As you know, many UK universities adopt a rolling admission policy: first come, first served, with early applications receiving early offers. Typically, the peak period for UK university applications opens between late September and October, but now in July, many schools have already opened their 2020 master's application channels. Let's take a look at which schools they are~
UK Universities That Have Opened 2020 Master's Application Channels
University of Manchester
The University of Manchester
2020 QS World University Rankings: 27th
The University of Manchester is a large public comprehensive university in the UK and a member of the Russell Group.
Manchester is one of the six original 'red brick' universities in England and a member of the N8 Group (N8 Group) of northern England universities. The university has over 70 departments and nearly 500 majors for undergraduate students, with numerous and highly applicable research topics for master's and doctoral students.
Manchester's overall teaching quality is consistently ranked among the best in the UK's independent teaching quality assessments, and it has produced a total of 17 Nobel laureates.
University of Sheffield
The University of Sheffield
2020 QS World University Rankings: 78th
The University of Sheffield is a world top-100 university and a long-established British institution, located in Sheffield in the middle of England, with a history dating back to 1828. Sheffield is one of the UK's highly influential research universities and a globally renowned center for teaching and research.
After over a century of development, the University of Sheffield has produced multiple Nobel laureates and enjoys a high reputation in teaching and research.
University of Southampton
University of Southampton
2020 QS World University Rankings: 97th
The University of Southampton is a world top-100 university, a member of the Russell Group (the UK's Ivy League), the World Universities Network, and SES-5. Founded on October 15, 1862, its main campus is located in Southampton, England, and it is the leading higher education institution in southern England after Oxford.
Southampton is the only UK university to have received a five-star research rating in every engineering department in the national university subject ratings, and it is widely recognized as one of the world's top engineering universities.
Lancaster University
University of Lancaster
2020 QS World University Rankings: 128th
Lancaster University, founded in 1964, is a collegiate public university that enjoys an excellent academic reputation and consistently ranks highly in various UK university league tables.
Lancaster boasts a top UK environmental science department and the internationally renowned Lancaster University Management School. Its physics department is internationally leading in low-temperature physics research, and its sociology department also excels in teaching and research.
Newcastle University
Newcastle University
2020 QS World University Rankings: 146th
Newcastle University, founded in 1834, is a world-class research university located in the northeast of England and a renowned British public university. It is a member of the prestigious Russell Group, the N8 University Alliance, and is a long-established British institution.
Newcastle has a top UK medical school and business school, and the university excels in science, engineering, law, and humanities and social sciences. It is one of the UK universities with the most EU research documents.
Cardiff University
Cardiff University
2020 QS World University Rankings: 154th
Cardiff University is a world-class university located in Cardiff, the capital of Wales. It received its royal charter in 1883 and is the only Welsh member of the Russell Group, which is often referred to as the UK's Ivy League.
As a long-established British university, Cardiff receives 49% of Wales's research funding and is home to two Nobel laureates.
University of Aberdeen
University of Aberdeen
2020 QS World University Rankings: 194th
The University of Aberdeen is a world-renowned educational research center and a top 1% elite university globally. It is one of the four ancient Scottish universities founded in the Middle Ages, with a history of over 500 years, making it one of the oldest universities in the UK.
Since its founding by papal bull in 1495, Aberdeen has been one of the UK's most historic, representative, and academically excellent top research universities, with five Nobel laureates. Major inventions such as electromagnetic theory, insulin, isotopes, and MRI have originated here. Aberdeen is one of the UK's 20 star universities.
University of Reading
University of Reading
2020 QS World University Rankings: 205th
The University of Reading was founded in 1892 and received its royal charter in 1926. It is composed of the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, the Faculty of Science, the Faculty of Life Sciences, and the Henley Business School.
Henley Business School, established in 1945, is one of only around 60 business schools worldwide to hold triple accreditation from EQUIS, AMBA, and AACSB.
That concludes our introduction to early online application openings for UK universities. It is important to note that although some universities have opened their online application portals, schools generally do not start reviewing materials until August to October.
Once UK universities begin reviewing, they will continue to accept applications until the number of applicants reaches the target. Once the target is met, the application portal may close early.
CheersYou（清柚教育） has prepared a 2022 application timeline reference for students, hoping that everyone can receive their desired offers!
July-August 2019: Prepare for Applications
Select target universities, clarify application requirements, improve GPAs, participate in academic internships and other background enhancement projects, prepare for language tests, understand each university's document requirements, and begin drafting your CV, personal statement, and at least two recommendation letters.
September-November 2019: Submit Applications
Keep track of when universities open for applications and plan the order in which you will submit them in advance.
November 2019 - March 2020: Wait for Offers + Adjust Plans
Receive offers; if rejected, you can argue your case with the university. At the same time, apply to additional universities and programs, and use this period to take the IELTS so your scores meet the requirements.
April-June 2020: Apply for Language Programs
For students who have already received offers from early applications but whose IELTS scores are insufficient, consider applying for language courses. Remember to register for the IELTS exam in advance.
May-October 2020: Apply for Visas and Prepare for Departure
Students attending language programs need to prepare visa materials early. Students on full degree programs usually submit their visa applications in July or August. After receiving your visa, pack your luggage and you’re ready to start your study abroad journey!
China is already the largest source of international students for UK universities. According to data from the Higher Education Statistics Agency (Hesa), there were 43,530 Chinese students in the UK in 2007-2008.
A decade later, that number had risen to 106,530, including 60,460 postgraduates and 46,070 undergraduates.
Perhaps the spring of studying in the UK is about to arrive. If you are interested in studying in the UK, what are you waiting for?
