Spring Intake Now Open for UK, Hong Kong & Singapore — Miss It and Wait Another Year!

发布时间：Date: 2022-05-01 返回新鲜资讯Back to News

For families of study-abroad students who missed out on fall intake or face the risk of a gap year due to insufficient preparation or subpar standardized test scores, CheersYou（清柚教育） recommends focusing on spring intake programs in the UK, Hong Kong, and Singapore. Spring applications at many institutions in these regions are now opening progressively, offering a fast track for students who underperformed in the gaokao or postgraduate entrance exams, had no fall admission results, or planned their study abroad late — helping them continue their education without unnecessary delays. While choosing spring intake saves time, students should be aware of certain practical considerations: fewer elective courses, potential loss of summer internships, and the general absence of scholarships. Spring intake programs in the UK, Hong Kong, and Singapore typically have deadlines staggered in the second half of the year. CheersYou（清柚教育） reminds interested students to assess their qualifications early and get started during the current golden application window to avoid missing out on valuable admission opportunities due to procrastination.

Time flies, and it's already May. The application season is drawing to a close. Although a few universities are still accepting applications, the opportunities left are extremely limited, and quality programs are almost all filled.

"Ah! I haven't even submitted my application yet—do I really have to wait another year?"

Many students who have just decided to study abroad find themselves rushed and unprepared, or unable to obtain satisfactory standardized test scores before the deadline. So many reasons lead to missing the application window—what should they do? Do they truly have to wait another year?

If you don't want a gap year, you can actually consider spring intake~

Apart from the United States, while the main admission season at universities in the UK, Singapore, and Hong Kong is also in the fall, some institutions do offer spring intake. So for those who don't want to wait another year, spring intake is indeed a good option~

Things to Note When Applying for Spring Intake

Here are three key points to keep in mind for spring intake:

· First, you may have fewer elective course options. Some courses are not offered in the spring, but this does not affect normal graduation at all—you just have fewer choices.

· Second, regarding internships: if your spring intake program lasts only one year, you may well miss out on summer internships.

· Lastly, spring intake programs generally do not offer scholarships.

Who Is Suitable for Spring Intake Programs?

· Applicants who were underprepared and missed the fall intake

· Those who received no results from their fall applications

· Students who haven't taken language tests or have unsatisfactory standardized test scores

· Students unable to meet fall admission conditions due to resits or make-up exams during undergraduate studies

· Those who performed poorly in the gaokao or postgraduate entrance exams and do not want to go through another year of preparation

· Students whose study abroad planning started late, causing them to miss the fall intake but who don't want a gap year

Spring Intake Application Timelines for the UK, Hong Kong, and Singapore

The spring semester typically runs from January to around mid-May. Applications usually open around June and close around September or October; some schools have later deadlines, possibly closing around November.

Currently, many spring 2023 programs in the UK, Hong Kong, and Singapore have already opened for applications! If you want to apply for spring intake, you should start preparing right away!

Hong Kong

Let's first look at Hong Kong's universities~ Of the eight major institutions, five—The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong Baptist University, Lingnan University, and The Education University of Hong Kong—offer spring intake programs.

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

HKUST's spring intake programs are mostly STEM-related. In previous years, applications typically opened in early September and closed in early November. The online application window opens relatively late, giving you time to prepare thoroughly.

Available programs for spring 2023:

· MSc Analytical Chemistry

· MSc Biotechnology

· MSc Aeronautical Engineering

· MSc Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering

· MSc Civil Infrastructural Engineering and Management

· MSc Intelligent Building Technology and Management

· MSc Mechanical Engineering

· MA Chinese Culture

· MA Social Science

· MSc Environmental Engineering and Management

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

PolyU has three programs in partnership with the University of Warwick (WMG) that offer spring intake, covering Engineering Business Management, Manufacturing Systems Engineering and Management, and Supply Chain and Logistics Management.

These programs usually open applications quite early—sometimes in May of the previous year—while other programs open in September. They cover a wider range of fields, including business, engineering, and arts:

· MSc Biomedical Engineering

· MA English Studies for the Professions

· MSc International Wine Management

· MSc Manufacturing Systems Engineering

· MSc Supply Chain and Logistics Management

· MSc Engineering Business Management

Hong Kong Baptist University

HKBU opens only two programs for spring 2023 intake. Among them, the MSocSc in Contemporary China Studies is not available for application every year—it depends on the official announcement from the university.

· MSc Environmental and Public Health Management

· MSocSc Contemporary China Studies

Lingnan University

In previous years, Lingnan's spring intake applications usually opened in August and closed at the end of October! For spring 2023, only two programs are currently available.

· MSc Work and Organizational Psychology

· MSocSc Comparative Social Policy (International)

The Education University of Hong Kong

EdUHK currently offers only two programs for spring intake.

· MA Visual Arts Education and Creative Practice

· MS Public Policy and Management

Singapore

Many programs at the National University of Singapore (NUS), Nanyang Technological University (NTU), and Singapore Management University (SMU) offer both fall and spring intakes. Among them, NTU and SMU have already opened their spring 2023 applications!

Nanyang Technological University

Currently, NTU's Translation and Interpretation program has opened for spring 2023 intake, with a deadline of July 31. Other programs will open applications successively in July! Here is a list of programs that were open in previous years:

· MA Applied Linguistics

· MA Educational Management

· MA Humanities Education

· MA Teaching Chinese as an International Language

· MSc Mathematics for Educators

· MA Instructional Design and Technology

· MSc Exercise and Sport Studies

· MA Applied Psychology

· MSc Science of Learning

Singapore Management University

Currently, SMU has already opened spring 2023 applications for 8 programs across 3 schools, with deadlines ranging until the end of October!

Lee Kong Chian School of Business:

· MSc Management

· GMs Finance Dual-Degree

· MSc Innovation

· Ms Human Capital Leadership

· Ms Business Administration

School of Economics:

· MSc Economics

· MSc Financial Economics

School of Information Systems:

· Ms IT in Business

National University of Singapore

Based on previous timelines, NUS spring intake programs usually open online applications in July, with deadlines in August or September. Below is a list of programs that were available in previous years!

· MSc Chemical Engineering

· MSc Safety, Health & Environmental Technology

· MSc Supply Chain Management

· MSc Industrial and Systems Engineering

· MSc Civil Engineering

· MSc Electrical Engineering

· MSc Environmental Engineering

· MSc Materials Science and Engineering

· MSc MeehanannaL Engineering

· MSc Offshore Technology

· Ms Computing

· MSc Management and CEMS MIM

· MSc Project Management

· MSc Intergrated Sutainable Design

· MSc Human Capital Management and Analytics

United Kingdom

Although relatively few UK universities offer spring intake—G5 institutions, for example, usually only offer fall admission—looking at the programs already open for spring 2023, there are some quite impressive options!

University of Glasgow

The University of Glasgow has updated its list of spring 2023 programs on its official website. Currently, 13 programs have opened for spring intake, with STEM disciplines dominating the list. Specific deadlines have not yet been announced, so interested students should start preparing their materials immediately.

Oxford Brookes University

Oxford Brookes has now opened spring 2023 applications for its strengths in Finance and Accounting, Business Management, and other programs. Please refer to the image below for specific courses:

Coventry University

Coventry University has also released its spring 2023 course catalogue, featuring solid programs in both business and STEM fields.

The above is essentially a complete summary of all the spring 2023 programs currently open at universities in the UK, Hong Kong, and Singapore. Generally, spring intake application periods are rather short, so we must remind everyone:

Be sure to prepare in advance and plan your timeline well!

It's worth noting that compared with fall intake programs, the number of available spring programs is still relatively small, so competition can be intense. Therefore, if you're not fully confident, we recommend focusing on fall intake programs.

On one hand, students will have more time to prepare thoroughly for their applications; on the other, they may also have opportunities to win scholarships and secure more internship experiences.

Of course, whether you choose spring or fall intake, it's crucial to determine your suitable application path early, work hard toward your target programs at dream schools, plan timely, and start ahead of the curve—so you can receive your desired offer as soon as possible!

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