The UCAS deadline for the universities of Oxford and Cambridge, and for most courses in medicine, dentistry and veterinary medicine/science, is 15 October 2026 at 18:00 UK time. Admissions test dates differ by test, so check each one below.
| Date | What | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 15 October 2026, 18:00 UK time | UCAS deadline: Oxford, Cambridge, and most courses in medicine, dentistry and veterinary medicine/science | UCAS key dates timeline |
| 12th-16th October 2026 | UAT-UK October test window (ESAT, TARA, TMUA); booking closed 28 September 2026, 6pm UK time; results Monday 16 November 2026 | UAT-UK deadlines |
| 4th-8th January 2027 | UAT-UK January test window, only for the exceptions listed (Oxford Astrophoria Foundation Year; mature Cambridge college with a January deadline); booking 26 October to 21 December 2026; results 8 February 2027 | UAT-UK deadlines |
| 20 May 2026 to 24 September 2026 | UCAT 2026: registration opened 20 May, booking opened 23 June, testing started 13 July, booking and registration closed 16 September (15:00 UK time), last test day was 24 September; results delivered to universities in early November | UCAT test dates |
| 15 October 2026 | LNAT: Cambridge and Oxford applicants sit on or before this date (registration and booking ran 1 August to 15 September 2026); Oxford Foundation Year in Law: sit by 13 January 2027 | LNAT dates and deadlines |
| December 2026 | Oxford: shortlisted applicants invited to online interviews | Oxford admissions tests |
| 12 January 2027 | Oxford: shortlisted candidates told the outcome via UCAS (colleges follow up directly later that day) | Oxford admissions tests |
Cambridge interview and decision dates are not listed here because we have not checked them against a Cambridge page. Check your college.
Related
- Admissions tests for 2027 entry
- Replaced admissions tests
- TMUA preparation
- TARA preparation
- ESAT preparation
- UCAT Oxbridge Medicine preparation
- LNAT Oxford Law preparation
Sources
- UCAS key dates timeline
- UAT-UK deadlines
- UCAT test dates
- LNAT dates and deadlines
- Oxford admissions tests
Last verified: 14 October 2026
FAQs
When is the UCAS deadline for Oxford and Cambridge?
15 October 2026 at 18:00 UK time for 2027 entry, per UCAS.
When do Oxford applicants hear back?
Oxford says shortlisted candidates for 2027 entry are informed on 12 January 2027 via UCAS.