Application dates and deadlines – September 2026 entry
Key application dates for international applicants applying for September 2026 entry.
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May 2026 onwards
Commencement of issuing CAS
We begin issuing CAS for eligible students from early May.
See further information about applying for your visa or watch the video about next steps after receiving your offer letter.
Monday 29 June 2026
Selective course application deadline
Courses with an interview requirement will close for new applications on Monday 29 June 2026.
Details on courses impacted can be found on individual course pages.
Monday 3 August 2026
Application deadline
Applications close on Monday 3 August 2026 for September intake courses.
Some courses may close earlier due to demand – check the course page for up-to-date information.
Some courses have earlier deadlines, check the course page for information.
Find a courseWednesday 5 August 2026
English Language Test - last date
If you need to supply evidence of your English language ability as a condition of your offer, you may be eligible for a free, UWE English Language Placement Test.
Wednesday 5 August 2026 is the last opportunity to sit this test.
Places are limited. For further information please email international@uwe.ac.uk.
Friday 7 August 2026
Deposit payment deadline
Make sure you pay your deposit or, if you are a sponsored student, you have uploaded a copy of your sponsor letter or notified us of your sponsorship, by Friday 7 August 2026. We may not be able to accept payments received after this date.
All payments must be made through flywire. We cannot accept payment directly to the UWE Bristol bank account. Any payments received to our bank account will be returned, which may impact your ability to join the course.
Some of our courses have strict capacity and we may have to close deposits before the published deadline. To ensure you don’t pay the deposit after this time, we will notify you of the situation and withdraw your place of study.
More about international student paymentsFriday 14 August 2026
Bank statement upload deadline
If you are travelling from a country or region classified by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) as non-low risk, you must provide a bank statement as part of your visa application. We need to check that you have uploaded your bank statement before we can issue your CAS.
You must upload your bank to CAS shield for our Admissions Team to check no later than Friday 14 August 2026.
We recommend that you have the required funds in your bank no later than Friday 17 July 2026 to meet the requirements set by UKVI.
Visa application documentsMonday 17 August 2026
CAS deadline
This is the last date a CAS can be issued. After this date we will only be able to issue CAS in exceptional circumstances.
You must apply for your visa as soon as you receive your CAS to ensure you receive it in time for arrival dates.
To receive your CAS you will need to have:
- met all the conditions of your offer
- paid your deposit
- provided any documents by this date.
If you don’t require a student visa or are able to apply for your visa from the UK, we may be able to accommodate later dates if the course start date and capacity allows it.
International student paymentAugust 2026
Online registration opens
You will receive your MYUWE login once your CAS has been issued. You must complete online registration before can you begin on Starting Block.
You must register as soon as you receive your UWE login details. Students who don’t register by the start of the course will be withdrawn from their place and their CAS or visa will be cancelled.
Successfully registering on your course does not impact eligibility for a refund.
Monday 14 September 2026
Starting Block and course induction
Starting Block and course induction will start on Monday 14 September 2026.
Some courses start outside of these term dates and we will make these start dates available soon.
Starting BlockMonday 28 September 2026
Latest arrival date
It is important that you travel and arrive in time for the course induction and the start of teaching. We understand that delays may occur beyond your control and therefore set Monday 28 September as the latest possible start date.
Unfortunately, if you are unable to be in the UK and ready for face-to-face teaching by this date, we will need to look at deferral options.
Some courses have an earlier start date and latest start date. Please check your CAS statement for the start date of your course or contact international@uwe.ac.uk.