Expert guidance for international students applying to top undergraduate programmes in the UK, Europe, US, and Canada. Our coaches have first-hand experience at the world’s most selective universities.
Each country has its own application system, deadlines, and requirements. Select a destination to explore bachelor programmes, admission criteria, and how YourDreamSchool can help you succeed.
Application information checked 29 September 2026
Application dates and requirements
United Kingdom: for 2027 entry, the UCAS equal-consideration deadlines are 15 October 2026 for Oxford, Cambridge and most medicine, dentistry and veterinary courses, and 13 January 2027 for most other undergraduate courses, at 18:00 UK time. Check your course’s deadline in the official UCAS calendar.
Bocconi: the 2027-28 international admissions calendar lists Early applications from 2 to 29 September 2026 and Winter applications from 25 November 2026 to 26 January 2027, closing at 15:00 Italian time. Some programmes and applicant categories have separate procedures. See Bocconi’s official admissions page.
Spain: check the requirements, fees and calendar for the particular degree and intake at ESADE or IE University. One programme’s admission rounds do not apply to every degree.
Netherlands: 15 January for numerus fixus programmes and 1 May for other programmes are general reference dates; institutions and programmes may set different deadlines. Check Study in NL and your chosen institution.
Admission examples: explore our Bachelor results. An offer is different from enrolment, and past examples do not predict an individual outcome.
I decided to apply to university in England for my Bachelor’s degree and I asked Your Dream School to support me. I’m so glad I did! I am very happy with the results that I got and I’m excited to go to London to study next year!
Chiara, admitted to University College London (UCL), Bath, Durham and King’s College in Psychology, client testimonial
Bocconi’s early session for a.y. 2027-28 closed on 29 September 2026 at 3pm Italian time, and the winter session runs until 26 January 2027: see our guide to the Bocconi winter session.
If you are applying through several systems, build one calendar that covers each programme’s documents, tests and deadlines. Our coaches can help you organise your shortlist and prepare your applications. If you need the SAT or ACT, consult our test dates and registration guide and confirm the dates with the test provider.
We accompany the re-application if none of the 5 first-choice universities set at the start admits the student.
Apply through UCAS to world-renowned universities including Oxford, Cambridge, Imperial, UCL, and LSE. Compare the entry requirements of each programme; you can also consult our University of Bath guide. Students sitting the French Baccalauréat should also read our guide to the French Bac 2027 exam calendar, and plan school examinations alongside university deadlines. For LSE specifically, our piece on LSE as Russell Group University of the Year and how to apply for 2027 sets out the grades expected and the January deadline.
World-class education at McGill, Toronto, UBC, and Waterloo with excellent post-graduation opportunities. McGill’s online application for Fall 2027 opened on 1 October 2026, and our guide to applying to McGill and Canada for Fall 2027 sets out the deadlines, the application fee and the English scores required.
Ivy League and top universities including Harvard, Yale, Stanford, MIT, Columbia, and Princeton. Their relative order moves from year to year, often because the methodology changed rather than the teaching: our read of the U.S. News Best Colleges 2027 rankings sets out what that should, and should not, change in a university list.
Explore examples of Bachelor admission offers received by students we have supported. The results page explains their scope; an offer is not the same as enrolment.
When should I start a bachelor application abroad?
Start early enough to prepare your school results, programme choices, documents and any required tests. For 2027 entry, some deadlines fall in autumn 2026. Check each programme’s current calendar and allow for any earlier internal deadline set by your school.
Which application platform do I use for each country?
Check each university’s application instructions. Common routes include UCAS in the UK, Common App for participating US institutions and Studielink for many Dutch programmes. Some institutions use their own portal or require additional steps.
How much does a bachelor abroad cost per year?
Tuition depends on the university, programme, academic year and your fee status. Use the official fee page for your intake and add living costs, travel and any additional charges. Check deposits, payment terms and available funding before committing.
Do I need the SAT for a bachelor in Europe?
Requirements depend on the programme and your qualifications. Some institutions accept the SAT as an admissions-test option; other programmes use different tests or no admissions test. Check accepted tests, exemptions and score requirements directly with the institution before registering.
What results has Your Dream School obtained for bachelor applicants?
Our Bachelor results page presents examples of admission offers received by students we have supported. These examples span different programmes and destinations, distinguish offers from enrolment and do not guarantee an individual outcome.
