Which UK universities offer a January 2026 intake
The January (spring) intake available in the UK has become increasingly popular. Recent international enrolment figures show that the UK welcomed over 600,000 international students in 2023/24, with Bangladesh ranking among the top five non-EU sending countries. For Bangladeshi applicants, the January window offers vital flexibility, especially for those who miss the September deadline, require extra time for IELTS preparation, or prefer to start in a smaller cohort. Universities now structure January courses across key areas like Business, Accounting & Finance, Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Public Health, and Engineering, ensuring pathways for both undergraduate and postgraduate students.
From a practical perspective, the UK Student Visa requirements (effective from January 2025) now require proof of £1,483 per month for London or £1,136 per month for outside London, in addition to tuition fees, held in a bank account for 28 consecutive days. For Bangladeshi students, this financial planning is critical. Another must is the TB test, which is compulsory for all Bangladeshi applicants at UKVI-approved clinics. Understanding these requirements early helps avoid last-minute delays.
UK Universities – January 2026 Intake
|
University |
Status for Jan 2026 |
Examples / Notes |
Key Dates |
| University of Portsmouth | Confirmed | “Courses starting in January 2026” live (UG & PG) | Teaching from late Jan 2026 |
| Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU) | Confirmed | January 2026 entry listed; multiple courses (Business, Engineering, etc.) | Course-specific; intakes Jan 2026 |
| University of Hertfordshire | Confirmed | “Our January 2026 intake is open” (selected programmes) | Jan 2026 |
| Ulster University | Confirmed | “Masters starting January 2026” (35+ programmes, NI campuses) | Teaching from Jan 2026 |
| University of East London (UEL) | Confirmed | Deadlines published: Application 28 Nov 2025, Deposit 5 Dec 2025, CAS 12 Dec 2025 | Welcome Week 19 Jan 2026; Teaching 26 Jan 2026 |
| Coventry University (main & London) | Calendar-confirmed | Semester 2 begins 19 Jan 2026; CU London grid lists Jan 2026 starts | Start 12–19 Jan 2026 |
| CU Coventry / CU London | Calendar-confirmed | Block system: Block 3 begins 12 Jan 2026 | Teaching from 12 Jan 2026 |
| Teesside University (London) | Calendar-confirmed | Block 5 begins 19 Jan 2026; January entry available | Teaching from 19 Jan 2026 |
| Bangor University | Calendar-confirmed | Return/assess 12 Jan 2026; Semester 2 begins 26 Jan 2026; January course portfolio updated annually. | Teaching from 26 Jan 2026 |
Confirmed “January 2026” intakes
These universities have live pages or calendars naming January 2026:
- University of Hertfordshire — “Our January 2026 intake is open” (selected courses).
- Coventry University’s term dates show a start date of January 19, 2026, for both undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) blocks.
Subjects in January 2026 Intake (UK Universities)
|
Subject Area |
Universities Offering (Examples) |
Notes |
| Business & Management | Portsmouth, MMU, Hertfordshire, UEL, Coventry, Bangor | Includes MBA, International Business, Marketing, HRM |
| Accounting & Finance | MMU, Bangor, Ulster, Portsmouth | Popular for PG taught (Accounting, Finance, Banking) |
| Computer Science, Data, AI & Cyber | Hertfordshire, Portsmouth, Ulster, Teesside | MSc Computer Science, AI, Cybersecurity, Data Analytics |
| Engineering & Project Management | MMU, Ulster, Coventry, Teesside | Engineering Project Management, Civil, Mechanical, Electrical |
| Health & Life Sciences | MMU, UEL, Ulster, Bangor | Nursing, Public Health, Biomedical Science (selected courses only) |
| Law & Social Sciences | Portsmouth, UEL, Bangor | LLM, Applied Linguistics, Education, Social Policy |
| Hospitality & Tourism | Ulster, Portsmouth | Tourism & Hospitality Management (specialised masters) |
| Creative & Media | MMU, UEL | Design, Media, Creative Arts (limited in January but growing) |
- University of Portsmouth — “courses starting in January 2026” now open to new applications.
- Manchester Metropolitan University — dedicated January 2026 entry list (e.g., Accounting & Finance, Nursing, Applied Linguistics, etc.).
- Ulster University (NI campuses) — “Enhance your career with a Master’s, starting January 2026” + semester dates (Orientation Jan 19, teaching Jan 26).
- University of East London (UEL) — published January 2026 intake deadlines (application, deposit, CAS, start dates).
- Teesside University — example UCAS listing with start date 12 January 2026 (BSc, London campus).
- Bangor University — regular January intake portfolio (UG & PG subject areas) that runs yearly; check the specific 2026 course list as it’s released.
- University of South Wales — active January/February intake page (selection of UG/PG/top-up courses; confirm 2026 course-by-course).
Tip: Many UK universities release detailed course-by-course lists for January 2026 in waves throughout autumn 2025. If your degree isn’t visible yet, it may still open-set alerts on the course pages above.
Popular subjects with January entry
Across the universities above, you’ll commonly find: Business & Management, Accounting/Finance, Computer Science/AI/Cyber, Engineering, Data/Analytics, Law (LLM), Public Health, Selected Nursing/Health, plus many one-year Master’s. (See the MMU and Portsmouth pages for live examples.)
Application timeline (Bangladeshi students) for January 2026
Use this as a planning checklist. Where a uni publishes exact cut-offs, follow those first.
- September–November 2025: Submit applications, upload academics, and meet conditions early. (Example: UEL shows late-Nov application & deposit targets for Jan 2026.)
- By November–December 2025:
- TB test at a Home Office–approved clinic in Bangladesh (mandatory).
- Financials (28-day rule): Keep required funds in the account for 28 consecutive days; your bank letter/statement must be no more than 31 days old when you apply.
- December 2025 – early January 2026: Receive CAS, then submit Your Student visa (Priority if you’re short on time). UEL’s example shows Welcome Week on January 19 and teaching on January 26, 2026.
UK Student visa money you must show (applies to applications on/after 2 Jan 2025)
- London: £1,483/month (up to 9 months) → £13,347 maintenance.
- Outside London: £1,136/month (up to 9 months) → £10,224 maintenance.
(Plus first-year tuition; funds must meet the 28-day requirement.)
Shortlist ideas by goal
- Budget-friendly cities (outside London): Coventry, Portsmouth, Bangor, Teesside (Middlesbrough), South Wales (Cardiff/Newport/Pontypridd) — lower maintenance figures and living costs; many Jan programmes.
- Tech & Data tracks: MMU, Herts, Portsmouth, Ulster have strong CS/AI/Data MScs in January.
- Business/Finance quick starts: Bangor, Coventry, UEL (broad MBA/Finance/Marketing options in Jan).
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