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CAO application, supporting evidence and course-choice milestones for 2027 entry
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- 20 January 2027Discounted online application deadline at 17:00.
- 1 February 2027Normal applications close at 17:00.
- 5 February to 1 March 2027Paid course-choice amendment window.
- 5 March to 1 May 2027Late application facility, subject to eligibility.
- 5 May to 1 July 2027Free Change of Mind window for eligible choices.
The February and March course-choice facility has a fee. The separate free Change of Mind period runs from May to July.
CAO application, supporting evidence and course-choice milestones for 2027 entry
The schedule uses the CAO’s published times. Its timetable says dates may be amended. Late applications, restricted courses and access schemes have additional rules.
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| 5 November 2026, 12:00 | Online applications opened | Start of the 2027 application cycle | Source 1 |
| 20 January 2027, 17:00 | Discounted online application deadline | EUR 35 for eligible online applications | Source 2 |
| 1 February 2027, 17:00 | Normal closing date | Standard application fee EUR 50 | Source 2 |
| 5 February 2027, 12:00 | Paid course-choice amendment opens | EUR 10 amendment facility | Source 1 |
| 1 March 2027, 17:00 | Paid course-choice amendment closes | Different window from the free Change of Mind period | Source 1 |
| 5 March 2027, 12:00 | Late application facility opens | Check course and applicant eligibility before using it | Source 1 |
| 10 March 2027, 17:00 | HEAR or DARE supporting documents must arrive | Applies to the relevant access schemes | Source 1 |
| 1 May 2027, 17:00 | Late online applications close | EUR 65 late online fee | Source 2 |
| 5 May 2027, 12:00 | Free Change of Mind opens | Restrictions apply to some course choices | Source 1 |
| 1 July 2027, 17:00 | Free Change of Mind closes | Finalise the course order by this time | Source 1 |