University calendar
Academic calendar
Intake dates saved by admissions, with seminars in Gulf and Arabia time.
Open intakes
These dates are saved by admissions in settings. The application form offers the same list.
| Intake | Applications close | Teaching starts | |
|---|---|---|---|
September 2026 Autumn intake — the main start for most programmes. | 26 Sept 2026 | 28 Sept 2026 | Closed |
November 2026 Late autumn intake for online study. | 15 Oct 2026 | 2 Nov 2026 | Open |
January 2027 Winter intake for online postgraduate study. | 30 Nov 2026 | 18 Jan 2027 | Open |
September 2027 | 31 Jul 2027 | 27 Sept 2027 | Open |
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Intakes
The dates in the table are the intakes saved by admissions. Deadlines and teaching start dates are the same list on the application form. Your offer confirms the start you have been given.
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Time zones
Live seminars are scheduled for overlap across Arabia Standard Time and Gulf Standard Time. Asynchronous assessment is the default so Riyadh, Dubai, and Cairo can sit the same paper.
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Dissertation landmarks
Proposal, ethics clearance, and viva dates are issued after enrolment. Doctoral candidates must have a named supervisor with published capacity before the proposal is accepted.