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Application Timeline
It is recommended that you plan your tasks according to the list below, primarily focusing on your target course’s application timeline. The table below provides a comprehensive action plan from the time you start your application until you fly to UK. This is applicable for both September and January intakes for Master’s in the UK.
| Task | Typical Time Duration |
|---|---|
| Passport | 1-4 weeks |
| IELTS | 2-8 weeks |
| GRE/GMAT | 4-10 weeks |
| Transcripts and Degree Certificate | 1-2 weeks |
| CV, SOP, LOR | 1-3 weeks |
| Send Applications* | 1-2weeks |
| First University Admit | - |
| Education Loan | 3-6 weeks |
| Travel Insurance | 15 - 30 mins |
| Flight Booking | 15 - 30 mins |
| Student Visa | 2-6 weeks |
| Prepaid Cards | 1-3 days |
| Health Checkup | 1-2days |
| Shopping | 1 week |
| Prepare to fly to UK | 1-2 weeks |
Trivia
- You will have to be patient and not worry if you start late or cannot catch up with the application timeline. The key to the application is completing all the tasks before the deadline; therefore, your focus should be on that.
- The ideal time for you to apply would be when the university starts accepting applications. This goes without saying, but you will need to get hold of all your documents way before the portal opens.
- Make sure that you start as early as possible.
Disclaimer:
The exact dates and different aspects of the application might vary according to the course and university. The article provides a basic framework of the application timeline for MS in the UK.
