Last Updated Jun 29,2023

UK May 2025 Intake for International Students

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If you are looking to Study in UK and would like to fly at the earliest then you should target May 2025 Intake. However, some important questions need to be resolved before proceeding with your UK Student Visa project such as, which Universities are available? and What programs you should target? The article gives you a complete overview of the May intake in UK.

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UK May Intake 2025 for Study Visa

The UK Study Visa offers three intakes – January/February, April/May and September/October. Out of these January and September are the major intakes. Whereas, May intake considers a minor intake because not all the UK Universities open their programs in the intake. Secondly, even if some universities participate they offer a less number of courses. However, the intake has its own place in the UK education system.

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Why do Students Select May Intake & UK Student Visa Success Rate for 2023?

  • There is less competition in selecting the course due to the limited openings.
  • The UK student visa success rate 2023 in India was nearly 95% while the rejection rate was around 3%.
  • Less number of programs means less enrolment and less enrolment means a small size of batches.
  • The intake brings relief for those students who missed the September intake for any reason.
  • Moreover, as far as the Indian education system has concerned, May fits well with the students who have finished their 12th or graduation. Usually, a new intake starts in India in the June/July months and finishes in March/April.

    If students are targeting September intake then they have to rush toward the English language preparation, funds arrangements, document preparation and other plenty of tasks.

    If they are preparing for the January intake they may have enough time to prepare for their study visa process but may not enrol for any other program like a bachelor’s degree or diploma in India.

    Even though they enrol then students cannot finish it because before completing the course they need to fly to the UK.
  • On the other side, May intake not only allows the students to continue their studies in India after their 12th or graduation but also gives them enough time to settle everything before moving to the UK Study Visa.
  • Moreover, May intake in UK is also suitable especially, for Indian students because they can adjust themselves to sudden weather changes. Secondly, students can prepare themselves for the upcoming winter season.

May Intake in UK Universities 2025 with Courses

1. Ulster University

Course NameStatus
Extended MSc International BusinessOpen
Extended MSc International Business with Advanced PracticeOpen
Extended MSc International Business with Data AnalyticsOpen
Extended MSc International Business with Advanced PracticeOpen
Extended MSc International Business with Data Analytics with Advanced PracticeOpen
Extended MSc International Business with Human Resource ManagementOpen
Extended MSc International Business with Human Resource Management with Advanced PracticeOpen
Extended MSc MarketingOpen
Extended MSc Marketing with Advanced PracticeOpen
MSc International BusinessOpen
MSc International Business with Advanced PracticeOpen

2. Northumbria University

Course NameStatus
BA (Hons) Business Enterprise, Creation and Management (Top-Up)*Open
MSc Artificial Intelligence Technology (with Advanced Practice)Open
MSc Big Data and Data Science TechnologyOpen
MSc Big Data and Data Science Technology with Advanced PracticeOpen
MSc Business with Business Analytics with Advanced Practice*Open
MSc Business with Business Analytics*Open
MSc Business with Entrepreneurship with Advanced Practice*Open
MSc Business with Entrepreneurship*Open
MSc Business with Financial Management with Advanced Practice*Open
MSc Business with Financial Management*Open
MSc Business with Hospitality and Tourism Management with Advanced Practice*Open
MSc Business with Hospitality and Tourism Management*Open
MSc Business with Human Resource Management with Advanced Practice*Open
MSc Business with Human Resource Management*Open
MSc Business with International Management with Advanced Practice*Open
MSc Business with International Management*Open
MSc Business with Marketing Management with Advanced Practice*Open
MSc Business with Marketing Management*Open
MSc Digital Marketing (with Advanced Practice)Open
MSc Global Logistics Operations and Supply Chain ManagementOpen
MSc Technology for Sustainable CitiesOpen
MSc Technology for Sustainable Cities with Advanced PracticeOpen

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3. University of Northampton

Course NameStatus
Master of Business Administration (with Work Placement) MBAOpen
Project Management MScOpen

4. University of Greenwich

Course NameStatus
International Business, MA | University of Greenwich, LondonOpen

5. University of Roehampton(Via-QA)

Course NameStatus
MSc Global Business Management | University of Roehampton, LondonOpen

6. Coventry University

Course NameStatus
Global Business Management BA (Hons)Open
Global Business MBAOpen
Global Finance MScOpen
International Marketing MBAOpen
Management MScOpen
Business Management LeadershipOpen

7. University of Sunderland

Course NameStatus
BA (Hons) Business and ManagementOpen
BA (Hons) Business and ManagementOpen
BA (Hons) Business Management and EntrepreneurshipOpen
BA (Hons) Events and Entertainment ManagementOpen
BSc (Hons) Health and Social CareOpen
BSc (Hons) International Tourism and Hospitality ManagementOpen
BSc (Hons) NursingOpen
FDA Business and ManagementOpen
FDA Tourism and Events ManagementOpen
FdSc Health and Social CareOpen
Integrated Foundation Year for Business and TourismOpen
MBA Business AdministrationOpen
MSc International Business ManagementOpen
MSc NursingOpen
MSc Public HealthOpen
MSc Tourism and HospitalityOpen
BA (Hons) Accounting and FinanceOpen
BA (Hons) Accounting and Financial ManagementOpen
BA (Hons) Banking and FinanceOpen
MSc Engineering ManagementOpen
MSc Finance and ManagementOpen
MSc Oil and Gas ManagementOpen
MSc Project ManagementOpen

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8. University of West London

Course NameStatus
MSc Applied Project ManagementOpen
MSc Finance and AccountingOpen
MSc Finance and Risk ManagementOpen
MSc Finance and EconomicsOpen
MSc International Business ManagementOpen
MBA Master in Business AdministrationOpen
MSc Civil and Environmental EngineeringOpen
MSc Civil EngineeringOpen
MSc Construction Project ManagementOpen
MSc Cyber SecurityOpen
MSc Food Business ManagementOpen
MA International Tourism and Aviation ManagementOpen
MA Luxury Hospitality ManagementOpen
MSc Health InformaticsOpen
MSc Information SystemsOpen
MSc Software EngineeringOpen
MSc Digital Audio EngineeringOpen

NOTE: The above-mentioned universities are open until we received the updates. However, due to the rush and minor intake, admission is likely to get close soon. So please call or inquired us before applying to any of the universities or starting any preparation for the UK Student Visa.

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FAQs or UK Student Visa Latest News for 2025 UK Student Visa May Intake

1. How Many Intakes are Available in the UK?

  1. There are three intakes available in the UK January/February, April/May and September/October.

2. What do Intakes Call in Other Terms in the UK?

  1. January/February called Winter intake
  2. April/May called Spring/Summer intake and
  3. September/October called Fall Intake

3. Which Universities are Open for May Intake in UK?

  1. Ulster University
  2. Northumbria University
  3. University of Northampton
  4. University of Greenwich
  5. Coventry University
  6. University of Sunderland
  7. University of West London

4. When to Apply for the May Intake in UK 2025?

  1. To apply for the May Intake in UK 2025 you should start the preparation in September month. You can start collecting the relevant documents and prepare for the English language test such as IELTS or PTE.
  2. From January end to the start of February month your final visa application should be submitted.

5. Top Ten In-Demand Courses for the UK Study Visa May Intake 2025.

  1. Healthcare & Education
  2. Veterinary
  3. Economics
  4. Engineering
  5. Mathematics
  6. Computer Science
  7. Design and Development
  8. Business and Administration
  9. Physics
  10. Law

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Written By

Divyesh Tank

Mr. Divyesh is having good amount of experience of managing UK Study Visa application services. As well as carrying exceptional knowledge of UK Study Visa. In the organization, he is one of the key player or UK Student visa department, and he is known for his process expertise, precise, university selection course selection. Moreover, he keenly handle the client servicing, escalations and the up to end client servicing. In addition, he is keen learner and expand his knowledge for dependent visa applications , finance counselling to the students and visit visa filing.