Submitting your application form on time is one of the most important steps when you apply to a university abroad. Applications that arrive by the deadline are considered first. Below are the approximate deadlines for each country and level of study.
Bachelor's and top-up studies
| Application round | Application deadline |
|---|---|
| Main application round for Danish universities | by March 1 |
| Main application round for Dutch and Belgian universities | by April 1 |
| Main application round for Finnish and Swedish universities | October – May (depending on the study program) |
| Winter intake (studies start in February) | October – December (depending on the country and study program) |
* These dates are approximate. You will find the exact deadline for each program in its description in the study search and on the official university page.
⚠ Important: why the deadline matters and how the winter intake works
Why apply before the deadline?
Send your application form by the date in the table. Applications that arrive on time are considered first. Applications sent later are looked at only if the program still has free places. Denmark and Sweden accept applications only until the date shown.
Winter intake
The winter intake is for students who have already finished school and want to start their studies in February. Not all Kastu partner universities have a winter intake, and the ones that do have it only for some programs. You will find the programs with a winter intake in the study search. Starting in February does not make your studies longer – the total length stays the same.
Master's studies
| Application round | Application deadline |
|---|---|
| Main application round for Danish universities | by February 25 |
| Main application round for Dutch and Belgian universities | by April 1 |
| Main application round for Finnish and Swedish universities | October – May (depending on the study program) |
| Winter intake (studies start in February) | October – December (depending on the country and study program) |
* These dates are approximate. You will find the exact deadline for each program in its description in the study search and on the official university page.
Questions about application deadlines? Ask KastuGPT
You will find the exact deadline in each program description in the study search. Check it on the official university page too – that page is always the most reliable source. If something is unclear, ask KastuGPT – it's free and always available.
