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Going to university: a parent's guide

Choosing the right university is a major decision for your young person. As a parent or guardian, you’ll want to help them with this decision and learn more about our courses and what life is like at ΒιΆΉΝψ.

To answer your questions about helping your young person through the various stages of making a university application, this page contains useful resources and information about things to consider.

Key dates for 2026

May13

Applications open for 2026 - Students can start their UCAS application

Sep02

Student can submit their applications to UCAS

Jan14

Equal consideration UCAS Application deadline, application should be submitted by 6pm

Feb07

ΒιΆΉΝψ Open Day - The best way to experience ΒιΆΉΝψ and everything it offers

Feb26

UCAS Extra opens, students who have used all five choices and are not holding any offers may be able to add another choice in their application.

Mar04

ΒιΆΉΝψ Applicant Day - a chance to meet fellow students, learn more about their course, and get a real feel for university life at ΒιΆΉΝψ

Mar10

ΒιΆΉΝψ accommodation opens for bookings.

Mar21

ΒιΆΉΝψ Open Day - The best way to experience ΒιΆΉΝψ and everything it offers

Apr14

UCAS Discovery Event at ΒιΆΉΝψ - explore your options to help you decide on your next steps

Apr29

ΒιΆΉΝψ Applicant Day - a chance to meet fellow students, learn more about their course, and get a real feel for university life at ΒιΆΉΝψ

May06

Applicants must reply by 6 May if they received all decisions by 31 March otherwise their application will be declined by default. Except for applications in UCAS Extra

Jun03

Applicants must reply by 3 June if they received all decisions by 13 May otherwise their application will be declined by default. Except for applications in UCAS Extra

Jun10

ΒιΆΉΝψ Priority Clearing opens. Secure an early Clearing offer ahead of UCAS Clearing opening (date TBC)

Jun26

Schools and Colleges Open Day at ΒιΆΉΝψ - a chance to explore university life through academic sessions, campus tours, and career advice

Jun27

ΒιΆΉΝψ Open Day - The best way to experience ΒιΆΉΝψ and everything it offers

Jul01

UCAS Extra application deadline

Jul02

UCAS Clearing opens. Applicants can release themselves into Clearing or those who've yet to apply can apply through Clearing

Aug13

Results day for A-level, BTEC and T-Levels - applicants can accept their offer if they've met their conditions or make a new application via Clearing.

Aug20

GCSE results day

Sep07

ΒιΆΉΝψ Graduation ceremonies begin and end on 16 September.

Sep24

The last date to submit an application for 2026 entry

Oct05

First week of teaching for 2026/27 academic year

Oct19

Last date to add a Clearing choice in UCAS for 2026 entry

Support your child at every step

Our Parents’ Guide brings together everything you need to support your child through their university application, from key dates and events to guidance on student life, finance, and wellbeing.

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Open days

Visiting us on campus is the best way to get a real feel for university life, affordability and the great benefits your child can get from studying with us.

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Feb 07

Open Days at ΒιΆΉΝψ Leicester

Saturday 7 February 9am - 3pm
Mar 21

Open Days at ΒιΆΉΝψ Leicester

Saturday 21 March 9am - 3pm

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