1) The United Kingdom (the UK)

The country offers three major intakes, which are explained below:

a) Winter Intake

Duration: January to April

Features:
Only selected universities participate
Limited courses available
More time availability in your hands to research and prepare a strong Application

b) Summer Intake

Duration: May to August

Features:
Fewer Student Applications
Faster Admission Processing
Limited Availability of Scholarships

c) Fall Intake

Duration: September to December

Features:
Epicentre around which the UK Admission Evolves Marked by participation from all Universities
Ideal for academically well-prepared students

2) Canada

Like the UK, Canada also offers the same three intakes:

a) Winter Intake

Duration: January to March

Features:
Marked by moderate competition
Improved Acceptance Chances
Suitable for those who missed the Fall deadlines

b) Summer Intake

Duration: May to August

Features:
Offers mostly certificate programs, diplomas, and short-term courses
Lower Competition
Faster Processing Times

c) Fall Intake

Duration: September to December

Features:
Major Study-Abroad Intake
Maximum programs available for all three levels
Availability of great internship and networking opportunities

3) The United States of America (USA)

Slightly different in names from the above two, the USA also offers three intakes:

a) Spring Intake

Duration: January to April

Features:
Second most popular Intake
Limited scholarship and part-time job opportunities
All popular and competitive courses may not be available

b) Summer Intake

Duration: May to August

Features:
Least popular among students
Ideal for short-term courses, certificate options, and diplomas
Faster Admission Decisions

c) Fall Intake

Duration: August to December

Features:
Highly Competitive
Participation by all universities
Offers a rich campus life

The common mistakes made by students are as follows:

a) One of the most frequent mistakes is mixing university application deadlines with visa timelines.

b) Applying too late for competitive programs and top universities. The deadlines in these cases close much earlier than the set date because seats get filled fast in both cases.

c) To take the time required for the document preparation lightly. Correct documents and a high number of LORs can increase your chance of admission.

d) Many students fail to track country-specific deadlines and apply to multiple destinations without a solid plan.

Edvia supports you in the following ways:

a) Edvia offers a personalised deadline-driven approach according to your profile. It keeps you on track from the very start.

b) It offers end-to-end support, which includes services such as suitable courses, SOP and LOR guidance, and visa assistance.

c) It enables students to apply early and strategically, thus significantly increasing their admission chances.

1) What is an Intake?
An Intake refers to a specific period of time when universities open admission for new students.

2) How many intakes happen in a year?
On average, most of the study abroad countries offer three intakes: Winter, Summer and Fall.

3) Which intake is the best?
The best intake is very personal to each student’s profile and state of readiness.

4) Which intake has the highest competition?
The Fall intake is marked by large applications and high competition, because all universities participate in it, and wide course options are available.

5) Are all programs available in every intake?
No, the number of programs varies in each intake. Fall offers a wide range of program choices, whereas winter and summer intakes offer limited options.