January Entry at UK universities is the second largest academic intake for international students in the UK after September. Over 80 UK universities are open for January 2026 entry, with over 5,000 foundation, undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
January start at UK universities is popular with international students for several reasons, including:
- Flexibility to join at a later date
- More time to complete pre-university education
- Extra time to arrange for funds
- Wide range of courses to choose from
- More time to prepare visa documents
- Better employment prospects due to less competition
The UK is home to over 150 universities, and many of the world’s best are in London. Learn more about London universities with January 2026 start dates below, and begin your application by arranging a free consultation today.
Universities in London with January Intake
London Metropolitan University
For the January 2026 intake, students considering London Met can choose from a broad selection of undergraduate and postgraduate courses across disciplines such as business, law, computing, health, social sciences, and art and design. International students are welcome to apply for full-time or part-time study, and the university offers career support embedded into the curriculum, helping students develop practical skills and prepare for employment from day one.
Queen Mary, University of London
Queen Mary, situated in East London, is a prestigious UK university and a member of the Russell Group. For the January 2026 start, the university will offer various programmes across its six schools, including business and management, law, engineering and computer science, language, linguistics and films, economics, and finance.
Coventry University London
For January 2026, a wide selection of foundation, undergraduate, and postgraduate courses is available across all faculties at the UK’s Top Modern University, Coventry University. The University has campuses in London and Coventry, both top student cities.
Brunel University London
Brunel University London is a forward-thinking London-based university that strongly emphasises employability and graduate prospects. It offers four-year sandwich courses, including a placement year, and its graduates benefit from some of the highest graduate salaries in the UK. Flexible course start options for January 2026 entry are available for international students in undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.
Royal Holloway, University of London
Undergraduate courses in management, business, accounting, marketing, entrepreneurship and law are available for January 2026 entry at Royal Holloway, University of London. International students can also choose from a wide portfolio of full-time postgraduate courses to start in January 2026, including programmes with a year in industry.
Anglia Ruskin University London
A multi-campus university, Anglia Ruskin University offers more than 100 master’s degree courses with September and January start dates. Full-time undergraduate business, management, law, health and social sciences courses are also available with a flexible January start at ARU London.
Study in London from January 2026
You can study in London starting January 2026 and apply with StudyIn’s expert application team. Choose from over 5,000 January courses and arrange a free consultation today.
