Applications open twice a year, in March and September.
For all programmes (except SIM-UOL programmes):
- March application is only open for programmes commencing in the second half of the current year (unless stated otherwise)
- September application is only open for programmes commencing in the first half of the next year (unless stated otherwise)
For UOL programmes with six-month term:
- March application is only open for programmes commencing in April of the current year
- September application is only open for programmes commencing in October of the current year
UOL programmes with one-year term:
- Both March and September applications are open for programmes commencing in the current year