Most universities accept admissions into Fall and Spring intakes but many also have Summer intakes.
Fall intake is the most popular option for international students because it has the most programs and courses to choose from. The typical application period is January to July. For the Fall intake 2025, applications have closed for the USA and Canada but in European countries like Ireland and Portugal, they may as well close in August.

For those of us who missed the Fall intake 2025, Spring intake 2026 is the perfect option. The typical application period is September to December. And the classes will commence in January of 2026.

As mentioned earlier, Summer intakes are not very common and mostly have short-term courses and programs. The application period is usually February to March. And the classes start in May or June.