2026 July-December Intakes

Study Group Pathway & Direct-Entry Applications

OTC supports students comparing selected Study Group pathway, direct-entry and international routes for 2026 entry.

Request route reviewOpen application formService standards
Recommended timing Prepare the file before late June or mid July where possible.

Some 2026 routes have short confirmation windows. OTC therefore prioritises transcript checks, English evidence, course matching and admissions follow-up before students lose useful intake options.

30 Jun 2026Use as an internal check date for direct-entry routes that may close earlier.
15 Jul 2026Use as an internal check date for selected pathway and wider route reviews.
Route Coverage

Selected routes OTC can screen for 2026 applicants.

Final availability, entry requirements, fees, scholarships, progression rules and application outcomes must always be confirmed against current provider and university instructions.

UK / Europe ISC IFY, International Year One / Two and Pre-Master routes

For students who need a structured pathway before progressing to a university degree.

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Huddersfield London UG / PG Direct Entry

For students whose previous study and English profile may support a direct-entry application.

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Royal Holloway UG, PG and PhD Direct Entry

For students considering Royal Holloway and needing a clean eligibility and document review.

Start screening
Bellerbys Global International school and pathway options

For younger learners or families considering an international preparation route.

Request review
North America

Study Group North America institution list.

Click a university to open its public Study Group information page, or start an OTC screening request for that institution.

California California State University San Marcos

Study Group North America direct-admit information

Official info OTC screening
Institution availability, eligible degree levels, intakes, entry requirements and fees must be checked against the current Study Group and university instructions before an application is submitted.
OTC Application Workflow

What OTC checks before recommending a route.

  1. Student profile: current school or university, qualification stage, target subject and preferred intake.
  2. Academic evidence: transcript, grading scale, course descriptions, diploma or enrolment confirmation where relevant.
  3. English readiness: IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, Duolingo or internal English plan where accepted.
  4. Route match: foundation, International Year One, pre-master, direct entry or alternative destination.
  5. Deadline control: missing-document list, application timeline and confirmation follow-up.
This public page is an OTC application-support page. OTC does not guarantee admission, scholarship, visa, accommodation, credit transfer or progression. References to Study Group, universities or centres are route-context information only unless a written agreement or official instruction states otherwise.