After you've applied to a postgraduate course at Warwick

After you've applied

What happens next?

After you apply, you’ll receive an acknowledgement email from the Postgraduate Admissions Service.

You’ll be invited to set up your account on our Applicant Portal within around 24 hours of applying, so look out for our email. This will allow you to track your application status. We consider every application carefully but aim to get back to you with a decision as soon as possible.

Check on your application

Up to 2 working days after you receive your application acknowledgement email and Warwick ID from the Postgraduate Admissions service, you’ll receive an email asking you to register your ITS accountLink opens in a new window, which you can then use to access the Applicant Portal.*

*Applicants who are applying for PGCE and MBChB courses are not able to access the Applicant Portal.

You can use the Applicant Portal to:

Track the progress of your application
Upload documents
Get alerts for any pending actions you may be required to take
See core emails and communications that have been sent to you
Amend or add details of your referee, agent or nominated contact if required
Resend your reference request to your nominated referee
Contact the academic department and admissions to ask questions about your application
View a copy of the application form you submitted
Respond to your offer if your application is successful
Withdraw your application

Access the Application Portal

What to expect

How long will it take to process my application?

We consider every application carefully at Warwick.

Taught courses: Once we have your complete application (including scanned copies of transcripts, and references), we will usually contact you with our decision within 6 to 8 weeks.
Research programmes: Once we have your complete application (including scanned copies of transcripts, research proposal and references if you have already identified a potential supervisor), we will usually contact you with our decision within 8 to 10 weeks.

In busy periods there might be a slight delay, but we will always get back to you as soon as possible.

How are applications assessed?

We will pass your application to the department running your course. They will consider the whole application, assess your results and qualifications to date, personal statement and references. They might ask you to provide extra information to help them to make a decision.

Our admissions team will then carry out any extra checks, and contact you with one of these responses:

Unconditional offer: You have met all the academic conditions required and we are offering you a place in a postgraduate programme at Warwick.
Conditional offer: You have an offer of a place subject to meeting some conditions. We will explain any conditions you need to meet in your offer letter and in the Applicant Portal.
Unsuccessful: Unfortunately we are unable to offer you a place at this time.

How are applications and documents checked and verified?

The University of Warwick treats the possibility of admissions fraud very seriously and our admissions team have expertise and experience in fraud detection.

All academic documents submitted by an applicant electronically are checked to ensure they are legitimate before an offer is confirmed. Once students arrive at Warwick, we select a sample of those electronically submitted documents and examine the original. The identity and legitimacy of all referees is also checked.

Unfortunately, every year we detect applicants who have submitted fake or altered academic documents, fake references, or other false or misleading information.

The University takes robust action against applicants in such cases. If we find that fake documents or false information has been submitted, we will withdraw the application and any other applications made by the same person. If fraud is discovered after the individual has matriculated at the University, we are able to terminate their studies under Regulation 6. We will immediately withdraw any future application from an individual who has previously been found to have submitted false or misleading documentation or information.

When investigating potential fraud, we may contact your previous awarding institution to verify your documentation.

What should I do next while I wait for a decision?

We’ll email you within two working days of your application to help you access the Applicant Portal. You can use the portal to track your application and update your details.

While you’re waiting to hear back, why not take some time to explore what Warwick has to offer? Learn more about postgraduate life at WarwickLink opens in a new window or browse our upcoming postgraduate eventsLink opens in a new window.

We’ll also keep you informed by email about relevant events, scholarships, and other opportunities.

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