What are UK G5 Universities?

It mainly refers to the five most prestigious universities in the United Kingdom:

University of Oxford (Oxford)

University of Cambridge (Cambridge)

Imperial College London (IC)

University College London (UCL)

London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)


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Important Dates for 2026 UCAS:

DateEvent
13 May 2025Undergraduate applications open for 2026 entry
15 Oct 2025Deadline for applications to the universities of Oxford and Cambridge, and for most courses in medicine, dentistry, and veterinary medicine/science
14 Jan 2026Equal consideration date for applications for most undergraduate courses
26 Feb 2026Extra opens
5 July 2026Clearing opens

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Interview Requirements(Bachelor’s Degree)

Oxbridge / ICUCLLSE
Nearly ALL
  • Architecture
  • Law with European legal system
  • European social & political studies
  • Medicine
  • Not required

    Interview Requirements(Master’s Degree)

    Nearly all programs are requiring students to attend interview as part of their selection processes

    Admission Test Requirements(Bachelor’s Degree)

    OxbridgeICUCLLSE
    ESATNearly All Subjects
    • Engineering
    • Aeronautics
    • Physics
    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering
    TMUA
    • Computer Science
    • Mathematics
    • Economics, Finance & Data Science
    • Economics
    • Economics related subjects
    • Mathematics related subjects
    • Data Science
    • Actuarial Science
    UCAT
    • Medicine
    • Medicine
    LNAT
    • Law
    • Law
    TARA
    • Computer Science
    • Robotics & AI
    • Management Science
    • Social & Political Studies
    • Social Science
    • Sociology
    STEP
    • Mathematics

    Admission Test Requirements(Bachelor’s Degree)

    GMATBusiness
    GREGraduate School across all disciplines
    LNAT / LSATLaw
    UCAT / GAMSATMedicine
    STEPMedicine

    Background of the program coordinator

    G5 profile
    Dr. Michael Lin
    Academic Background
    • PhD in Management – Strategic Management CUHK
    • BBA Global Business and Finance (First Class Hons) HKUST
    Experiences
    • 15+ years of experience in teaching and mentoring
    • Over 300 graduates entering top UK universities

    Statistics & Recent Successful cases:

    • 98% of students receiving conditional offers from Russell Group Universities
    • 80% of students receiving interviews from Oxford / Cambridge
    • 100+Consultants all over from G5 Universities
    • 40%+ of students receiving conditional offers from Oxford / Cambridge

    Recent Successful Cases by Dr. Michael Lin

    Bachelor

    • 2024 Jovie (UCL- Bachelor of Science- Information Management for Business)
    • 2024 Charmaine (Cambridge – Bachelor of Arts – Economics)
    • 2023 Samuel (LSE- Bachelor of Science- Accounting and Finance)

    Master

    • 2023 Michael (UCL – Management MSC – Finance Pathway)

    AAS Services:

    • Personal Statements Coaching
    • Admission Exams
    • Interview Training
    • Advising on the Reference Letter
    • Internship and Work Experience
    • College Choices (For Oxbridge)
    • Scholarship Applications
    • ECAs
    • CVs Fine-tuning