Nursing is a vital healthcare profession focused on patient care, medication administration, and emotional support. Nurses play a key role in recovery and overall well-being across hospitals, clinics, community centers, and home care settings.

Here is a general guide to the nursing program intakes for various countries. It's important to note that specific dates and deadlines can vary widely by university, so always check the institution's official website for the most accurate information.

USA & Canada

Most nursing programs in North America have two main intakes: Fall(September) and Spring(January).Application deadlines are typically several months in advance to allow time for processing, interviews, and visa applications.

• Fall Intake: Applications often open in the late summer or fall of the previous year, with deadlines ranging from November to February.
• Spring Intake: Applications usually open in the spring or summer, with deadlines in September or October. Some schools may also have a Summer intake.

UK & Europe

Nursing schools in the UK and Europe generally offer multiple intakes, with the most popular being in the fall.

• UK: The main intakes are September, January, and May.The September intake is the most popular, with a wider range of courses available.
• Germany: The academic year is divided into two semesters: the Winter Semester (October intake) and the Summer Semester (April intake). Most nursing programs have their main intake in October.
• France: The two main intakes are September and January.
• Spain: The primary intake is in the Fall (September/October). Applications generally run from February to May.
• Other European Countries (Hungary, Lithuania, Malta, etc.): Most follow a similar model to Germany, with a major September/October intake. Some institutions may offer a secondary intake in February.

Middle East & Asia

Intakes in these regions can be more varied, often tied to a single, major academic start date.

• Saudi Arabia & UAE: The academic year typically begins with a September / October intake.Admission processes and deadlines are often managed through centralized systems or the universities themselves.
• Turkey: Programs have a primary Fall intake. Application periods for private universities can be as long as January through October, while public universities may have a shorter window from April to August.
• Malaysia: Many universities offer multiple intakes, commonly in May and September.
• Philippines: Most universities have two intakes: June (for the First Semester) and November (for the Second Semester).
• India: The academic session generally starts in August or September. Admission is often based on national or state-level entrance exams, so the application and intake process is highly structured and synchronized.

With a growing global shortage, nursing remains one of the most rewarding and secure career paths in healthcare.