Age has no factor but the education you seek should be a progression and not go backwards. I think there's more to your story, are you trying to immigrate or study and return back? Your application needs more convincing as to your ties to your country, etcI am now 27 years old and as far as I know public universities will be open to apply only for fall intake, it means next year I can be accpeted at the age of 28. Does my age play role while Visa officers check my applicstion?