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What is Clearing?

Discover everything you need to know about Clearing. Our guide will help you understand the process, including key dates, supporting you at every stage of your journey.

What is Clearing?

What is Clearing?

University Clearing is a process run by UCAS. It helps you find and apply for undergraduate university courses which still have spaces available.

There are many reasons you may choose to apply through Clearing. It might be that you didn't receive any offers, or you didn't get the grades. You may be applying late, or you may simply have changed your mind about what to study, or where.

Whatever the reason, applying through Clearing can help you start your higher education journey, and get you onto a course you want to study.

Eligibility
Postgraduate student

Who is eligible for Clearing?

You’re eligible for Clearing if you're a home or international student, and:

  • You have your results and haven’t applied through UCAS yet
  • You are applying after 30 June
  • You haven't received any offers
  • You received offers, but have declined them
  • You didn't meet the conditions of your offers

Key dates

  • 2 July

    Clearing opens. If you have your results you can apply through clearing or applicants can self-release into Clearing.

  • 13 August

    A Level results day. Call Â鶹´«Ã½AV to get a Clearing offer.

  • 24 September

    UCAS deadline for 2026 entry applications. Applications must be with UCAS by 6pm (UK time)

  • 19 October

    Last date to add a Clearing choice to your UCAS application.

Application process

How to apply through Clearing

There are several steps to your Clearing application:

  • Research your options: Explore our courses and learn more about what you could be studying
  • Contact us: Once you've decided which courses would suit you, speak to a clearing advisor so we can discuss your situation. Use our live chat to get an instant answer or phone us on 0208 411 5000 to chat through your options.
  • If you’re eligible and the course is available, we’ll give you an offer.

Once you have accepted your offer, if you already have a UCAS account, you will need to log into Hub and select your chosen course at Â鶹´«Ã½AV University (Institution code M80). Once the Admissions team have received your UCAS application, your offer will be formally sent to you. If you haven’t applied through UCAS, don't worry we will make an offer directly and create your student record.

If you would like us to consider your application you can sign up for Clearing support now.

International students
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Clearing for international students

You can apply through Clearing if you're an international student. The Clearing process works in the same way as for UK students, but there are a few differences:

  • Visa documentation: You may need a Student Route Visa to apply. Read more about the student visa process, and contact us if you would like to discuss this further
  • Earlier exam results: You may receive exam results much earlier than UK results day (13 August). For example, the International Baccalaureate (IB) will get exam results on 6 July. This offers you an additional benefit of securing your place earlier, as more places are likely to be available.
Switching unis in Clearing

Applicants switching universities

We understand that students’ goals and circumstances can change, and you may decide to change your degree or Higher Education Provider. If this applies to you, we’re here to support you through every step of the process.

You may be eligible to transfer into the second or third year of many of our courses.

  • For full-time courses, you will need to
  • For part-time courses, please apply directly via .

When assessing your application, we will consider the modules you have already completed, the grades you have achieved, and how closely your previous studies align with the course you wish to transfer into.

For more information visit the

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