What is Clearing?

Clearing is the period in which UCAS works together with universities to help fill any available places they may have. You are eligible to apply for a course through Clearing if you:

  • Gained the exact or better grades than required, but want to go to a different university
  • Didn't meet the conditions required
  • Weren't made any offers
  • Declined your offers
  • Submitted your UCAS application after 30 June 2022

Clearing also gives people who may not have thought about going to university the opportunity to apply.

Saturday 20 August

Key dates:

  • 5 July - Clearing applications open on UCAS. Call our team to apply 01227 926000
  • 18 August - A-Level Results Day. Our hotline will open at 8am.

Opening hours: 

  • Monday - Thursday 9:00am - 5:30pm
  • Friday - 9:00am - 5:00pm

Waiting for your results? Register for a priority results day call-back

If you'd like to study with us, you can register your interest now and we’ll contact you on results day (Thursday 18 August) from 8am. This will save you time on the day and ensure you get priority access to a member of our Clearing team.

Register now

Key information.

Essential facts for students, parents and carers

How to create a UCAS account

Undergraduate fees and funding

Parents' and carers' guide to Clearing

Hear from our students.

I rang up the Clearing hotline and the people were really positive and friendly. They ended up offering me a place.

Hayley
Contact our friendly Clearing team

Clearing hotline

Call our friendly team

01227 926000

How to apply through Clearing

Apply for university on this page - either apply directly now or fill in the form to request a call back if you need further help or information about the process.

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