University Clearing

Clearing is for applicants who've received their exam results but don't yet have a confirmed place at university. The Clearing process helps match applicants to university places that haven't been filled after the main application deadlines have passed. Find out more about how Clearing works.

Already applied through Clearing and wondering what happens next? Visit our Clearing next steps webpage.

UCAS Extra is an option that allows you to add more choices to your UCAS application. The free service is for anyone who has currently used all five choices on their application, and holds offers for none of them.

UCAS Extra can help you secure a place at a university before the Clearing period.

To find out more, you can visit our UCAS Extra page.

If your grades were better than you expected, you can choose to decline your place and release yourself into Clearing.

You can do this by using the 'decline your place' button in your UCAS application. You're able to do this from 5 July if you are holding a firm unconditional place.

Entry requirements for courses during Clearing can vary. We offer a variety of routes into university study including courses with a foundation year. We encourage you to call us to explore your options.

If you already have your qualifications, you can view our UCAS Points Calculator to work out how many UCAS points you have. If you don't quite meet the UCAS points for your course, don't worry as there are many different options available to you.

Clearing will officially close on UCAS on Monday 20 October 2025.

Most university Clearing deadlines are before the UCAS deadline, usually around the end of September.

Clearing is not open for international students. Our international application deadline is Sunday 10 August 2025. To apply for 2025 entry and for more information, please visit our international students webpage.

Visit our Clearing frequently asked questions page. You can also contact us directly by calling +44 (0)1772 830777 or emailing the Course Enquiries Team.