Applying through Clearing is actually pretty simple – you just need a few things ready before you contact us.
Remember that in the university Clearing process you can apply through Clearing without UCAS – this is called direct application.
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If you have your results you can apply online for a place through Clearing.
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Lots of students get a Clearing offer when they call a university on A-level results day so it's useful to prepare in advance. Here are a few questions about exam results day and Clearing.
It's good to get ready for results day. Find out when results are available from exam boards and whether you can access results online. Your school or college should be able to help. You might not have applied to uni yet this year, or have changed your mind about the course you want to study so think about shortlisting some alternative courses in advance. Take another look at your personal statement in case unis want to see it on results day.
Yes, you can still apply through Clearing - you'll find more information on this below.
UCAS Hub is a centralised place where you can use tools to explore courses and take actions relating to your application.
You can access your UCAS Hub from 8am (UK time) 14 August 2025 when it has received your A-level results. You can add a Clearing choice from 1pm onwards on results day.
Universities can respond immediately and depending on your situation they might be able to make you an offer while you are on the phone with them - some courses require an interview or ask to see your portfolio.
A small selection of courses need you to provide evidence of your work when you apply through Clearing. It's a great way for a university to see how you developed your work as well as view some examples. To help, we've guidance specific for each of the courses.
How to prepare a portfolio when applying during Clearing.
Sometimes you'll need to attend an interview. The team will let you know if this is part of your application process and help arrange times with you. Interviews are held online and we've all the advice you need to help you prepare for a Clearing interview.
Give us a call and we can help explain how to go through Clearing as an international student, or if our lines are closed you can apply online.
It's useful to think what you might need to say on the phone when you contact a uni during Clearing. Maybe prepare a list of Clearing phone call questions you’d like to ask us, here's some examples:
When you're calling a university during Clearing it's essential you do some preparation. Here's a list of things to have ready:
UCAS Clearing gives you lots of choices. Clearing is also an opportunity for you to contact the university directly and find help how to apply. University offers and places through Clearing are your way into university.
Understanding how to apply is just about knowing where you are in the university Clearing process. It’s actually much easier than most people think. Every year all kinds of people enter Clearing and go on to get their place at uni and then achieve excellent results.
It's important you use Clearing to get what you want, so take some time and look through the university's pages and read more questions and answers about university Clearing.
Remember, our entry requirements are flexible and we consider more than just your grades on results day. Take a look at these videos where some of our current students didn't have the exact grades but found a Clearing course.
You can also learn how to use Clearing by reading information from UCAS, and talking with other students who've been through it.
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