UCAS Clearing 2026

Beat the rush

Get ahead with Priority Clearing

Don't wait until results day to start planning your next step. Sign up to Priority Clearing for early support, exclusive updates and the opportunity to secure your place before the rush.

As a Priority Clearing member, you'll get:

  • The opportunity to book a one-to-one call with our friendly Clearing team to discuss your options
  • Early updates on course vacancies and closures
  • Priority access to information about Clearing events and Open Days
  • Early notification of exclusive Clearing offers and opportunities
  • The opportunity to receive a Clearing offer ready and waiting on results day morning.

Get honest answers, expert guidance and the confidence to know what comes next. Sign up today to stay one step ahead in Clearing.

How to use Clearing

Clearing is open from 2 July and closes on 19 October 2026.

We make Clearing easy for you. Just apply for your chosen course and we'll help you with the rest.

Search and apply for courses

Search for course vacancies and apply online. Alternatively, call our hotline on +44 (0)1227 768896 to apply – you may even receive an offer over the phone.

If you'd like to discuss your options before applying, our friendly team is here to help. Call +44 (0)1227 768896.

Accept your offer

You’ll usually have 24 hours to accept a Clearing offer. From your UCAS Hub go to the ‘next steps’ section, select ‘add a Clearing choice’ and input the course details.


☎ Hotline opening hours

2 July - 12 August (Monday to Friday) - 09.00 – 17.00

Thursday 13 August - 08.00 – 21.00

Friday 14 August - 08.00 – 19.00

Saturday 15 August - 09.00 – 15.00

Sunday 16 August - 10.00 – 14.00

Monday 17 to Friday 21 August - 09.00 – 17.00

Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 August - 10.00 – 14.00

Monday 24 to Friday 28 August - 09.00 –17.00

Sign up for Priority Clearing

Sign up and you’ll get the chance to book a one-to-one chat with our Clearing team about your options and be the first to hear about available courses and events. On results day, you could also wake up to a Clearing offer already waiting for you.