What is UCAS Extra?

UCAS Extra 2025

What is UCAS Extra? (And how does it work?)

UCAS Extra is another chance for you to gain a place at university or college, between 26 February and 4 July 2025. If you used all five of your choices on your original application and you’re not holding an offer, you’ll be able to add another choice using Extra.

How does UCAS Extra work?

If you have used all five of your choices, and you haven't received an offer - or declined your offers, UCAS Extra is a way to secure your place at University in September

UCAS Extra allows you to have a sixth choice. This gives you an extra opportunity to apply to a university or course that you didn't already apply for.

Find out more on UCAS' site

When does UCAS Extra Open?

UCAS Extra is available from 26 February 2025

When does UCAS Extra close?

UCAS Extra closes on 4 July 2025

Who can use UCAS Extra?

If you included five choices on your application, have received decisions from all five, and weren’t accepted, or if you declined the offers you received, you will be able to use Extra. If you use Extra to add another choice you cannot reverse this to go back to your original five choices.

If you don’t hold any offers after 5 July, you will be able to add an additional choice using Clearing.