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Find key information on how Clearing works if you're helping a student come to the UK to study.

Clearing is how unis and colleges fill any spaces they have left on their courses.

Available alongside Clearing, this tool is designed to help you find your perfect course.

More than 50,000 students find their places through Clearing every year.

Heard of Clearing but not sure what it’s all about? Here we share what you need to know and practical tips for supporting someone through the process.

As part of Clearing 2015, we’re launching an additional service to applicants – designed to help those who find themselves without a university or HE college place on A level results day.

Discover what to do on results day, what Clearing is and how it works, and see how to navigate your next steps.

International students, including EU and other overseas students, can use Clearing in the same way UK students can.

Keep up-to-date with key UCAS dates and deadlines for Confirmation and Clearing.

Discover key dates and essential guidance to support your students through Confirmation and Clearing.

If you’re new to advising or need a refresh, this page contains the essential information about Confirmation and Clearing.

Thousands of ambitious intelligent individuals secure their places through Clearing each year. We’re often their first port-of-call for information and advice. Make the most of our relationships to engage the audiences you need to meet your recruitment goals.

If you’re going through Clearing after getting your exam results, it’s really important to let your student finance provider know if your course, university, or college have changed, as it could affect how much student finance you can get.

Take a look at our paid impressions rates though Clearing 2023 and you will see it pays to make the right impression.

Statistical releases will be published here on 5 August and then each weekday between 14 – 29 August 2025 and on day 28 (11 September 2025), providing core numbers for the current cycle, comparison data over ten cycles, and graphical illustrations of key trends