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Clearing runs from 5 July and gives students another opportunity to apply for university courses with available places.

For a list of available places visit

You can apply through Clearing if:

• you achieved higher or lower grades than you expected
• you have changed your mind about what or where you want to study
• you haven’t yet applied to study at university for September 2025
• you didn’t meet the conditions of your offer
• you have used decline your firm place in your UCAS Hub 

Clearing is open to everyone, whether you’re a UK or international student, a school leaver or a mature student (i.e. over 21 and returning after a break from full-time education).

Clearing opens on 5 July. If you already have your exam results, you can apply to universities and courses that have available places. If you don’t have your exam results yet, you’ll need to wait until you have these to be able to apply through Clearing.

If you have your exam results and are in Clearing, you can contact universities to check if they have course vacancies available and to apply for any that you meet the requirements for.

Some universities will list courses available through Clearing on their websites - explore our UK opportunities or International opportunities.

If you’re in Clearing, your UCAS Hub will change status to reflect this - your application status will read "You are in Clearing" or "Clearing has started".

If you don’t meet your offer requirements, you won’t necessarily enter Clearing straight away. If your UCAS Hub doesn’t say you’re in Clearing, your university choices may still be considering your application.

Before entering Clearing, it’s important to do plenty of research. You should compare different courses using UCAS Search and university websites to find the options that are best for you. Thoroughly exploring your options early on will help you to make a decision more easily on Results Day.

If you're interested in studying at ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ you can apply in Clearing from 5 July 2025, getting started is simple.

1. For a list of available courses browse to find the one that is right for you
2. Click Apply to register and create an account on UCAS
3. Submit your application through UCAS

On the “Your Choices” section of your application, you can click “Add Clearing choice” to enter the details of the course.

Universities will want to speak directly with applicants during the Clearing process but we can accept verbal consent from an applicant over the telephone when calling our hotline, for a parent or guardian to speak on their behalf.

Going through Clearing is a valuable experience for applicants to develop independence and decision making skills.

Yes, if you are not accepted by us during the main UCAS cycle, you can absolutely try again through Clearing.

We will make an offer of accommodation to all new undergraduate students who request it. Once you accept an offer of a place to study at Durham via Clearing, the Colleges Membership and Accommodation Office will contact you about confirming accommodation.