UCAS Clearing 2026

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Welcome to Clearing 2026

Clearing is a process managed by UCAS and will open on 2 July 2026. You can apply for a course using Clearing if you’re not already holding an offer from a university or college, and the course still has places.

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The Clearing process

We know that Clearing can seem overwhelming, so we have put together a helpful guide to help you navigate through the process. With information on key dates and an overview of how Clearing works, you can feel more confident in your decisions.

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Clearing FAQs

Find answers to your Clearing queries, including our call centre opening hours and what happens after you receive your offer from us.

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Clearing student experiences

Wondering what it’s really like to go to university through Clearing? Hear from our students about their experience of coming to UEA through Clearing and their advice to make the transition as easy as possible.

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Clearing tips

To help you prepare for Clearing we have pulled together our best tips and advice to help you make an informed choice and get a head start on Clearing.

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Why choose us?

Every year, we help those applying through Clearing to gain spaces on a range of degree courses. If you are looking for a prestigious university with quality teaching, fantastic student satisfaction, guaranteed accommodation, world-leading research and somewhere you'll be fully supported, UEA is for you.

Why UEA?

UK TOP10

for work experience in 2025, according to Rate My Placement

UK TOP20

for research quality, according to the Times Higher Education REF 2021 results

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