Clearing 2026

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Clearing explained

Discover how to apply to the University of Bristol through Clearing, from finding courses to accepting your offer and getting ready to join.

Accommodation

Find out more about applying for accommodation as a Clearing applicant, including our accommodation guarantee for international undergraduates who apply by 27 July.

Your next steps

If you have a Clearing place at Bristol, find out your next steps, including finding accommodation, applying for funding, getting your CAS number and arranging disability support.

What is Clearing?

What is Clearing?

Clearing allows students who have received their school leaving qualifications to apply to available undergraduate courses at universities across the UK.  

You may have heard it referred to as ‘late admissions’, ‘supplementary enrolment’ or ‘open applications’. 

Clearing runs from mid-July to September and provides the chance for you to find a university place if your results are different to what you expected, your circumstances have changed or you haven’t applied yet. 

Clearing can help you find a course or university that’s the best fit for you, even if it’s not one that you've considered before. 

Who can use Clearing?

You can only apply through Clearing after you have received your exam results. 

You can use Clearing if you: 

  • didn’t get the grades to meet your offer
  • didn’t receive any offers in this cycle
  • have an offer but have changed your mind about where to study
  • have an offer but did better than you expected
  • have an offer but decided to study a different subject
  • have not yet applied through UCAS for this year.

The Clearing process is open to both home (UK) and international (overseas) students. Visit our fee status page if you are unsure whether you are a home or international student. 

Register for Clearing updates

Register for Clearing updates

If you're awaiting your exam results, sign up to our Clearing mailing list to stay up to date with important information about Clearing.

We'll be in touch on 13 August (A-level results day) if there are vacancies you may be interested in.