Clearing can help people without a university or college place to find suitable vacancies on higher education courses. It begins in August and helps to match applicants with vacancies: more than 30,000 people gain a place during Clearing every year.

If you're flexible and you have reasonable exam results, there's a good chance that you will find a course.

Click on a link below to find out more about Clearing.

The facts about Clearing
General information you need to know, such as who's eligible and how you apply through Clearing.

Clearing terms explained
A list of terms and phrases that are used during Clearing.

Seven steps to securing a place
A step-by-step guide to gaining a place in Clearing.

Further advice
Additional services, such as the international events that we attend, and other websites and publications that are useful during Clearing.