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Clearing

What's next for you?

Clearing is another chance for you to find your place and start university this September.

Clearing is open from 5 July 2025.

You can use Clearing if you:

  • have changed your mind about what or where you want to study
  • got higher or lower grades than you expected
  • haven’t applied to study at university for September 2025 yet
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Clearing is an opportunity to find a path that may lead you to great opportunities and experiences. Be proud of what you have achieved, stay positive and believe in yourself.

Zahra, BA (Hons) Criminology

Your Clearing game plan starts here

Join our Clearing Community to access:

Clearing Community Huddles
A series of open, online discussions to help you get your Clearing game plan sorted
Huddle Group Chats
Book on to a Huddle and get exclusive access to a group chat with other attendees and expert staff
Exclusive Clearing Helpline
Your dedicated Clearing Community Pass phoneline
Clearing Content Hub
Access virtual Clearing content 24/7
SMS and email updates
Exclusive messages and alerts to keep you Clearing-focused

Sign up for your exclusive Clearing Community Pass now.

The details you provide will be recorded in our database and provide you with relevant information to Clearing and your University of Bradford Community Pass. Your personal data will be held securely and processed in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulations. For more information please see our privacy notice.

Clearing key dates

Clearing takes place between 5 July and 20 October.

Results Day for the majority of qualifications (A level, T level and BTEC) takes place in mid-August. This is always the busiest day of Clearing, with large numbers of students searching for university places. 

Get set for Clearing

Clearing opens up new possibilities for you.

Get ahead of the game. Explore our guidance and approach Clearing with confidence:

Not sure what Clearing is or how it can help you? Get familiar with the process and some key words and phrases.

It pays to have a plan for Clearing. Learn how to prepare, from our expert staff and students who've been there.

You'll need your results before you apply in Clearing. Find out when they're available and what to do next.

Not sure if undergraduate study is right for you? Find out how a degree can launch the future you want.

Get set for Clearing

Clearing opens soon. Are you ready?