New to applying?
No problem. It's never too late to make a life-changing decision.
Maybe you've missed the UCAS deadline and just decided you want to go to university?
Maybe you wanted to get your results before making a decision?
No matter what your route to get here, we've got all the information you need to apply to university for the first time through Clearing.
Clearing 2025 is closed
Visit our undergraduate website to explore your options for September 2026 entry.
Applying for the first time through Clearing
If you've passed the UCAS application deadline you can still apply in Clearing once it opens.
Get the ball rolling with these four simple steps:
Step 1 - search
Search courses available in Clearing.
Step 2 - apply
Apply online for the course.
Step 3 - confirm
If we make you an offer, you'll get a confirmation email.
Step 4 - accept
Accept your offer in UCAS Hub and start preparing for university.
Returning to education as an adult learner
You're considered to be an 'adult learner' if you're applying to university after a break from education, or applying with non-traditional qualifications.
Adult learners often use Clearing to make their first university application.
If that's you - just remember, you're not alone. In fact, adult learners are probably more common than you think. They make up around a quarter of our undergraduate community and are a huge part of life at the University of Bradford.
Our Adult Learner Advisers can offer you free, impartial advice if you're considering applying to university. They can advise you on:
- qualifications
- course options
- how to make your application stand out
- any other questions you have