New to applying?
No problem. It's never too late to start a life-changing journey.
Missed the UCAS deadline and just decided you want to go to university?
Maybe you wanted to get your results before making a decision?
Where you've come from doesn't matter. It's where you're going that counts.
Clearing opens doors for your future. We've got all the information you need to apply to university for the first time.
Find your course and apply
Our Clearing Helpline is open Monday - Friday, 9:00 - 17:00.
You can apply online at any time.
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
If you're applying to university after a break from education, or applying with non-traditional qualifications, you're an 'adult learner'.
Adult learners often use Clearing to make their first university application.
If that's you - just remember, you're not alone. Adult learners are probably more common than you think. A quarter of our undergraduate community are adult learners. They're 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