Clearing

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Clearing 2026 opens on 2 July. Start preparing now, explore your options, and feel ready for results Day.

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What is Clearing?

Clearing is another opportunity to find the course that’s right for you. You can apply for a course through Clearing, regardless of whether you currently hold an offer or not. We'll support you every step of the way, so there’s nothing to worry about.

Is Clearing for you?

You can apply for a place with us through Clearing if you have:

changed your mind about what or where you want to study
missed your grades
not received the offer you want
already got your qualifications and have decided to apply directly to university
just decided to give university a go.

For September 2026 entry, we will release our list of Clearing courses that have spaces available in July. Vacancy lists will also be available from then on the UCAS website.

If you would like to apply to Oxford Brookes before Clearing, you can still search and apply for courses starting in September 2026 until 30 June.

“My advice for anyone going through Clearing is not to be worried. If you're passionate, you will get where you want to be.”

Samuel Musset, Mechanical Engineering

Visit us on campus before results day

The best way to feel confident about your decision is to experience it for yourself. Explore our campus, meet current students, and get a real feel for life at Oxford Brookes.

Undergraduate Open Days in Oxford

Discover for yourself what it’s like to be an Undergraduate student at Oxford Brookes University.

Campus tours in Oxford

Explore our award-winning spaces at Headington campus.

Register for our priority service for dedicated support throughout your Clearing journey:

We’ll call you on results day morning, so you can avoid the phoneline queues and get your offer early.
Be the first to know which of our courses are in Clearing and what UCAS points you will need.
Book at 1:1 call with our Admissions Team before results day to talk through your options and get personalised advice.
Get useful updates and advice in the lead-up to results day, straight to your inbox.
If you are an international student, speak directly with your country advisor about your options and get support throughout the Clearing process.

Why Oxford Brookes University?

Supported all the way

From day one, you’ll have the support, guidance and confidence to push yourself further and achieve your potential.

Ready for the future

Your course is designed with your future in mind, with opportunities for placements, networking and real-world experience to help you stand out to employers.

Our student community

Join a diverse and supportive student community where you’ll feel a sense of belonging, build friendships, and grow both personally and academically.

International students

If you’re an international student you can still apply for our available undergraduate courses through the main application cycle until Thursday 31 July.

If you’d prefer to receive a Clearing offer to fast-track you through the process, from Thursday 2 July you can tell us your grades through our online form and the team will be in touch. If you are an International Baccalaureate student you can apply through Clearing from IB results day (Monday 6 July).

If you get an offer, you will need to pay your deposit and accept your offer to confirm your place. If you receive an offer and pay your deposit by Thursday 31 July, you will receive our £2,000 International Student Scholarship.

Frequently asked questions

Who can apply through Clearing?

You can apply through Clearing if you already have your results and are not holding any university offers.

What should I have ready for Clearing?

If your exams have been awarded by AQA, OCR, Pearson, SQA, WJEC/CBAC, City & Guilds, CEA or NCFE then it is likely we will be able to view your results when you refer your application. If needed, we’ll contact you to provide evidence of your qualifications and explain any next steps.

Can I still get student finance if I apply through Clearing?

Yes, you can still apply for student finance for tuition fees and living costs. Once you have your Clearing offer, you can apply or update an existing application through the government website.

I have been made an offer in Clearing, when will I hear more?

If you’re calling us on our Clearing hotline, we will verbally confirm your offer during the call. We will send you an email, usually within just a few hours, or by the morning following the offer, this will give instructions as to any actions you need to undertake.

How long will I have to accept my offer?

You’ll usually need to reply to the offer within 48 hours of it being issued. This is stated within your offer letter when you receive it.

Can I apply before Results Day?

If you would like to apply to Oxford Brookes before Clearing, you can still search and apply for courses starting in September 2026 until 30 June.

Will I be able to get accommodation?

If you’re joining us through Clearing, we will have places in University accommodation available.

Once you have a Clearing offer, you don’t need to do anything. You’ll be sent accommodation login details within 48 hours of accepting your course offer, then you will need to apply and select 3 choices. You need to apply for your accommodation by 19 August and will receive confirmation on 24 August.

Our Accommodation team works hard to respond to enquiries within 48 hours wherever possible. In the meantime, if you’d like to speak to a member of our team, you can call us on 01865 521094 or use the accommodation live chat once you’re on the accommodation portal.