Clearing 2026
Be guided every step of the way through the Clearing process to secure your perfect course in 2026.
Call us to discuss your Clearing options
If you have any questions about Clearing, finding your perfect course or how to apply, give us a call. Our friendly team are waiting to answer your queries and help you find a course that's right for you.
Call our Clearing line:
- Calls from the UK – Tel: 0800 0483 334*
- International calls – Tel: +44 20 8328 1149
*Calls from the UK are free of charge from all consumer landlines and mobile phones.
- Monday to Friday, 2 June to 25 September: 9.15am to 4.45pm
- Thursday 13 August: 8am to 7pm
- Friday 14 August: 8:30am to 6pm
- Saturday 15 August: 10am to 4pm
- Monday 31 August: Closed
All times are BST (British Summer Time).
Please note the Clearing line is not open on Saturdays (apart from 15 August) and Sundays.
Join our Clearing mailing list
Want to stay up-to-date with Clearing at Kingston University?
What is Clearing?
Clearing is an opportunity for you to find the right course and the right university for you. More than 70,000 students found their university courses through Clearing in the UK last year.
Who can apply for a course in Clearing?
You may be eligible to apply for a university degree courses in Clearing if you have:
- not applied in the current admissions cycle and now wish to apply for a course
- changed your mind on what or where you would like to study, and have used self-release
- applied after 6pm on 30 June
- didn't receive any offers
- received offers that you decided not to accept
- received exam results that were not as expected, and you didn't meet the conditions of your original offers
Download our Clearing Guide
Order a free Clearing Guide which explains everything you need to know about the Clearing process, including top tips and advice from our students who have used Clearing themselves.
Clearing application top tips
Do your research
To take the stress out of Clearing, start researching universities and courses before you receive your results.
We have a wide range of undergraduate courses at Kingston University for you to explore.
When Clearing opens on the 2 July, you will find a list of courses in Clearing on our website.
Have your details ready
Before you call, please make sure you have the following information to hand:
- exam results, including level two and three (GCSE and A-Levels/BTEC or equivalent)
- UCAS ID (if you have one)
It’s also very useful to have notes on the course you are applying for, some planned responses to questions you might be asked (such as why you'd like to study the course) and any questions you would like to ask the university.
Find a quiet place to call
Make sure that you call from a place where you feel comfortable and relaxed with easy access to phone and the internet.
Whilst some Clearing places may go quickly, do take a moment to compose and prepare yourself. It’s important that you make the call yourself, as universities are unable to discuss your application with another person.
Think of the call as a normal conversion – stay positive and make sure you demonstrate enthusiasm for your course and the university.
Be persistent
Our Clearing line can be very busy, so if you can't get through first time or the line is engaged, don't be put off.
We'll have a significant number of telephone lines open to deal with your queries and on results day itself, our Clearing line is open for extended hours.
Keep an open mind
You probably have your heart set on a particular course, but you’re more likely to be successful in finding a place in Clearing if you’re flexible and consider similar courses, perhaps including a foundation year, to the one you originally applied for.
Consider your options
Once you have spoken to the universities you planned to contact, take some time to consider the options available to you and pick the course and university which is right for you, which we hope is Kingston University.
Add a Clearing choice within the allotted time
Most universities will give you a window during which their offer is valid, usually 12-48 hours; so make sure you add us as your Clearing choice before this time is up.
On some selective courses there may be a first come, first served approach. In these cases you should select us as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
You'll only be able to enter one Clearing choice at a time, so only enter a course you're sure you want to accept.
Remember to check the UCAS website for the exact time on results day you can confirm your choice on UCAS Hub. In the past, this has been 3pm on A-Level Results Day.
Relax and celebrate your choice
Congratulate yourself and celebrate securing your place at university with your friends, family and supporters.
It's a good idea to visit the university you have chosen to familiarise yourself and look around before you arrive for the start of term. At Kingston University, we have a Clearing Advice Day on Saturday 15 August, where there will be plenty of people on hand to answer any questions you may have.
Clearing Advice Day: 15 August 2026
Visit the University and speak with our friendly team.
Come along to our Clearing Advice Day.
I decided to go to university in one day. The Clearing process was much more straightforward than I imagined. When I called the Kingston Clearing line, instead of feeling rushed or judged, I felt supported in choosing a course that genuinely aligned with what I wanted.
What's it like to apply for a course in Clearing?
Watch the video to hear from Xavier about his experience of using Clearing to secure a place at Kingston University, and get top tips from our Admissions team on the application process.
Clearing FAQs
Below you will find answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about Clearing at Kingston University:
You can apply through Clearing by calling our Clearing line.
Call our Clearing line:
- Calls from the UK – Tel: 0800 0483 334*
- International calls – Tel: +44 20 8328 1149
*Calls from the UK are free of charge from all consumer landlines and mobile phones.
It is helpful if you have your UCAS personal ID number at hand when you call. However, don't worry if you haven't already registered with UCAS.
If you're interested in changing your course, please call our Clearing line so that we can talk you through your options.
There is still time to apply. Depending on the date, we’ve outlined your next steps below:
- From 2 July: You can apply through Clearing as UCAS HUB
Call our Clearing line on 0800 0483 334* (or +44 20 8328 1149 if you are calling from outside the UK).
*Calls from the UK are free of charge from all consumer landlines and mobile phones.
Costs when applying through Clearing:
£0 – If you have already applied through UCAS and have paid the full application fee, you will automatically be made eligible to use the Clearing service
£28.95 – If you are making a new application, you will need to pay the £28.95 fee.
The standard application fee is £28.95, which allows you to apply to up to five courses. This fee covers the entire application process, including Clearing.
Additionally, if you have received free school meals at any point during the last six years of your secondary education, you may be eligible to have your application fee waived. More details are available on the UCAS website.
- UCAS applicants: Please log into UCAS Hub and add us as your Clearing choice using the institutional code K84 – making sure you select Kingston University and your chosen course.
Yes. If successful with your application, you would normally be required to upload your qualifications to Kingston University's online student information system (OSIS). We will send you an email prompting you to do so.
Please note: It is important to follow these instructions carefully as this could affect your ability to enrol.
Yes, you can. If you have already accepted an offer through UCAS at another institution, you can use the self-release tool on your UCAS Hub account. We only recommend you do this once you have secured your place with us.
Self-release
The self-release tool allows you to release yourself into Clearing in order to accept an offer from another university.
This tool is available from July in your UCAS Hub. To avoid accidentally releasing yourself, the system incorporates several warnings to make sure you fully understand what you are about to do.
If you release yourself from your place at Kingston University by accident, don't worry. Providing the course still has spaces available, we’ll reinstate your offer with the same conditions as your original offer.
Steps to self-release
- Sign into Hub and click the ‘Decline my place' button on your homepage.
- You’ll then be taken to a page that explains what you’re able to do and there is a drop down question you need to answer in order to confirm you definitely want to release yourself in to Clearing.
- You’ll receive an email confirming you are in Clearing.
Clearing Plus
The Clearing Plus tool allows you to be matched to appropriate course(s) that you’re interested in at universities that have availability. This will show you where you can potentially secure your place at university.
Using the tool, you'll be able to express an interest in those matched courses and have the option to allow the university to get in direct contact with you. It’s available to unplaced applicants (students who haven't accepted any offers or have released themselves in to Clearing) in their Hub account.
The UCAS service allows you to move easily between universities if you change your mind about where or what you would like to study. In addition, UCAS are also offering individual support through emails, social media, and over the phone.
Yes – while we can only consider existing marks when making you an offer, you may already have the points needed for the course you wish to study.
Remember to give us details of any outstanding grades or extenuating circumstances if you feel they could help your application.
If you already have an offer of a place at Kingston University but you achieved slightly lower grades than you needed, we may be able to reconsider your application or offer you a place on a similar course.
Please keep an eye on UCAS Hub and Kingston University's online student information system (OSIS) regarding this.
You can also call our Clearing line and we will advise you on your options.
Yes – even if your BTEC is incomplete, you may still gain credits for the units or modules you have completed.
Remember to give us details of any outstanding marks or extenuating circumstances if you feel they could help your application.
No, unfortunately not. Clearing is only for courses starting in 2026. Please contact us from autumn 2026 if you are interested in applying for courses starting 2027 or later.
Applications for 2027 will open in the first week of September 2026. The on-time application deadline is currently Wednesday 13 January 2027.
Virtual Experience
Can't visit the University in person? Experience Kingston through a guided tour of our state-of-the-art facilities.
