• We cannot discuss your application status or grades with you between 28 July, 8am and 13 August, 8am (UK time), due to the UCAS results embargo.

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    Check our course vacancies list

    You can now check our course vacancies list to see what's available in Clearing, check the entry requirements and, if you have your results, make an application.

    Find a course

International grade equivalencies

You can check the grade equivalencies for your country to make sure you meet the requirements of your chosen course.

Check grade equivalencies

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Contact and Clearing hotline

You can contact our admissions team about your application, country-specific questions, or queries about Clearing in the UK. Email them at admissions@southampton.ac.uk or phone +44 (0) 23 8059 4732.

We'll also be opening our Clearing hotline around A level results day on 13 August 2026. The lines will be open on:

  • Thursday 13 August from 8am to 9pm
  • Friday 14 August from 8am to 6pm

All opening hours are on UK time. We'll publish more details, including a telephone number on this page shortly before then.

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    Clearing 2026 events

    Join us to explore your options and answer any questions you have about Clearing or the University of Southampton at one of our online or on-campus events.

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Additional guidance for international students

We provide additional guidance for international students who are looking to study in the UK, including information on visa timelines, international qualifications, and deadlines.

We recommend reviewing all requirements carefully before applying.

More information on Clearing

There are several things you can do to plan ahead and research your options before applying through Clearing in the UK. Take a look at the information on these pages to learn more.