Clearing for international students

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If you're thinking about studying in the UK, Clearing is your opportunity to secure a place on an undergraduate course at a world-class university – even if your plans change.

Clearing at the University of Southampton has now closed for 2025 entry. You can still use this page to find useful information about Clearing and student life at Southampton.

What is UK university Clearing?

Clearing is a way to apply for a University course that still has spaces available if you don’t have an offer or want to change your choice. Whether you're unsure about results day, rethinking your course, or applying to study in the UK for the first time, Clearing puts you in control.

How to contact us

Clearing has now closed, and we have no course vacancies for 2025 entry.

If you have any questions for our admissions team, you can still contact them by:

Phone lines are open Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, UK time.

If you're an offer holder and you need to request a change or update to your application, you can complete our short form.

Connect with us

You can chat to current students in The Student Room forums, or follow us on social media to stay up to date:

Advice for parents and supporters

We understand that moving to a new country is a big step for any student, and can be daunting for anyone supporting a student. We're here to guide you through the process, every step of the way.

You can now watch videos from our recent parents and supporters' guide to Clearing webinar, where we covered:

  • what Clearing is and what to expect
  • key dates and processes
  • how Clearing works at Southampton
  • how to help plan for different outcomes

Got any questions? Our admissions team are happy to help: admissions@southampton.ac.uk 

    Clearing at Southampton for international students

    Our experts share how Clearing works at Southampton and how to apply, as well as some information about Southampton. (15 minutes 47 seconds)

    How to prepare for Clearing and our top tips

    Hear our top tips for Clearing 2025, and find out where you can go to learn more and ask your Clearing-related questions. (3 minutes 29 seconds)