When is Clearing 2026?
Clearing opens on 2 July 2026.
If we have places available on the course you're interested in and you meet our requirements, you'll be able to apply through Clearing.
If you're planning ahead and researching your options you can:
- browse our undergraduate courses
- follow us on TikTok and Instagram to learn more about student life at Southampton
- chat to our students on Unibuddy
How to contact us
We'll publish more details about our Clearing hotline, including telephone number and opening times, shortly before Clearing opens.
If you want to talk to us directly, you can contact our enquiries team by email: enquiries@southampton.ac.uk
Find out more about Clearing
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How Clearing works
Find out more about who is eligible to apply for university Clearing and how to apply, as well as timeline details.
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Clearing for international students
Learn more about how the UK university Clearing process works for international students, and find links to useful information on topics such as visas.
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Your Clearing questions answered
Find answers to frequently asked questions about the application process, eligibility, course vacancies, international qualifications and more.
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Targeted by top employers
One of the 20 most-targeted universities by the UK's top employers.
Source: High Fliers Graduate Market Report 2026
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96% Employment or further study
Source: Higher Education Statistics Agency Graduate Outcomes latest data
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Learn more about student life, accommodation and living costs at Southampton.
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Find your course
Use our course finder to explore over 400 undergraduate courses, from archaeology to zoology.
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Find out how to visit us and explore student life at Southampton.
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Student life
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