Clearing is now open for international students

If your grades are slightly below the requirements for your chosen course, we may still be able to accept your application, as we can be more flexible on some courses.

But please note that no medicine courses are available in Clearing.

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    Check our course vacancies list

    Take a look at our available Clearing course vacancies list. You'll be able to see the entry requirements for each course and, if you have your results, apply now.

    Find a course

Stay informed with Clearing updates

If you don't have your results yet, register your details to receive Clearing updates throughout the process. You'll get information like key dates and advice on your application.

Register for Clearing updates

Accommodation guarantee for moving to the UK

Students are guaranteed accommodation when applying through Clearing. Submit your accommodation application by Monday 17 August, 5pm UK time to secure a place in halls.

Places are assigned on a first come, first served basis. Terms and conditions apply.

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

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.

Clearing events 2026

If you apply through Clearing and receive an offer to study with us, you'll have the opportunity to attend a virtual Clearing offer holder event on 14 August.

If you receive an offer to study with us through Clearing, you'll have the opportunity to attend:

  • a virtual Clearing offer holder event on 14 August
  • an on campus Clearing open day on 15 August

We'll contact you with more details about these events over email shortly after you've received your offer.

You can also visit us in person, if you're already based in the UK, at our offer holder Clearing open day on 15 August. 

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.