Meet Our Main Characters: Matt
Meet Matt, a budding pharmaceutical student, who believes choosing a university is about more than just picking a course; it’s about finding a place that feels like home. From the moment he stepped onto campus at an Open Day, Matt knew the University of Greenwich was the right fit. From groundbreaking lab sessions and a placement in a community pharmacy, his education became a turning point, giving him the confidence that he's on the right path. For Matt, Main Character Energy means turning ambition into action. Take the next step in your story and sign up for Priority Clearing.
What is Clearing?
UCAS Clearing is how universities advertise courses that still have spaces. If you don’t have a university place yet, this gives you a chance to find and apply for a course. The Clearing process runs from 5 July until September 2025.
There are many reasons you may be applying through Clearing. It could be that you didn’t meet the conditions of your offer, haven’t received any offers or have rejected your offers. Maybe you’ve changed your mind about where you want to study or have found a course that you prefer. Whatever the reason, you can apply through Clearing if you’re not holding an offer.
When Clearing opens on 5 July, you can look for university courses that have vacancies. If you already have your exam results, you can apply for a place through Clearing as soon as it opens. If you don’t have your results yet, you need to wait until you receive them before making an application through Clearing.
Check out our comprehensive guide. It has everything there is to know about Clearing and how to prepare yourself so that you can make the most of it.
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UCAS Clearing: what it is and how it works
Check out our guide to learn more about Clearing and how to prepare yourself so you can make the most of it.
Planning for Clearing
Learn more about key dates and open hours on and around A-Level/BTEC results day.
Clearing FAQs
If you've got a question about Clearing, find your answers here.
Next steps
Clearing Events
Join one of our upcoming events and webinars to learn more about UCAS Clearing and how to apply.
Accommodation
Living in University accommodation is a great way to make friends, gain independence and get the most out of student life. Learn more about our affordable campus accommodation options here.
Financial support
Find out more about student loans, and our scholarships and bursaries. We offer additional support for eligible students including our Commuter Bursary, worth up to £1,000.