Clearing 2026

Join Surrey this September  

Every year, thousands of students secure a place on the right course through UCAS Clearing. If your plans change, we’re here to help you take your next step and start your journey at Surrey this September.  

  • Clearing starts: Thursday 2 July 2026 
  • A-level results day: Thursday 13 August 2026 

Clearing 2026

Sign up to receive Clearing updates from Surrey

Get ahead of Results Day by signing up for Clearing priority updates. We’ll send you the latest course vacancies ahead of Results Day, so you can see what’s available and start planning your next steps with confidence.

Between now and Results Day, you’ll also receive expert tips and advice on Clearing, guidance on finance and accommodation, key deadline reminders, and invitations to exclusive events, so when Results Day arrives, you’ll feel informed, prepared and ready to make your next move.

Your personal information will only be used for sending you Clearing updates. Your data will be processed in accordance with Data Protection Legislation and the University of Surrey's Pre-Enrolled Student Privacy Policy.

Get prepared for Clearing 

Sign up for Clearing priority updates and get everything you need to feel prepared and confident.

 You’ll receive: 

  • Updates on course availability as soon as Clearing opens  
  • Finance and accommodation support
  • Advice and guidance on the Clearing process  
  • Invitations to exclusive events  
  • Insights from current students 
  • Complimentary Clearing planners

Sign up for Clearing updates 

Choose Surrey through Clearing

Employability

93.3% of University of Surrey undergraduates are in work or further education*

Accommodation guaranteed

Guaranteed if you join us through Clearing, giving you one less thing to worry about**

Student satisfaction

Proud to be 15th in the UK for overall student satisfaction***

*Graduate Outcomes Survey 2026, HESA

**Accommodation is guaranteed for students who refer themselves to us via UCAS by 17:00 on Friday on 14th August and apply for accommodation by 17:00 on Monday 17th August. 

***National Student Survey 2025

Your next steps for Clearing

To make things easier for you, we have created a handy interactive Clearing timeline to guide you through your next steps. 

  • 1 May

    Pre-Clearing opens at Surrey 📧

    Sign up for our Clearing priority updates to explore our range of courses, hear from current students, join events and receive complimentary Clearing planners.

  • 2 July

    Clearing opens with UCAS 💙

    Clearing officially opens with UCAS and will continue until September. If you don’t have your exam results, you will need to wait until you receive them before you can apply through Clearing. We will add all our courses open for Clearing on 2 July.

  • Wednesday 22 July

    Clearing Open Event

    Join us at our Clearing Open Event on Wednesday 22 July to help prepare for Clearing, ask questions and make informed decisions about your future. 

  • SQA and JCQ results embargo periods 🚨

    UCAS and universities receive early access to exam results under strict embargo from the SQA and JCQ, allowing time to prepare decisions before official release dates. During these periods, we cannot contact you or discuss your application.

    Embargo dates: 

    • 27 July at 18:00 (UK time) – 4 August at 09:00 (UK time) 
    • 7 August at 08:00 (UK time) – 13 August at 08:00 (UK time) 

  • 13 August

    Our Clearing hotline opens 📞

    Clearing 2026 will officially begin for the majority of students as they make their choices based on their results. We will release our hotline number and calling opening times closer to results day. 

Students at Free Fest

Find your community

Meet others going through Clearing before you arrive and make new friends - connect through group chats on accommodation, courses, clubs and societies, and more.

Get to know us

Clearing success stories

  • "It was not the route I planned, but it gave me three amazing years, brilliant friendships and experiences that shaped me in ways I never anticipated."
    Nem Savida, Politics BSc (Hons) - Clearing student Nem's Clearing story
  • "I'm glad I came to Surrey because I found opportunities, friendships, the confidence to do more, and a community where I can grow."
    Moyo Oloyede, Aerospace Engineering BSc (Hons) - Clearing student Moyo's Clearing story
  • "I am so happy that I came to Surrey through Clearing as I got to meet the most amazing people in my life."
    Polina Korchagina, Economics and Maths BSc (Hons) - Clearing student Polina's Clearing story