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How Clearing works

If you’re a UK or Republic of Ireland student, you can start your Clearing application from 3pm on Tuesday 11 August and submit it on Thursday 13 August. International students who have their results can apply now.

How to apply for Clearing at the University of Liverpool

  1. Browse our Clearing vacancies for UK and Republic of Ireland students. We expect Clearing applications for UK and Republic of Ireland students to open from 3pm on Tuesday 11 August. You can view and apply to our Clearing vacancies for international students now
  2. Start your online application. If you’re a UK or Republic of Ireland student, you can start your application from 3pm on Tuesday 11 August and submit it on Thursday 13 August. International students who have their results can apply now
  3. We’ll review your application and consider whether we’re able to make you an offer
  4. If we make you an offer, you’ll get an email from us telling you what you need to do to accept it and confirm your place
  5. If you’re made an offer to study with us through Clearing, keep your phone close. One of your future professors may call you to discuss your new course. 

What is Clearing?

Clearing is a process that allows students to search and apply for undergraduate courses at universities that still have places available. The service is provided by UCAS and runs between July and September each year. You can find out more about how Clearing works, including a guide for parents and supporters, on the UCAS website.

Who can use Clearing?

We will consider 17-year-olds for most programmes this year. Applicants who can be considered will be contacted with information about checks we need to complete before an offer can be made.

You're eligible for Clearing if:

  • You have your exam results
  • You have an English language qualification that meets our entry requirements (if you're an international student)
  • One of the following applies:
    • You haven't received any offers
    • You declined the offers you received
    • You didn't meet the conditions of the offer
  • You're applying after 30 June.

You can also apply through Clearing if you're already holding an offer. If you've changed your mind about your choice of university, or your results are better than you expected, you can use Clearing to explore your options.

You may be placed into Clearing automatically by UCAS if you meet the above criteria, or you can release yourself into Clearing through UCAS.

Accommodation

Once we’ve confirmed your place, you’ll be invited to apply for accommodation. The earlier you apply for accommodation the better, as our Halls of Residence and University-approved accommodation close to campus will fill up quickly.

Take a look at our accommodation pages for further information.

How to contact us

We don't have a Clearing phone number. The best way to contact us with any queries about Clearing is by using our handy chatbot on this page, which you can open using the icon in the bottom right corner.

Making changes to your course

If you've changed your mind about a course you've already applied to study with us, complete our change request form. We’ll try to accommodate requests where possible, but this is not guaranteed. Find out more about making changes to your offer.

Which courses are available through Clearing?

Any courses that have spaces available will appear on our Clearing course list. We can’t confirm which courses these will be until Clearing opens.

If you can’t find a course you’re interested in on our Clearing course list, this means it isn’t available to students applying through Clearing.

All Clearing applicants will start in the first year of their chosen course. It’s not possible to start in the second year, for example, if you’re applying to us through Clearing.

Please note, we don’t have waiting lists for our Clearing courses.

What are the entry requirements to apply through Clearing?

You can find detailed entry requirements, including subject-specific requirements, on our online application form for each course. We can only accept applications from students aged 17 and over. 

Clearing for UK and Republic of Ireland students will open from 3pm on Tuesday 11 August. 

You’re welcome to apply if you have equivalent grades, UCAS points, have completed a Foundation Year or have a combination of Level 3 qualifications. Our admissions team will consider each application on a case-by-case basis and inform you of the outcome via email.

Unfortunately, we can’t take mitigating circumstances into account for Clearing applicants. If you’re appealing your grades, we can only consider the grades you’ve currently been awarded.

We won’t ask you to attend an interview as part of your Clearing application, but we might contact you to discuss your application if we need any additional information.

Are there age restrictions to apply through Clearing?

We accept applications from students who are aged 17 and over for most courses.

For some courses, listed below, you will need to turn 18 by 17 September to apply for 2026 entry.

UCAS code

Course title

B160

Physiotherapy BSc (Hons)

B520

Orthoptics BSc (Hons)

B700

Nursing BN (Hons)

B821

Diagnostic Radiography BSc (Hons)

B822

Therapeutic Radiography and Oncology BSc (Hons)

B920

Occupational Therapy BSc (Hons)

B110

Anatomy and Human Biology BSc (Hons)

B113

Anatomy and Human Biology MBiol (Hons)

C800

Psychology BSc (Hons)