Clearing
Take control with Clearing
Guaranteed accommodation
Guaranteed accommodation
Fast track your
way to Clearing
Advice
for parents
What is Clearing?
Another way into university
Clearing happens every year to help students find the right university for the upcoming September.
It might be right for you if:
- You're applying after 5 July 2025.
- You didn’t get or accept any offers.
- You are unsure you will meet the condition of your offer(s).
- You did not get the grades you hoped for on Results Day.
- You haven't been accepted by your Firm or Insurance choices.
- You’ve changed your mind about your course or university.
Get ahead
Fast track your way to Clearing
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Results Day call back - Sign-up to receive a call from one of our friendly academics on Results Day.
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Guaranteed accommodation - Secure your place by Thursday 21 August 2025 to guarantee university housing.
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Clearing Campus Visits - Tour our campuses, meet lecturers, and secure accommodation after Results Day.
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Financial guidance - Gain advice on student finance, budgeting and managing living costs.
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Application advice - Understand the Clearing process inside out, including tips you might not have considered.
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Join our community - Hear real stories from students who joined us through Clearing.
Applying through Clearing
Choose the option that best describes you
When can I apply?
Apply on Results Day
From Thursday 14 August, you can apply for your chosen course online or by calling our Clearing hotline. Our team will check your qualifications and guide you through the process.
Our Clearing line is open on:
- Thursday 14 August - 8am - 6pm
- Friday 15 August - 8am to 5pm
- Saturday 16 August - 9am to 1pm
Get ahead and fast track your way to Clearing. Sign-up for a Results Day call back!
How can I prepare for results day?
Your Clearing checklist
Whether you'd like to change where and what you're studying in September or you're unsure about your results, here's how you can prepare:
- Research the course you want to apply for
- Explore our accommodation
- Know your UCAS ID number
- Be ready to calculate your UCAS tariff points
When can I apply?
Apply from 7 July
If you already have your grades, you can apply to us as soon as Clearing opens from 7 July. Our Admissions team are here to help you through the next steps.
You can either:
- Call our Clearing hotline: 01243 816001
- Email our admissions team: [email protected]
Support through Clearing
Join our mailing list to receive support through the process
As a student with their grades, you can begin to apply to us through Clearing when it opens on 7 July.
Before that point, you can join our mailing list by filling in our short form.
We'll send you more information to help you through the process and let you know the availability of our courses.
Clearing form
Fast track your way to Clearing!
Accommodation availability
Guaranteed accommodation for September
We guarantee university accommodation to students coming to the University of Chichester through UCAS Clearing.
Students must have accepted their place and applied for accommodation with the university before Thursday 21 August 2025 to be eligible.
Contact our Accommodation Team
You can contact our Accommodation Team to learn more about your options.
Call us on (+44) 01243 812120 or email [email protected].
Clearing Campus Visits
Take a look around and
explore your new home
Our friendly student ambassadors will guide you around the campus and accommodation. If you're keen to speak to an academic from your subject area, let us know when you book and we'll be in contact.
Having trouble booking? Contact us at [email protected].
Subject areas
See our list of subjects and find the perfect course for you
Acting, Drama and Directing
Business
Childhood
Computing
Criminology
Dance
Education
Engineering
English and Creative Writing
Film, Media and Screenwriting
Games, Audio, Animation and VFX
History
Law
Music
Musical Theatre and Cabaret
Nursing
Politics and International Relations
Physiotherapy
Psychology
Social Work
Sociology
Sport
Teaching
Advice for parents and supporters
Understand what Clearing means
Clearing is a chance to apply for university later in the year, switch universities, or find a place if Firm or Insurance choices weren’t successful.
If you think there is any more information that would be useful, please email [email protected].
Preparing for September
Ensure you have everything ready for when you start
Fees and finance
Clearing and student finance
What you need to know about student finance and Clearing
International applicants
If you are applying from outside the UK, you can find everything you need to know about fees and funding on our International Fees and Finance pages.
Quick links
See our fees and finance pages for more information
Blogs
Our students give their insight into budgeting and money management
6 ways to improve your budgeting
One of our students take you through a list of six ways you can improve your budgeting process.
How to manage your money
See our list of tips on how to make the most of your money while studying.
Useful to know
Helpful insights at a glance
Student life
Life at university
Experience an exciting student life beyond your studies
We understand that you aren't just here for a degree, and that life outside of study is just as important.
It’s easy to immerse yourself in exciting opportunities and experiences at university, across Chichester, Bognor Regis, and along the South Coast.
Clubs and societies
There are over 50 student-led groups that offer you a fantastic way of making new friends with people with similar interests and passions.
Clubs and societies include:
- Inclusive sport teams
- LGBTQ+ society
- Esports society
- Environmental society
- and many more!
Welcome Week
Our annual Welcome Week introduces you to student life with a schedule of exciting and friendly events during your first week at university.
- Take part in inductions
- Meet your lecturers
- Settle into your accommodation
- Meet new people
- Explore the Freshers Fair
Sport and fitness
Whether you want to improve your health and wellbeing, enjoy social activity with friends, or represent your University, we have everything you need to enjoy your sport experience.
Facilities include:
- Multi-court AstroTurf pitch
- Outdoor and indoor pitches
- Climbing walls
- Fitness suite
- Sports laboratories
Music, Art and Culture
You can take advantage of local and University events and opportunities throughout your studies.
- Close to Chichester Festival Theatre
- Explore the historic Chichester Cathedral
- Plenty of local galleries and museums
- See amazing shows from our Dance and Conservatoire students
- Hear from expert guest speakers
Moving away from home
Living here
Our location
Get to know the local area
We know that choosing a university is a big decision, and you need to love where you live and study.
So below is our quick guide to the local area; the beautiful city, rolling countryside and stunning beaches.
Top things to do in Chichester
Chichester is a thriving city full of everything you would expect from city life.
It has everything you need – a cinema, bowling alley, park, shopping, theatre, bars and restaurants.
We are also lucky to be close to areas of outstanding natural beauty, including the South Downs National Park and our blue flag beach at West Wittering.
Top things to do in Bognor Regis
This famous seaside destination has a high street just a short walk from the beach front, with shops, pubs and restaurants.
Fancy a day at the beach? Bognor Regis has a sand and shingle beach which is 915 steps from the campus.
Other attractions include crazy golf, Picturedrome cinema, sailing, scuba diving, the BASE skatepark, local theatres and a nightclub on the pier.
Commuting to university
Being a commuter
Understand your options as a commuting student
You may prefer to or need to commute to university rather than stay in student accommodation.
With excellent public transport links, student parking rates, and on-campus bike storage, we welcome those commuting through a variety of means.
Cycling to university
- Approximately 160 covered cycle spaces at the Bishop Otter campus in Chichester and 90 covered spaces at Bognor Regis.
- No charge for cycles parked in these spaces.
- Secure storage compounds at both campuses.
- Free access to secure storage compounds on both campuses with your campus card.
Free bus travel for students
- Bus stops at both campuses.
- Free travel on U7 and U8 buses (these also take you between each campus).
- Subsidised travel on Stagecoach 50 bus.
- Travelling by bus helps reduce local congestion and air pollution.
Parking your car on campus
Students who live outside the exclusion zone (1.5 miles radius from their main campus) will be eligible to park on campus.
Parking currently costs £1.35 per day for students, with income going towards the implementation of the University's Sustainable travel plan.
Learn more about commuting to our campuses
You can find out more about travelling to either of our campuses on our How to Find Us page.
Support, health and wellbeing
Supporting our students
Listening, advising and offering a range of professional services
The University of Chichester has an outstanding reputation for student satisfaction and retention, and one of the key underlying factors is the excellence of our support services.
As a student, you could benefit from specific types of support, such as:
- Helping to sort out your finances
- Understand your future career options
- Managing a disability
- Looking after your health
- Getting through a tough period
- Planning your future
Careers and Employability Support
Our friendly and professional team of career experts are here to help you plan your future.
Health and Wellbeing
Explore our advice and see the professional services you can access throughout your studies.
Disability, Learning Difficulties and Medical Conditions
Hear how those with particular needs can access support throughout your time with us.
International Student Support
The International Student Advisory Service are here to support our international students throughout their studies.
Care Leavers
Find out about our Care Leavers Package and download our Care Leavers Guide.
Chaplaincy
Learn more about the Chaplaincy, available to students of all faiths and none.
Visit us
See for yourself
Come for a campus tour
You still have time to come and learn more about us for yourself by signing up for a campus tour.
Campus tours
Our campus tours are led by our fantastic student ambassadors and allow you to see our beautiful campuses at your own pace.
You can:
- Explore our campuses
- Speak to our students
- Learn more about our facilities
- Book a time that suits you
- Get a feel for the University
Video tours
Fees and finance
Clearing and student finance
What you need to know about student finance and Clearing
International applicants
If you are applying from outside the UK, you can find everything you need to know about fees and funding on our International Fees and Finance pages.
Quick links
See our fees and finance pages for more information
Blogs
Our students give their insight into budgeting and money management
6 ways to improve your budgeting
One of our students take you through a list of six ways you can improve your budgeting process.
How to manage your money
See our list of tips on how to make the most of your money while studying.
Useful to know
Helpful insights at a glance
Student life
Life at university
Experience an exciting student life beyond your studies
We understand that you aren't just here for a degree, and that life outside of study is just as important.
It’s easy to immerse yourself in exciting opportunities and experiences at university, across Chichester, Bognor Regis, and along the South Coast.
Clubs and societies
There are over 50 student-led groups that offer you a fantastic way of making new friends with people with similar interests and passions.
Clubs and societies include:
- Inclusive sport teams
- LGBTQ+ society
- Esports society
- Environmental society
- and many more!
Welcome Week
Our annual Welcome Week introduces you to student life with a schedule of exciting and friendly events during your first week at university.
- Take part in inductions
- Meet your lecturers
- Settle into your accommodation
- Meet new people
- Explore the Freshers Fair
Sport and fitness
Whether you want to improve your health and wellbeing, enjoy social activity with friends, or represent your University, we have everything you need to enjoy your sport experience.
Facilities include:
- Multi-court AstroTurf pitch
- Outdoor and indoor pitches
- Climbing walls
- Fitness suite
- Sports laboratories
Music, Art and Culture
You can take advantage of local and University events and opportunities throughout your studies.
- Close to Chichester Festival Theatre
- Explore the historic Chichester Cathedral
- Plenty of local galleries and museums
- See amazing shows from our Dance and Conservatoire students
- Hear from expert guest speakers
Moving away from home
Living here
Our location
Get to know the local area
We know that choosing a university is a big decision, and you need to love where you live and study.
So below is our quick guide to the local area; the beautiful city, rolling countryside and stunning beaches.
Top things to do in Chichester
Chichester is a thriving city full of everything you would expect from city life.
It has everything you need – a cinema, bowling alley, park, shopping, theatre, bars and restaurants.
We are also lucky to be close to areas of outstanding natural beauty, including the South Downs National Park and our blue flag beach at West Wittering.
Top things to do in Bognor Regis
This famous seaside destination has a high street just a short walk from the beach front, with shops, pubs and restaurants.
Fancy a day at the beach? Bognor Regis has a sand and shingle beach which is 915 steps from the campus.
Other attractions include crazy golf, Picturedrome cinema, sailing, scuba diving, the BASE skatepark, local theatres and a nightclub on the pier.
Commuting to university
Being a commuter
Understand your options as a commuting student
You may prefer to or need to commute to university rather than stay in student accommodation.
With excellent public transport links, student parking rates, and on-campus bike storage, we welcome those commuting through a variety of means.
Cycling to university
- Approximately 160 covered cycle spaces at the Bishop Otter campus in Chichester and 90 covered spaces at Bognor Regis.
- No charge for cycles parked in these spaces.
- Secure storage compounds at both campuses.
- Free access to secure storage compounds on both campuses with your campus card.
Free bus travel for students
- Bus stops at both campuses.
- Free travel on U7 and U8 buses (these also take you between each campus).
- Subsidised travel on Stagecoach 50 bus.
- Travelling by bus helps reduce local congestion and air pollution.
Parking your car on campus
Students who live outside the exclusion zone (1.5 miles radius from their main campus) will be eligible to park on campus.
Parking currently costs £1.35 per day for students, with income going towards the implementation of the University's Sustainable travel plan.
Learn more about commuting to our campuses
You can find out more about travelling to either of our campuses on our How to Find Us page.
Support services
Supporting our students
Listening, advising and offering a range of professional services
The University of Chichester has an outstanding reputation for student satisfaction and retention, and one of the key underlying factors is the excellence of our support services.
As a student, you could benefit from specific types of support, such as:
- Helping to sort out your finances
- Understand your future career options
- Managing a disability
- Looking after your health
- Getting through a tough period
- Planning your future
Careers and Employability Support
Our friendly and professional team of career experts are here to help you plan your future.
Health and Wellbeing
Explore our advice and see the professional services you can access throughout your studies.
Disability, Learning Difficulties and Medical Conditions
Hear how those with particular needs can access support throughout your time with us.
International Student Support
The International Student Advisory Service are here to support our international students throughout their studies.
Care Leavers
Find out about our Care Leavers Package and download our Care Leavers Guide.
Chaplaincy
Learn more about the Chaplaincy, available to students of all faiths and none.
Visit us
See for yourself
Come for a campus tour
You still have time to come and learn more about us for yourself by signing up for a campus tour.
Campus tours
Our campus tours are led by our fantastic student ambassadors and allow you to see our beautiful campuses at your own pace.
You can:
- Explore our campuses
- Speak to our students
- Learn more about our facilities
- Book a time that suits you
- Get a feel for the University
Video tours
Our campuses
Learn more about our Chichester and Bognor Regis campuses
Our campuses
Learn more about our Chichester and Bognor Regis campuses
Bishop Otter campus
Our historic campus set in the heart of the city of Chichester
Our Bishop Otter Campus in Chichester is set in beautiful surroundings with plenty of relaxing green space and a combination of attractive, historic buildings and excellent modern facilities.
Founded by Bishop of Chichester William Otter in 1839, the University still retains a strong sense of history as original parts still remain.
Learning Resource Centre
Conservatoire
Sport and fitness facilities
The ShowRoom Theatre
Learning Resource Centre
Conservatoire
Sport and fitness facilities
HealthOne building
The ShowRoom Theatre
The Chapel
Cloisters Lawn
Otters Restaurant
Dance studios
The City of Chichester
A historic city with a wealth of history and culture
Bognor Regis campus
State-of-the-art facilities nestled on the south coast
Situated just five minutes from the sea, our Bognor Regis Campus boasts the flagship £35m Tech Park, which is home to our Engineering and Creative Industries departments.
In addition, we have beautiful Georgian architecture including three grand mansion houses amongst our other modern teaching facilities.
Learning Resource Centre
Performance spaces
Engineering and Mechanics labs
Digital technology and gaming suites
£35m Tech Park
Learning Resource Centre
Esports gaming suite
Motion capture and green-screen studio
Audio and music technologiy suite
Engineering and Design
3D Animation & VFX suites
Engineering and mechanics labs
Fine Art creative studios
Coastal learning
Learn by the stunning southern coastline
The Be You Podcast
From making friends to commuting from home - we have an episode that covers a range of aspects of student life, so you can get a unique insight into life at university.
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