Understand UCAS Clearing before you need it.
Know the status checks, research steps and university conversation that come before adding a Clearing choice.
What to use this guide for
Clearing is not an automatic matching process. You research vacancies, contact universities, and add a choice in UCAS Hub after a university agrees the next step.
A vacancy does not guarantee acceptance. Keep the exact course, achieved grades and official university information together when you call.
Frequently asked questions
When does Clearing 2027 open?
UCAS currently schedules Clearing to open on 2 July. Check the official dates page because dates and available courses can change.
Can a university accept grades below the published requirement in Clearing?
Only that university can confirm flexibility based on places and the full application. Never assume a lower threshold from an old discussion.
Continue your research
Check the official guidance
Use this guide to organise your research, then verify current rules and application details directly with UCAS or the named specialist source.
Always verify the source
Tansiky UK is designed to organise published data, not replace the university’s official course page or UCAS guidance.
Independent guidance. Tansiky UK is not affiliated with UCAS or any UK university. Recommendations use published information and do not guarantee admission. Always confirm requirements and deadlines directly with UCAS and the university before applying.