University of Essex

Clearing 2025 opens in July

Main applications for 2025 are still open. Explore our courses or find out more about the application process.

How to apply to Essex through Clearing?

Clearing in a nutshell

Clearing is simply the process of UK universities filling places on courses after the main application cycle for the year has finished. Clearing 2025 will open on 5 July, from this date if you have your exam results you are able to apply to university through Clearing. Won't have your results until A-level results day? No problem, you can make your application on or after A-level results day.

If you're wondering whether Clearing is for you, you're in the right place. It's never too early to start researching so have a look through our Clearing pages, get to grips with how the process works and why it might be for you.

And of course if you have any questions we're only a Live Chat away.

 

Why choose Essex?

We're ranked 23rd in the UK in the Guardian University Guide 2025.

We guarantee on-campus accommodation for first-year students at Colchester and Southend Campuses*.

We offer a wide range of courses designed to help you study subjects you are passionate about, opening doors to your future career. Ensuring your success is at the heart of what we do.

*We support East 15 students at the Loughton Campus to find private accommodation locally

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