Clearing for September 2025 entry will open on 5 July 2025 and is an extra opportunity for you secure a place at university. The process is aimed at students who are not holding any offers, have missed the entry requirements for their firm and insurance choices, or are considering university for the first time and are yet to apply. You can still apply as normal through UCAS until 30 June 2025.
From July 5, you'll be able to view which of our courses have spaces through Clearing on UCAS and on our website Take note of important information such as entry requirements and course content. In Clearing, we can often make offers to students who don't fully meet our published entry requirements – just call us to check.
If you have your results, you don't need to wait until A Level Results Day to apply to us in Clearing - you can apply from 5 July 2025. During Clearing, contact us to find out if we can make you an offer, and you can often get a decision straight away. Have your UCAS account, Clearing number, Personal ID, course name, and grades to hand.
Once you've received an offer from us, simply add us as a choice on UCAS. Remember, spaces at Clearing are given on a first-come, first-served basis.
Visiting us in person is the best way to find out what the University of Lincoln is really like. You can do this at our Open House events in August or join us at our summer Open Days in July.
You don't need a confirmed place to apply for student finance. If you are intending to apply to us then simply put us down as your preferred university choice. Your funding can help cover expenses such as accommodation, tuition fees, and living costs.
We guarantee all new undergraduate students who apply for accommodation by 1 August 2025 a room in a University-managed residence. Our range of modern residences place you in the heart of the city, and only a short walk from your lectures and the high street.
Jack joined us through Clearing after deciding in August that he would like to start university that September.
I rang the Clearing number and spoke to a really friendly advisor who, within ten minutes, managed to get me a place on the course I wanted. I was shocked at how quick and easy the process was, allowing me to feel excitement rather than stress!
Prepare a list of universities that you would be interested in speaking to
Read your personal statement as a reminder of what you've submitted
Consider different possible outcomes for results day
Research courses that you might want to apply for
If you’ve accepted a firm choice university already via UCAS you can “self release” into Clearing after you’ve got your results and your firm choice confirms your place. You’ll need to talk to the university where you’ve accepted an offer to ask them to “release” you.
Yes, you can apply to us in Clearing even if you didn’t apply to universities during the main UCAS cycle. If you’ve got your qualifications already, we can help you complete the application now. If you’re waiting for exam results, we can make provisional offers based on predicted grades.
Not at all. Our Unibuddy community is a great way to make friends before you arrive at university. You can join communities based on your chosen course, accommodation, or interests like sports, music, or hobbies.
Absolutely! We’re very proud of our award-winning student accommodation at the University of Lincoln. Our Accommodation Guarantee means that applicants who apply for accommodation with us by 1 August 2025 are guaranteed a room in a University-managed student residence.
No. About one in seven students enrol through clearing and it has no bearing on your experience as a student. It’s simply another admissions route beyond the “main cycle” UCAS process.
Yes, we can be more flexible on entry requirements during Clearing so it’s well worth calling our Clearing Hotline to see if we can make you an offer. It’s a good idea to act quickly since course vacancies can fill up fast. Our advisors can also discuss alternative entry routes available, such as our foundation year programmes, which provide more opportunities for students who might not otherwise meet standard entry requirements.