Clearing

Call us on: 0118 402 0900

We’re here to help guide you through every stage of Clearing. Our Clearing hotline (0118 402 0900) is open to take calls from 09:00 – 16:00 until 12 noon on Thursday 7 August. It will then be open during the following times:

Thursday 14 August – 08:00 until 18:00
Friday 15 August – 09:00 until 17:00
Monday 18 August – 09:00 until 17:00

Join a top 25 UK university through Clearing

Clearing is a way of applying to university during the summer, once you have all your exam results. Course availability varies each year and between universities, but Clearing can offer new opportunities – even if your options were limited earlier in the year.

You might use Clearing if:

You're applying for the first time
You’ve changed your mind about your course or university
You did better than expected
You didn’t get your firm or insurance choice.

At the University of Reading, you'll join an inclusive, forward-thinking community. Study on our award-winning Whiteknights campus – Green Flag winner 14 years running – and enjoy 24/7 access to our Library during term time.

We’re ranked 25th in the UK (QS World University Rankings 2025) and named Sustainable University of the Year 2025 by The Times and The Sunday Times.

Amy's Clearing story

Amy talks about her experience of applying to Reading through Clearing in this short video.

Key dates

Clearing at the University of Reading:

30 June: applications received after 18:00 will automatically go into Clearing.
5 July – 17:00 on 5 August: Clearing 2025 is open for applications if you have already received your final results.
14 August: results day, Clearing hotline opens.
20 August: last day to apply for accommodation. Apply by 17:00.

For offer holders

If you applied to the University of Reading before 30 June and have a firm or insurance offer, please visit our dedicated offer holder pages for information tailored to your application.