Clearing

Join a top 25 UK university through Clearing

Apply through Clearing and become part of an inclusive and forward-thinking community at the University of Reading. You will study on our award-winning Whiteknights campus, which has held the Green Flag Award for 14 consecutive years, and enjoy access to our Library 24 hours a day during term time to support your academic success.

We are ranked 25th in the UK (QS World University Rankings 2025) and have been named Sustainable University of the Year 2025 by The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide.

Amy's Clearing story

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

Thinking about joining us through Clearing?

These pages are here to support you – whether you're considering applying or already hold a Clearing offer from us.

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.

What is 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 to university for the first time
you’ve changed your mind about what or where you want to study
you did better than expected and want to explore new options
you didn’t get into your firm or insurance choices and need a new place.

Whatever your reason, the University of Reading has some great opportunities, and we’re excited you’re considering us.

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.