We’re here to help guide you through every stage of Clearing. Our Clearing hotline (+44 (0) 118 402 0900) will be open during the following times:
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:
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.
Clearing at the University of Reading:
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.
We are in the process of finalising our postgraduate taught courses for 2026/27 entry. In the meantime, you can view our 2025/26 courses.
