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Apply through Clearing

Clearing is now open. View our vacancies for September 2026 or complete the enquiry form to start your application.

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Is Clearing for me?

You are eligible to apply through Clearing if you:

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Have declined all current offers from universities
Wish to switch to another university, even if you currently hold an unconditional offer
Don’t currently hold any offers from universities or you applied after 30 June 2026
Are already registered through UCAS
Haven’t met the grades of your firm or insurance offers

Get our Clearing Guide

Our full list of 2026 Clearing courses will be available in early July. Sign up for updates to get our Clearing Guide and be first to hear when vacancies go live.

Why Cardiff University?

Accommodation is guaranteed for most applicants who join us through Clearing.

Student support

Our students are supported by one of the best Students’ Unions in the UK, offering more than 200 societies and 60 sports clubs.

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96% of students are employed, go on to further study or start a new job shortly after graduation.

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Our students fall in love with Cardiff. So what makes the Welsh capital so appealing?

Contact us

If you have questions about Clearing, your results, or your next steps, get in touch and our team will get right back to you.

Call us on +44 (0)29 2251 9936 from 09:00 to 17:00 (BST) from Monday to Friday.

Contact us

If you have questions about Clearing, your results, or your next steps, get in touch and our team will get right back to you.

Call us on +44 (0)29 2251 9936 from 09:00 to 17:00 (BST) from Monday to Friday.