Strive for Success. Clearing 2025.

Don't Settle, Strive at Chester. Explore our Clearing opportunities with flexible entry requirements and guaranteed accommodation.

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Our Clearing hotline is open today 9am until 5.30pm. Call us to discuss our flexible entry requirements.

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Clearing isn't a compromise. It's a catalyst. It's a chance to actively choose, to take control, to strive for the future you truly deserve.

Don't Settle, Strive

At Chester, we believe in your potential. We offer a future-focused skills-based curriculum designed to prepare you to reach your goals. You’ll benefit from practical learning informed by employers and a range of real-world opportunities. We also provide a supportive environment where you can grow, learn, and connect with a community of like-minded students. All in a vibrant city with guaranteed accommodation and the chance to earn while you learn.

Don't settle for uncertainty. Don't settle for a path that doesn't ignite your passion. Don't settle for a future that limits your horizons. Your journey to extraordinary starts now.

Explore your possibilities in Clearing at Chester.

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Guaranteed accommodation for Clearing students

Don’t settle for “anywhere will do”. Strive for living in a city perfect for students. Our accommodation is guaranteed for Clearing offer holders who apply for accommodation before Friday 22nd August 2025.

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Parents and Supporters

At the University of Chester, we’re committed to helping every student make the best decision for themselves, and we’re on hand and happy to answer any questions you or your loved one might have.

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Clearing - Frequently Asked Questions

Clearing is an official UCAS process that allows students to find and apply for university courses that still have available spaces. It's a key opportunity for anyone applying after the June 30th deadline, or for students who have changed their mind, received unexpected results, or didn't get an offer from their original choices.

You can apply through Clearing for several reasons:

  • You're a late applicant. If you're applying for a university course after June 30, you'll be automatically entered into Clearing.
  • You haven't applied yet. If you haven't applied to any universities, you can still apply through Clearing.
  • You changed your mind. Maybe you didn't receive any offers, or you decided not to accept the ones you got. Clearing lets you start fresh.
  • You didn't meet your offer's conditions. If your exam results weren't what you expected and you didn't meet the entry requirements for your original offers, Clearing is the path for you.

Applying through Clearing is a straightforward process. You'll need to follow a few simple steps:

  1. Find a course: Use our A-Z Clearing course listing to find a course that has places available and interests you.
  2. Contact us: Once you've chosen a course, give us a call with your results and UCAS number ready. Our friendly Clearing advisors will check if we can make you an offer.
  3. Accept your offer: If we offer you a place and you want to accept, log in to UCAS Hub and add the University of Chester as your "Clearing choice." Our UCAS institution code is C55.
  4. Wait for confirmation: We'll confirm your place through UCAS Hub. Your "Choices" page will be updated to show your new acceptance.

We have a number of courses with places available in a wide range of different subject areas. Check our course list for up-to-date information on courses with places available.

Yes, we guarantee accommodation for all our Clearing offer holders who apply for accommodation by Friday 22nd August 2025. Details on how to apply for accommodation will be emailed to you after you are offered a place.

Our Disability & Inclusion Team is here to help you get the support you need to succeed in your studies. Starting university can be a big change, and we encourage you to contact the team early to discuss any challenges and support options.

You can contact our Clearing hotline at 01244 567470. Our lines are open with extended hours during the Clearing period to help answer any questions you have.

During the Clearing period (5th July - 20th October), our lines are open Monday to Thursday from 9am to 5.30pm, and on a Friday from 9am to 4.30pm. However, we have extended hours on the following days:

  • Thursday 14th August: 8am – 7pm
  • Friday 15th August: 8am – 6pm
  • Saturday 16th August: 9am – 5pm
  • Sunday 17th August: 10am – 4pm
  • Saturday 23rd August: 9am – 5pm