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Clearing 2025

Clearing 2025 runs from 5 July to 20 October.

Can you get accommodation through Clearing?

Yes. Once you鈥檝e accepted your place through Clearing, you can focus on finding somewhere to live. Many universities guarantee first-year students a place in halls or close to campus and will therefore keep places available for anyone involved in Clearing.

If possible, go to an open day and see the types of accommodation on offer for yourself. Universities usually put on Clearing open days to give you this opportunity. Alternatively see if there鈥檚 a virtual tour on the university website.

How do I apply for accommodation after I get a place through Clearing?

Most universities have a student portal that you will be invited to sign up to once you鈥檝e accepted their offer. The portal will have all sorts of information on it including an accommodation section. You鈥檒l often be given a range of housing options and asked to give your top three choices in order of preference.

Universities usually have their own accommodation team so do contact them if you want help understanding the possibilities open to you.

Preparing for your university Clearing call

Types of student accommodation available after Clearing

Although you might not get the same amount of choice of accommodation after going through Clearing, you still need to ask yourself the same sorts of questions. Think about your preferred location, be clear about what you can afford and consider what you鈥檇 be flexible on. Do you have special access needs that the university should be made aware of, too?

Student accommodation options

Here are some of the options you might be asked to consider:

• University managed halls or accommodation from approved private provider
• Catered or self-catered
• All-inclusive or manage your own bills
• Shared bathroom or en-suite
• Mixed halls or single sex halls
• On campus or city centre location
• Shared room or single room
• Studio flat or cluster flat

Read more about some of these options in our top tips on finding the right accommodation for you

Once you鈥檝e got your accommodation sorted, check out the university鈥檚 social media channels for an accommodation group (usually on Facebook) to help you get to know people before you move in.