How to Prepare for Clearing 2025 (and Where to Live When You Get Your Offer)

Clearing 2025 might seem like a distant dot on your calendar, but trust us, it comes around fast – and being prepared makes a world of difference. Whether you’re applying for the first time, changing your mind about your original university choices, or didn’t quite get the grades you were hoping for, UCAS Clearing is a great way to secure a place at a university you’ll love.

Loads of students go through Clearing each year and end up somewhere that is perfect for them. And with Project Student’s top locations, sorting your accommodation doesn’t have to be a stress either.

So… What’s Clearing, and Who’s It For?

Clearing is UCAS’s way of matching you with university courses that still have places. You can use Clearing if:

• You applied after 30th June
• You didn’t get any offers (or declined them)
• You didn’t meet the conditions of your offers
• You’ve changed your mind about your uni

Clearing opens on 5th July and runs until 25th September 2025, but results day (14th August) is when most activity kicks off.

 

How to Prepare for Clearing 2025

1. Make a Plan (Just in Case) Start researching courses and universities that you’d be happy to attend before results day. Have a shortlist of universities and courses that interest you and check their typical entry requirements. Save the Clearing hotline numbers too.
2. Write or Update Your Personal Statement Some universities will ask to see your personal statement during the Clearing process, especially if you’re applying to a different subject than before. Keep it relevant, short and ready to tweak.
3. Know Your UCAS Login Details You’ll need your UCAS ID, Clearing number, and results on hand to secure an offer quickly. Have all of this information ready the night before results day.
4. Be Ready to Call Clearing is competitive. When you spot a course you like, call the university directly. Be confident, polite, and prepared to explain why you want to study the course.
5. Check for Uni Open Days or Virtual Tours Many universities offer campus tours or live streams during Clearing. These are a great way to get a feel for the place before you accept a last-minute offer.

 

Finding Student Accommodation Through Project Student

Once your uni place is sorted, you’ll need a great place to live. Here’s a quick guide to our fab properties near top universities – perfect for students coming through Clearing:

Exeter – Verney Street Studios

If you’re heading to the University of Exeter, Verney Street offers modern, boutique studio apartments with bills included. You’ll be just an 18-minute walk to campus and minutes from city centre cafés, bars and shops.

Lincoln – College Mews

Only 7 minutes from Lincoln University, College Mews is all about independent living in a private studio – with outdoor space, secure entry and all your bills included. Move in with a few plants, some cosy bedding and some pots and pans, and you’re good to go.

Leicester – The Oval, Hops House, or The Button Factory

University of Leicester or De Montfort University more your style?

• Hops House is a great option with big studios or shared flats.
• The Oval has gated parking, perfect for drivers or med students with placements.
• The Button Factory is right near DMU and full of character.

All offer secure, stylish living with easy access to campus and the best of Leicester student life.

Newcastle –  Step House

Just 15 minutes from Newcastle University and Northumbria, Step House offers comfy en-suites and studios in a buzzy student area. You’ll be close to shops, bars and both campuses – ideal if you’re jumping into uni life last-minute.

Get Ready, You’ve Got This 

Clearing might feel like a curveball, but it’s actually an exciting chance to start fresh. Whether you’re changing direction or applying late, there’s still time to find your perfect uni and your perfect pad.

Need a hand with accommodation? Project Student has a great selection of properties ready and waiting. Reach out, and we’ll help you get sorted.