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Clearing

Clearing is now closed for 2025. 

Call us on 0191 515 3000 or email student.helpline@sunderland.ac.uk to learn more about our courses and how to join us in September 2026. 

To find out what it's really like to study at Sunderland, chat to our students. 

What is Clearing? 

You can apply through Clearing if:

  • You haven’t applied for university yet, but want to start a course in September
  • You haven’t previously considered studying with us, but want to join us in September
  • You’ve applied for university but not met the conditions of your firm or insurance choice (i.e. you aren’t holding any offers for a place at a university or college)
  • You’ve changed your mind about the offer you’re holding at another university or college and want to study with us instead
  • You’ve changed your mind about the offer you’re holding with us and want to study a different course


How to apply for Clearing

When Clearing opens on 2 July 2026, you can apply to us by calling our helpline on 0191 515 3000 or complete our online Clearing self-apply form.


Key dates

  • 5 July 2026: Clearing opens
  • 4 August 2026: SQA results day
  • 13 August 2026: A Level and BTEC results day
  • 20 August 2026: GCSE results day
  • 19 October 2026: Final date to add 2026 entry Clearing choices