UK Guide to UCAS Clearing 2026

UCAS Clearing 2026 - same destination; different journey

Are you in Clearing, or do you think you will be? Perhaps you're applying to university for the first time through Clearing?

Here's what you need to do:

in the run up to Results Day
when you've got your results and are ready to apply to us

How to prep for Results Day

Preparation is key for Clearing; it’ll help you stay calm. Understanding the Clearing process is vital, too; it’ll help you feel confident and in control.

1. Search our courses: our Clearing courses will be shared here as soon as they’re available. In the meantime, please browse our courses to see what we offer at Newcastle. Clearing grades may differ to the ones published.

2. Get ready for Clearing: we’ve handpicked some useful resources to help you get ready for Clearing.

Clearing 2026 explained

What do I need for Clearing?

How does Clearing work?

A young person browsing our prospectus of courses.

What to do on Results Day

1. Release dates for results

Monday 6 July – International Baccalaureate (IB)
Tuesday 4 August – Scottish Highers and Advanced Highers (SQA)
Thursday 13 August – A Levels

2. Check offers

If you’re holding an offer, sign in to your UCAS Hub from 08:00 to see if you’ve been accepted on to your chosen course.

If you haven’t been accepted, you can apply to us through Clearing.

3. Not holding any offers?

You can also apply to us through Clearing if:

you’re not holding any offers
you’re declining a firm unconditional place
you’ve been offered a different course by your firm and/or insurance choice universities and don’t want to accept it
you’re making a late application – perhaps you missed the UCAS application deadline, or have been waiting for your results before applying

4. Get your results

You must have your results before contacting us. Here’s how you’ll get them:

IB – via the candidate website
SQA – via text or email through My SQA; you can also collect your results from your school/college
A Level – collect your results from your school/college

What to do during Clearing

Firstly, there’s no need to panic if you’re going through Clearing, you’ll be supported throughout the process. If you need some top tips on how to stay calm, read our blog.

Applying for the first time through Clearing?

you will need to register with UCAS
create your Hub account where you’ll be given a unique UCAS ID number

Once you’re in Clearing:

you’ll be given a Clearing ID number; make a note of this
contact us via our hotline (see below) to discuss course vacancies

How to contact us

1. Call our Clearing hotlines or get in touch via live chat: our friendly Clearing advisers will be able to talk to you about our course vacancies.

Hotlines and opening hours

IB: 0191 222 5106

from Monday 6 July – Friday 10 July, between 10:00 - 12:00 and 14:00 - 16:00

SQA: 0191 208 3333

from Tuesday 4 August, 10:00 - 16:00

From Thursday 13 August, use our UK Clearing hotline:

UK hotline (A Level): 0800 073 5050

Thursday 13 August, 08:00 - 18:00  
Friday 14 August, 08:00 - 17:00  
Saturday 15 August, 09:00 - 15:00  
Monday 17 August onwards, 09:00 - 17:00

2. What to say on a Clearing call: Not sure what to say when you speak to a Clearing adviser? Read our blog.

Received an offer? What you need to do

If we’re able to make you an offer, you’ll get an email telling you what to do next. We’ll also tell you about accommodation options and how to apply.

Adding Newcastle University as your Clearing choice in your UCAS Hub counts as you accepting our offer. On A Level results day you can add your choice from 13:00.