Clearing

Clearing 2025 - call us today for a provisional offer

Clearing is a fantastic opportunity for all students. Whether you’ve missed the UCAS deadline, haven’t yet received any university offers, changed your mind about where or what to study, or are keeping your options open.

Call us today on 01332 592025 and you could receive a provisional offer to study at the University of Derby this September. We’ll also chat to you about your career goals and guide you through your next steps.

Clearing 2025 opens on Saturday 5 July 2025.

University of Derby Open Day

Visit us in June

Join one of our summer Open Days on Friday 20 June or Saturday 21 June, 9:30am to 3:00pm, to get a taste of student life at the University of Derby.

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Kedleston Road campus in autumn

Campus tours

We run regular campus tours where you’ll explore our teaching facilities, social spaces and accommodation with a current student ambassador, or we can arrange personal visits so you can see everything that’s on offer at a time that suits you.

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TEF Gold 2023 logoWe have been awarded Gold in the prestigious Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023Read more about our TEF Gold AwardRead more about our TEF Gold Award
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How to apply through UCAS

Find tips for applying through UCAS and accepting your offer.

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Clearing FAQs

Got a question about Clearing? Our Frequently Asked Questions page may help.

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1stUniversity Housing (UK and Ireland)Global Student Living Awards 2024
Top15UK universityUni Compare Annual Student Review Rankings 2025
96%of graduates in work/further study Latest HESA Graduate Outcomes survey
Top25in the UK for overall student satisfactionComplete University Guide 2025
Top5for course qualityUni Compare Annual Student Review Rankings 2025
Top20in England and Wales for social inclusionThe Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025
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Guaranteed accommodation

If you accept a place through Clearing, you can apply for halls online once your offer is confirmed.

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Our students' Clearing stories

Planned paths might change, but our students seize every opportunity. Hear about some of their experiences below. 

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Playing to strengths

A-level results day didn't go exactly as Jack Hanson had planned. Then he found his way to Derby through Clearing and he hasn't looked back since.

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The perfect match

After having a rollercoaster start to university, Lilly turned to Clearing and found everything she was looking for at Derby.

Logo for the Global Student Living Awards 2023, Winner for University Housing UK & IrelandDon’t forget, we can guarantee you a room in our award-winning halls of residence, voted Best University Housing for two years running in the Global Student Living AwardsFind out moreFind out more
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Guidance for parents and carers

Are you a parent or guardian of someone applying to university through Clearing? We have advice and information to help you support them.

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Take a virtual tour

Can’t make it to our Open Day in person? Don’t worry, our virtual tour is the next best thing. Explore the University of Derby from wherever you are in the world and catch a glimpse of your new student life.

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Additional information

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Explore our subjects

Browse the subject areas and courses available at the University of Derby.

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My Derby Journey

Find out everything you need to know about the University by exploring our hub designed for students who are looking to start in September.

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Commute to university

Whether you’re looking to remain connected to home life, balance your studies with other commitments or save costs, commuting could be a great choice.