University of Loughborough Clearing 2025 | A-Level Results Day Guide & Accommodation Tips

Missed your offer? Discover how Clearing can still lead you to Loughborough University. Learn key dates, what’s available, UCAS help, and student housing for Clearing arrivals.

1. When Results Day Feels Like a Dead End

You check your UCAS or open that letter—and the grades aren’t what you hoped. It’s painful, but not final. Clearing exists for exactly this reason—and Loughborough University, a Top 10 UK institution, participates every year. Clearing isn’t Plan B—it could be Plan AMAZING.

2. Why Loughborough University Still Matters - Even Through Clearing

Loughborough is consistently ranked among the UK’s top institutions - 7th in league tables, celebrated for engineering, technology, and exceptional student experience  . With over 19,300 students (December 2024) and a vibrant campus community, joining through Clearing still means joining excellence  .

3. What Is Clearing - and What It Means at Loughborough

Clearing is UCAS’s way of matching students without confirmed places to universities with course vacancies. It’s perfect for those who exceeded expectations, missed their offers, or applied late  .

At Loughborough, Clearing officially opens on A-Level Results Day, 14 August 2025, at 8 am BST. From then, you can:

1. Preview UK or international course vacancies,

2. Call their Clearing line to talk through your results, GCSEs (especially Maths & English), and motivation for the course,

3. If successful, confirm your place via UCAS within three calendar days  .

4. Navigating Clearing at Loughborough: Pro Tips

• Prepare early — know what subjects interest you, and have UCAS number and grades on hand.

• Move fast — the best courses fill quickly after Results Day.

• Be open-minded — some less obvious options could surprise you—for instance, collaborative engineering or design courses.

• Don’t over-rely on Clearing — many popular courses at Loughborough never even enter Clearing. A forum advisor even noted: “We don’t have many courses in Clearing… business courses are always very competitive”  .

5. A Student Perspective (From The Student Room)

On r/UniUK, one prospective student asked if Law or Sociology might still be available via Clearing. The answer? “If you have your grades already, what’s stopping you from calling?”  It’s advice that sums it up perfectly: act early, ask clearly, and don’t wait around.

6. Securing Your Accommodation Fast

Once you’ve secured your Loughborough place, the next big step is locking in your housing. The demand is high, and the best places go quickly—especially for Clearing arrivals.

At Student Housing, we’ve got you covered with options tailored for Clearing students—from modern flats and shared houses to places conveniently located near campus. We include all utilities in your rent, so you can settle in stress-free and focus on uni life.

🔗 Explore Loughborough student accommodation

7. Must-Bookmark Links for Clearing Students

• Loughborough Clearing Overview & Vacancies: Loughborough Clearing page 

• Clearing Explained (What’s Involved & How It Works): What is Clearing? 

• UCAS Clearing Guide: UCAS Clearing Hub

• Submit Your Clearing Choice: via your UCAS Hub after getting an offer

• Student Housing – Loughborough Accommodation: Your next home awaits!

8. Final Thoughts – Clearing Can Be a Fresh Start

Clearing isn’t about settling—it’s about opportunity. Loughborough remains a highly rated university, and even if some courses are closed, many students still find their fit through Clearing—especially if they’re proactive.

So if you find yourself in Clearing this August:

1. Stay calm,

2. Move quickly,

3. Be open and bold,

4. Secure your accommodation first,

5. Welcome your new beginning at Loughborough.