University of Nottingham Clearing 2025 | A Level Results Day Guide & Accommodation Tips
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When A-Level Results Day Doesn’t Go to Plan
You log into UCAS or open that envelope, and the grades aren’t quite what you expected. It’s a gut-punch moment, but it doesn’t have to mean the end of your university ambitions. Every year, thousands of students secure places at top universities through UCAS Clearing – including at the University of Nottingham.
Why Nottingham?
Nottingham is one of the UK’s leading universities and one of the most student-friendly cities you’ll ever live in. While it’s competitive – with an estimated 11% overall acceptance rate – plenty of students still secure a place through Clearing. In fact, some courses have much more flexibility than you might expect, especially if spaces open up after Results Day.
In 2022, the offer rate (offers made vs applications received) was around 67.7%, showing that Nottingham is open to the right candidates – even if their grades aren’t exactly what they predicted.
Understanding Clearing
Clearing is UCAS’s way of connecting students without confirmed places to universities with course vacancies. It runs from early July until mid-September, but for most students, the key date is A Level Results Day. That’s when the biggest flurry of Clearing activity happens.
For Nottingham, Clearing applications open at 8 am on 14 August 2025. You’ll need your UCAS number, your exam results, and ideally a shortlist of courses you’d like to apply for.
🔗 Learn more on the UCAS Clearing Hub
🔗 University of Nottingham Clearing Information
Tips for Getting Through Clearing at Nottingham
If you want the best shot at securing a Nottingham place through Clearing, here’s what works:
Be ready early – The lines open at 8 am, and popular courses fill fast.
Act fast but think smart – Don’t panic-apply; be strategic about the courses you call for.
Be flexible – You might find a course you hadn’t originally considered but that’s a perfect fit.
Get a verbal offer – Once you’ve got that, make sure you formally accept it on UCAS.
Secure your accommodation quickly – Leaving it too late could limit your options.
📞 Nottingham Clearing Hotline: 0330 041 5590
Accommodation for Clearing Students in Nottingham
Once you’ve secured your place, your next challenge is finding somewhere to live. Nottingham’s student housing market moves quickly in August, and the best rooms get booked early. At Student Housing, we have accommodation ready for Clearing students – from modern city-centre apartments to larger shared houses in student hotspots like Lenton and Radford.
We make moving simple by including all bills – gas, electricity, water, and even your TV licence – in your rent. That way, you can focus on preparing for university life without worrying about admin or surprise costs.
🔗 View Nottingham Clearing Accommodation
Useful Links for Clearing Students
University of Nottingham Clearing Courses – See what’s available.
UCAS Clearing Advice – Official process guide.
Student Housing Nottingham – Accommodation for Clearing students.
Final Thoughts
Clearing isn’t a setback – it’s a second chance. The University of Nottingham is one of the UK’s most respected universities, and students secure their places here every year through this route. If you prepare well, move quickly, and line up your accommodation early, you could be starting your degree in Nottingham this September.
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