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Clearing 2025
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I am so grateful that I came to Reading through Clearing. It was the best decision I made. I've really made the most out of university and thrown myself into every opportunity, which I may not have done at my firm choice. I love my course and I feel like it's at the right level for me.
Thinking about joining the University of Reading through Clearing?
These pages are here to support you – whether you're considering applying or already hold a Clearing offer from us.
If you applied to the University of Reading before 30 June and have a firm or insurance offer, please visit our dedicated offer holder pages for information tailored to your application.
What is Clearing?
Clearing is a way of applying to university during the summer, once you have all your exam results. Course availability varies each year and between universities, but Clearing can offer new opportunities – even if your options were limited earlier in the year.
You might use Clearing if:
- you're applying to university for the first time
- you’ve changed your mind about what or where you want to study
- you did better than expected and want to explore new options
- you didn’t get into your firm or insurance choices and need a new place.
Whatever your reason, the University of Reading has some great opportunities, and we’re excited you’re considering us.
Key dates
Clearing at the University of Reading:
- 30 June: applications received after 18:00 will automatically go into Clearing.
- 5 July – 17:00 on 5 August: Clearing 2025 is open for applications if you have already received your final results.
- 14 August: results day, Clearing hotline opens.
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Subjects A-B
Subjects C-E
Subjects F-G
Subjects H-M
Subjects N-T
Subjects U-Z
Subjects A-C
Subjects D-G
- Data Science
- Dietetics
- Digital Business
- Ecology
- Economics
- Education
- Energy and Environmental Engineering
- Engineering
- English Language and Applied Linguistics
- English Literature
- Environmental Sciences
- Film, Theatre and Television
- Finance
- Food and Nutritional Sciences
- Geography and Environmental Science
- Graphic Design
Subjects H-P
Subjects A-B
Subjects C-E
Subjects F-G
Subjects H-M
Subjects N-T
Subjects U-Z
We are in the process of finalising our postgraduate taught courses for 2026/27 entry. In the meantime, you can view our 2025/26 courses.