Clearing Frequently Asked Questions

Swansea is a vibrant coastal city where students can take full advantage of city life whilst also exploring the beach. As a university with two campuses, students quickly become part of the community where they get that home away from home feeling.

We have a variety of student accommodation options that suit different lifestyles, social activities and nights out, plus over 150 different sports and societies to join so there’s something for everyone! So there are plenty of opportunities to meet like-minded people and make friends!

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One of the biggest concerns can be the cost of going to university, most UK students will pay for their tuition fees and living expenses by applying for financial support through the relevant Student Finance websites. Don't forget you may also be entitled to a scholarship or bursary - at Swansea University you could receive up to £3,000! Additionally, there are lots of student jobs available on campus that will fit in with your timetable, plus employability support available to help you.

Going to university is an exciting time but it’s a big change and making sure the university you want to go to has the right support systems in place is important. At Swansea we have a variety of support services around academic success, finance, employability, wellbeing and more.

We provide information, advice, guidance, and support to enable every student to develop and achieve their full potential.

Students going through Clearing can apply for University managed accommodation using their UCAS ID number. Students without a UCAS ID number can apply after they've received their student number from the University (your student number will be sent to you as soon as your application is received). 

We have a range of University-managed accommodation options available to all students applying through Clearing.

We cannot discuss your child's application unless you have been nominated on their UCAS form, or have their permission. 

With permission, we can advise you directly on accommodation, the kind of support they will have when they arrive, and general information about the University, Swansea and the surrounding area.

Call us on our helpline - 0808 175 3071 or visit our Information for Parents and Guardians pages for further information.

If you are already holding a place at another university and are considering Swansea, you can decline your offer and enter clearing from July 2nd.

If you apply through UCAS for September 2026, you will automatically be entered into the Clearing process if you are not accepted by your firm and insurance choices, or if you submit your application after 30 June. If you become eligible to use Clearing an 'Add Clearing choice' choice will become available on your UCAS Hub.

For many students, Clearing only becomes available once their results have been released and if they haven’t met the entry criteria required.

If you haven't got a live UCAS application don’t worry, you will still be able to apply directly to Swansea University. You can call us on 0808 175 3071 from the beginning of July and our team will talk you through the process.

If you are appealing your grades, and we have made you a clearing offer onto a foundation or other alternative course based on your current grades, please note that we may be able to move you onto your preferred course if your new grades match our entry requirements for that course. Just let us know as soon as you learn your updated grades. If you have them before October 15th 2026, we will be able to move you onto the original programme for which you applied.

Please note that this excludes any commissioned/clinical courses which are funded by Welsh Government.

Submitting a Clearing application to Swansea University is easy, just follow the steps outlined in our Guide to Clearing! 

If you haven't already applied through UCAS you can still apply to us for this September.

We advise that you call us on 0808 175 3071 in the first instance, to check that you are eligible to apply for your chosen course.

Once your eligibility is confirmed, you can apply using our online application form.

Please note that you must only apply through this method if you are not registered with UCAS this year.

Our Clearing Open Days take place in late August and are exclusive to offer holders - as soon as you've received an offer to study with us, you'll be invited to book a date that suits you. In the meantime, why not join us at an Undergraduate Open Day instead?

You deserve to get a taste for University life and know that you're making the right decision for you and your future. Coming to visit is your opportunity to explore your bright future on campus with us and get a real insight into what it will be like to live and study in Swansea. 

Yes, you can. You can also apply to study with us directly.

Find out more about your options on our Clearing for international students' webpage.