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    Guaranteed accommodation

    For every eligible Clearing student
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    We’re a 5-star QS-rated University

    (2017-20)
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    Glasgow’s one of the top 10 destinations to visit in 2018

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    £1 billion campus investment

    (2008-2025 plan)

What is University Clearing?

Clearing is the process where you can apply for courses that still have places available. Applicants contact us directly to see if we’ll accept them. 

Clearing is now open until mid-September.

You'll be eligible for Clearing if you:

  • applied through UCAS after 30 June
  • have not received any offers
  • have rejected all your offers
  • have not met the conditions of your offer
  • have not made an application yet

Read our complete guide to Clearing

Clearing stories

Jack McMullan, LLB (Hons) in English Law student, standing in front of street art on Ingram Street

Jack

LLB (Hons) in English Law

The staff in the Strathclyde admissions office were fantastic! They were very reassuring and talked me through the process one step at a time.
Read Jack's Clearing story
Daniella Ocaya, Philosophy, Politics & Economics student

Daniella

Humanities & Social Sciences

I got an offer from Strathclyde the very same day as results day.
Read Daniella's Clearing story
Jyoti Joshi standing under Rottenrow Gardens archway

Jyoti

Mechanical Engineering

I got to know one of the ladies and it helped because it meant that only one person was dealing with my offer rather than five or six people.
Read jyoti's Clearing story
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Confirmation & Adjustment

Find out all you need to know about Confirmation & Adjustment.
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Advice for parents and carers

Going to university is a big step for your children, as it is for you. We give advice on how you can help them prepare for results day, should things not quite go to plan.
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International students

Glasgow's a vibrant multicultural city and the University's home to over 23,000 students from 100+ countries.

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We love Glasgow

Our campus is based right in the very heart of Glasgow. We're in the city centre, next to the Merchant City, both of which are great locations for sightseeing, shopping and socialising alongside your studies.
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Studying in Glasgow - what our students say

Our students tell us all the time that they love living and studying in Glasgow. From great live music, sporting events and dining out, to shopping, diverse culture and a vibrant nightlife, there's so much to see and do.

Find out about life in Glasgow
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Bursaries & scholarships

For students from England, Wales and Northern Ireland joining us through Clearing, we have a generous package of bursaries on offer.
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Fees

View information on the University’s fees for undergraduate study in 2019-20.
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Undergraduate study

Get details of undergraduate study at the University of Strathclyde.
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Accommodation

We provide secure accommodation for every eligible student who joins us through Clearing. Find out more.
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Visiting opportunities

The best way to find out more about our campus and student life is by visiting us. Find out about scheduled dates and other ways to come and see us.
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Our prospectus

Download a copy of our undergraduate prospectus for 2019-20 entry.