Clearing advice for international students

Clearing opens on 5 July 2025.

If you already have your results and you know which course you want to study, you can apply now! Find out how to apply on our Clearing page.

You can find a list of the courses available in Clearing on our Courses in Clearing page.

Please note, you can only apply through Clearing if you aren’t currently holding an offer in UCAS at another UK university. UCAS is the UK’s university application system.

Applications in Clearing close for international students on 18 August 2025.

See all courses in Clearing.

The list of courses available in Clearing changes regularly, so if you see a course you’d like to study, apply as soon as you can. Most UK students don't get their exam results until 14 August, so as an international student you may have an advantage if you already have your exam results. But remember, popular courses may fill up fast! More courses may be added later, so keep checking through the coming weeks.

If we make you an offer in Clearing we'll confirm this in an email to you and give you a specified time period for you to accept the offer.

EU/EEA students apply through Clearing in the same way as other international or UK students. Find out more about visas and fee status for EU/EEA nationals.

Please visit our Fees and funding section for further details of tuition fees this year as well as our EU Qualifications Welcome Awards Scheme. This Scheme supports students starting their undergraduate course with us in September 2025 at level 3 (Foundation) or level 4 (first year), who are accepted on their programme based on an eligible EU qualification. It is important to note that eligibility for this award is not based on nationality, but on qualification.

Clearing is for undergraduate courses, and postgraduate applications for September 2025 entry close on 14 July. But we offer a wide range of our postgraduate courses with a January 2026 start as well as they September 2026 intake. Find out more about postgraduate application deadlines.

Find postgraduate courses and apply now.

We accept a wide range of qualifications from all over the world. Entry requirements are often given in terms of A Levels or UCAS points, so visit your country page for guidance on the qualifications we accept from around the world and an indication of grade requirements, remembering that these may be different during the Clearing period. If you can’t find your qualifications, please contact us.

Individual course pages will tell you any additional entry requirements for the specific programme.

See information for students studying an International or European Baccalaureate or refer to the UCAS calculator to determine your point score.

We work in partnership with a range of International Foundation providers, providing progression on to our degree programmes for those students from different education systems, or who are changing subject area and need support.

For these courses you do not need to use our Clearing form and can apply directly to our partners. Entry requirements vary by provider so please check with them.

More information about University preparation courses.

If you are a Kaplan foundation student you can speak to an adviser at your College or you can contact [email protected] for guidance on applying to Westminster in Clearing. Kaplan International College London students studying on a Westminster pathway will be contacted directly once we receive your final results.

If you need a Student visa to study at the University of Westminster then you will be required to study full-time. Further information about Student visas is available on our visas and advice pages.

On application you’ll receive an email with instructions about submitting a portfolio and the format we require. Courses requiring a portfolio may take longer to reach a decision as the portfolio will need to be assessed. You will find information about portfolios within the entry requirements section of the course pages.

For September 2025 entry, our standard undergraduate Bachelor's degrees require IELTS 6.0 overall with a minimum 5.5 in each component, or an equivalent examination. Some courses may have different requirements which are listed under the entry requirements section on the course page.

The University recognises a wide range of different English qualifications. To find out more check our list of accepted English language exams or you can check your country page for requirements for your country.

Don’t have your English qualification yet?

If you have all your other results, but require an English exam and don’t yet have it, the University accepts a range of tests, some of which such as KITE and Oxford ELLT offer discounted rates for students applying to Westminster. These tests can be taken online and generally provide results within a few days of taking the test.

For information about the full range of tests accepted visit our English language requirements pages.

If you wish to transfer to Westminster from another university and you want to join us in the second or third year of a degree, you cannot apply through Clearing. The process is slightly different for this type of application. Please contact us at [email protected] and we can provide advice on the next steps.

We work with education agents in the UK and around the world. Please visit your country page for information about our authorised local agents. They will be able to assist you with your application and the visa process. Find out more about selecting Student Guide to Choosing an Education Agent.

As an institution, the University of Westminster is committed to the UK Agent Quality Framework (AQF). Find out more about how we work with agents.

Our country pages have contact details for our agents in your country who can help you to apply and support you through the visa process. Further information about Student visas is also available on our visas and advice pages or by visiting the UK Government visa pages.