Clearing is now open. Find out the key things to know and how to apply for a course as an international student.
What is Clearing?
Clearing is a part of the UK’s application process run by UCAS. It helps students find and apply for courses that still have places available.
You can use Clearing if:
- your results weren't what you expected
- you didn’t receive any offers
- you received offers you don’t want to accept
- you’ve changed your mind about what or where you want to study
- you’re applying after 30 June 2026
Who is eligible?
You can apply through Clearing if you're a:
- UK student
- International student
- EU/EEA student
If you’re a Kaplan Foundation Student, you can get advice on applying to Westminster through Clearing by speaking with your college adviser or emailing [email protected].
What courses can I apply for?
Clearing is only available for undergraduate courses. To see what courses you can apply for, see our Courses in Clearing page.
If you need a Student visa to study at Westminster, you’ll only be able to apply for full-time courses.
If you’re looking to apply for an International Foundation programme, you won’t be able to do this through Clearing. For details on your options, see our University preparation courses page.
How to apply
The Clearing application deadline for international students is 14 August 2026.
You can apply for a course in Clearing via our online application form.
Apply onlineGo to Clearing online application form
Application guidance
- 2 July 2026: Clearing opens
- 6 July 2026: International Baccalaureate (IB) results day
- 13 August 2026: A Level, BTEC and T Level results day
- 14 August 2026: Clearing closes to international students
- 21 August 2026: Deadline for meeting your offer conditions and paying your deposit
- 31 August 2026: Deadline for students outside the UK to request their Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS)
- 11 September 2026: Deadline for students already in the UK to request their CAS
- 14 September 2026: Enrolment
You’ll need to be registered with the UK’s university application system, UCAS.
To apply, you’ll need:
- your UCAS ID
- your results – if you haven’t received these yet, you’ll need to wait until you receive them before applying
- your English language qualifications
- copies of your transcripts and certificates
- a list of courses you’re interested in studying
Specific qualifications and English language requirements can be found on our course pages.
We accept a wide range of qualifications from all over the world – you can find useful guidance on our country pages.
If you need to submit a portfolio for the course you’re applying for, you’ll be emailed instructions after submitting your application.
You can also find details about portfolio requirements on our course pages.
Full guidance on visa requirements can be found on our Visas and advice page.
- For help and advice on funding, including scholarships, see our International student funding page
- For details on this year's tuition fees, see our Fees page
- If you’re an EU/EEA student, you may be eligible for a tuition fee reduction on your first year through our EU Qualifications Welcome Awards Scheme
If you’d like to transfer to Year 2 or Year 3 of a similar course, you may be able to do this through Clearing. This is known as advanced entry and is subject to entry requirements and course availability.
If you’d like to transfer to a different subject, you’ll usually need to apply for Year 1 of a new course through Clearing.
For guidance, email [email protected].
International student stories
My Clearing journey
Student life at Westminster
Useful resources
- You can find detailed Clearing guidance in the UCAS guide for international students
- For country‑specific guidance and details of overseas representatives who can help with your application, see our country pages
- To find out more about studying at Westminster, see our International page
Contact us
For help with entry requirements, applying through Clearing and finding accommodation, you can book a 1-2-1 meeting with us.
If you’re based in Europe, you can get tailored advice by emailing [email protected].
For general Clearing enquiries, email [email protected].