Clearing 2026 | Register Now | St Mary's University, London

Clearing 2026 opens in July

Join a top 10 university through Clearing 2026

Whether you didn't get the results you were hoping for, missed the UCAS deadline, or have changed your mind about your course, Clearing 2026 gives you another opportunity to find the right university place.

At St Mary's University, London, we're a top 10 university for teaching quality (2025 Sunday Times Good University Guide) with a leafy campus right in the heart of London. Here, you're known, supported, and part of a community that really cares. Studying with us, you'll leave prepared for more than a career – with the knowledge, experience and personal skills to be ready for whatever comes next.

During Clearing, we advertise all the remaining spaces on our courses, so you can join us for the upcoming academic year. Explore our Clearing courses to find the right one for you.

Clearing 2026 opens in July, but you can register now for priority access, and we'll call you as soon as it opens.

Already have your results? You don’t have to wait. Apply now directly or through UCAS Extra. Find out more about how to apply.

International student? If you live outside the UK, you don’t need to wait either – browse our courses now. Alternatively, explore our guide to international Clearing.

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What is Clearing?

Clearing is when universities open remaining spaces on their courses before the academic years starts. It's the ideal way to secure a university place if you didn't get the results you expect, missed the deadline, or simply changed your mind about the course you want to do.

Find out more on how it works and what you need to do in our guide to university Clearing.

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How to apply for Clearing 2026

Clearing 2026 will open in July

Follow these three simple steps to be ready to apply when Clearing opens:

Step 1: Explore our courses

Step 2: Register for priority access

Step 3: Apply when you get your results

Explore our Clearing courses

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Get in touch with our team

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We're on live chat, ready to help you with any questions you may have.

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You can contact us directly by messaging us on +44 7360 538225

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We're here 10am - 3pm every weekday.

Learn more about Clearing

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Why choose St Mary's University, London?

At our London campus, you’ll find more than a university - you’ll find a community that nurtures your potential, supports your ambitions, and gives you space to grow. Set in a green oasis with room to breathe, we offer the personalised guidance and one-to-one support that helps you thrive today and prepare for tomorrow. Here, you’re not just another student, you're known, valued, and part of something bigger.

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What's life like at St Mary's?

Find out more about student life at St Mary's and why we're in the top 10 for student experience (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024).

Is university right for you?

What are the benefits of a university education? Lucy Timms, Business Management Senior Lecturer at St Mary's University, gives an overview of employment statistics that highlight the importance of a higher education degree, and discusses other benefits rooted in personal and professional development for university students.