How to apply to NTU through Clearing
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Whatever your situation, it's easy to apply to NTU through Clearing when it opens.
Applying to NTU through Clearing:
- Find a course you’re interested in
- Call us or apply online
- We’ll ask about your qualifications
- If we can, we’ll make you an offer. You’ll receive an offer email with the next steps
- You add NTU as your Clearing choice in UCAS
Before you apply get these things ready
- Your exam results, including A-level / BTEC / equivalent Level 3 qualification results, including GCSE grades / equivalent Level 2 qualifications – so we can quickly match them with the entry requirements for the course(s) you’re interested in
- Your UCAS ID and Clearing number, which you can find on your UCAS Hub as you’ll need access to your UCAS account to add your Clearing choice
- Your contact details – home address, contact phone number, and email. If you don’t have a UCAS ID, create a UCAS Hub account to get one. You can do this before or after receiving a Clearing offer.
Option 1: Call our Clearing phone line
Once you’ve called our Clearing number and reached our dedicated phone line, one of our expert team will try and secure your place on a suitable NTU course. They’ll want to know about your qualifications, and – if relevant – any useful professional experience.
If we have course vacancies available and you’ve got the necessary grades, our Clearing adviser will confirm that your application’s been successful. We know that results day can be a bit stressful, so we’ll resolve things quickly, and keep any worries or uncertainty to a minimum. If you’re successful, you’ll then receive an email confirming our offer, and advice on how to respond to it through UCAS.
For some courses (in certain areas of art and design, for example), you might be asked to prepare for and attend an interview, talk to a tutor, or submit a portfolio, as part of your application. We’ll explain the process and next steps over the phone.
If you’re an international student calling from outside the UK, we have expert country advisers who’ll review your application and guide you through the whole process.
Remember, we’ll need to speak directly with you on the day, so make sure you’re available.
Option 2: Apply online
We know not everyone’s a fan of phone calls. If you already know what NTU course you’d like to apply for, you can apply online.
After completing the required fields and submitting your application, we’ll send you an email – hopefully confirming that you’ve been successful in securing a place at NTU – and providing instructions on how to accept our offer through UCAS.
Again, there might be additional steps for some courses, such as interviews, submitting a portfolio, or an informal chat with a course tutor. If required, we’ll email full instructions.
Frequently asked questions
When should I apply through Clearing?
You can apply as soon as you've got your results. Courses can fill quickly, so applying early gives you the best chance of securing a place.
Clearing is usually open from early July to mid-October.
You can apply to NTU through Clearing if:
- you've not previously applied to university this year
- you've changed your mind about your university
- you've changed your course choice
- you didn't receive any offers
- you've received your results and are exploring new options.
Don't worry – that's exactly what Clearing is for. If you don't get the grades you were hoping for, you might still be able to get a place at NTU through Clearing. Our friendly advisers will help you explore the courses that match your qualifications.
Once you have your results, get in touch with us. We'll talk you through your options, answer your questions and help you find the right course if we can.
Even if your original plans have changed, you could still be starting your degree at NTU in September 2027.
Yes. If you've done better than expected, Clearing could help you find a course that's a better fit for your grades or your ambitions.
If you're holding a place at another university but want to explore your options, you can use Clearing to see what's available. If you decide you'd like to study at NTU, we'll guide you through the process and explain what you need to do next.
The best place to start is by searching our available courses or getting in touch with us once you have your results.
Applying for an NTU course typically takes around 15 minutes, with a little extra time needed if you are required to submit supporting documents.
Once you receive an offer, you’ll have 48 hours to add NTU as your Clearing choice on your UCAS Hub.
On A-level results day, you'll be able to add your Clearing choice from 1 pm onwards.
See our guides on how to book your accommodation and check availability on our accommodation pages.
If you are studying at NTU London, view accommodation options in London.
If you have studied at another university before and want to change course, you can apply to NTU directly through Clearing. This could be for courses starting in Year One or entry to other years.
If you secure a place on a course at NTU through Clearing and wish to defer your entry to September 2028 you can request this after your place at NTU has been confirmed.
That first phone call went really smoothly, and I actually got offered a place on that very same phone call. That really surprised me and I was like yes, absolutely, I would love to this take this [offer]!
Katya Senior, Games, Animation and VFX student
