How to apply to NTU through Clearing
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Maybe your final grades have come as a surprise; maybe you delayed your application until later in the year; or maybe you’ve changed your mind about what you’d like to study, or where.
Whatever your situation, it's easy to apply to NTU through Clearing, with first-year accommodation in Nottingham guaranteed for all Clearing applicants too.
Already got your results?
Apply through Clearing today
- 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 add NTU as your Clearing choice in UCAS
Don’t have your results yet?
Get ready for Clearing now
You won't be to apply until you have your results – but you can prepare. Getting ready now means you can apply quickly on results day.
Find out how to prepare for Clearing
Before you apply get these things ready
- Your exam results, including A-level / BTEC / equivalent level three qualification results, and your 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 in your application on 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.
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.
Check the Clearing phone line opening hours.
Option 2: Apply online
Prefer to apply online? 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 open from 2 July 2026 and closes on 19 October 2026.
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.
Applying for an NTU course typically takes around 15 minutes, with a little extra time needed if you are required to submit supporting documents.
To make a Clearing application, you can call our Clearing line on +44 (0)115 848 6000 where our team of advisers can discuss your options with you. See our Clearing phone line opening hours.
Once you receive an offer, you’ll have 48 hours to add NTU as your Clearing choice on your UCAS Hub.
Please note: On A-level results day (Thursday 13 August), you'll be able to add your Clearing choice from 1 pm onwards.
At NTU your first year of accommodation in Nottingham is guaranteed. See our guides on how to book your accommodation.
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.
To make a Clearing application, you can call our Clearing line on +44 (0)115 848 6000 where our team of advisers can discuss your options with you. See our Clearing phone line opening hours.
If you've secured a place on a course at NTU through Clearing and wish to defer your entry to September 2027, you can request this by completing the Clearing enquiry form.
If you're not sure what to do or ready to apply yet, that’s completely normal. You don’t need to have everything figured out. Our team is here to help you explore your options and make the right choice.
You can speak to one of our advisers during our phone line opening hours by calling +44 (0)115 848 6000.
After receiving your Clearing offer
Once you've been made an offer, you'll want to know the next steps. Find out more about what happens after you receive your Clearing offer from NTU.
After you receive a Clearing offerThat 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
Watch our Clearing guides
Our videos have been created to tell you all you need to know about Clearing and to help guide you through the process.
