Late applications

Entry requirements typically remain the same as if you were to apply before the January deadline.

Applicants who apply later may have a more limited selection of courses, as some may already be full, and may not be offered their first-choice course.

Yes, you still need academic references and a personal statement. These are required to demonstrate your suitability for a course, even for late applications.

Yes, you should apply as soon as possible. Delays may affect your access to loans or scholarships for the academic year.

Yes, if you're an undergraduate or postgraduate applicant at NTU, your first year of accommodation in Nottingham is guaranteed, regardless of when you apply. We usually have good availability across most halls right through Clearing and beyond the UCAS deadline.

If you have your results, you’re not holding an offer from a university, and the course still has places, you can apply through Clearing. Whilst Clearing officially opens on Thursday 2 July 2026, the majority of applications made through Clearing will happen from A-level results day onwards, as this is when most students receive their final grades.