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UCAS Extra explained

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What is UCAS Extra?

If you haven't received any offers from your UCAS choices, or you've decided not to accept the offers you've received, UCAS Extra gives you another opportunity to apply for an undergraduate course before Clearing opens.

At Nottingham Trent University, we welcome applications through UCAS Extra where places are available. Before applying, check the course entry requirements and make sure you're eligible.

How to apply through UCAS Extra

Log in to your UCAS account to check whether you're eligible. If you can use UCAS Extra, you'll see an "Add Extra Choice" button in the Choices section.

You'll usually be eligible if you:

  • have used all five of your UCAS choices and haven't received any offers
  • have declined all the offers you've received
  • have withdrawn all your choices

Through UCAS Extra, you can add one new course choice at a time and continue applying before the UCAS Extra deadline. For full guidance, visit the UCAS Extra information page.

Before submitting your application, make sure you:

  • check that places are available on your chosen course via UCAS
  • meet the course entry requirements
  • review any additional requirements, such as interviews or portfolio submissions

UCAS Extra closes at 6 pm on 1 July 2027.

If you're applying after this deadline, you'll need to apply through Clearing instead. Clearing helps students find a university place if they haven't secured one through the main application cycle.

Find out more about Clearing at NTU

What if I can't apply through UCAS Extra?

If you haven't applied to university through UCAS yet, you don't need to use UCAS Extra. Instead, you can apply through the standard UCAS application process.

Our step-by-step guide explains everything you need to know about applying to NTU through UCAS.

How to apply to NTU

If you've already applied through UCAS but have missed the UCAS Extra deadline, you may still be able to apply through Clearing.

If you receive an offer through UCAS Extra

If you're offered a place through UCAS Extra, you'll need to respond through UCAS.

Once you've accepted an offer through UCAS Extra, you won't be able to apply for any more courses using the service.

Need help?

If you'd like to discuss your options, our Admissions team can help.

  • Call us on +44 (0)115 848 4200
  • Complete our enquiry form
  • Visit the UCAS website for more information about UCAS Extra

NTU's UCAS institution name: NOTRE
NTU's UCAS institution code: N91

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