University Clearing

Clearing for 2025 will open later this year, but it’s never too early to start exploring the opportunities it provides.

Whether you’re changing your mind about what you want to study or are exploring your options in case you get unexpected grades, Clearing lets you take control of your future. Whatever your circumstances, you’ll find lots of helpful information here.

If you’re looking to join Sussex in 2025, you can browse our courses and apply for entry to start your course in September 2025.

What is university Clearing

Find out about the Clearing process

Students' guide to Clearing 

See our tips for applying for a place at university through Clearing

Clearing for international students

Follow our advice for applying through Clearing as an international student

Find your course 

What courses will be available at Sussex through Clearing 2025?

We will begin listing vacancies when Clearing opens in July 2025, with vacancies for A-level students being previewed in August 2025.

In the meantime, you can get an idea of the type of courses we offer on our undergraduate course pages.

Hear from students who came through Clearing

If plans for applying to your chosen university change, don't panic. Read some of our students' stories about how they found the Clearing experience and how they secured a place at Sussex.

Maddy Coles

Amber Kalejaiye

Uni checklist: How to choose a university

Before you choose a university, check it has everything a university should have: 

1. Was it founded in the year of progress?

   We were founded in 1961 when humanity went to space and hatchbacks were on the streets. 
   
   Find out more about us.

2. Is it nine minutes from Brighton?

   We're located just nine minutes from Brighton & Hove and zero minutes from the South Downs National Park.
   
   Discover more about our location.

3. Does it have iconic architecture?

   Our students have posed next to our concrete University of Sussex sign for decades.
   
   Our 60-year-old architecture remains as beautiful as it did on day one - and some of our buildings are Grade I listed. 
   
   We also have our very own arts centre named after our former Chancellor Lord Richard Attenborough.
   
   Read more about our architecture.

4. Is it working with robots to create future technologies?

   Our Future Technologies Lab is teaching future workers about robotics and other developing technologies. 
   
   Explore our research.

5. Do the students stand up for what they believe in?

   Studying at Sussex is about more than just the classroom – you'll be encouraged to push yourself, explore new ideas and stand up for what you believe in. Our staff have also included three nobel prize winners. 
   
   Read about our inspiring community.

6. Does it have an ever growing list of societies?

   Our Students' Union has more than 200 societies and sport clubs for you to choose from. 
   
   Find out more about our Students' Union.

Find out more about choosing a university and a course.