What is university Clearing
Find out about the Clearing process
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.
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
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.
Discover student life at the University of Sussex
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[A montage of video footage showing the University of Sussex campus and students using the study and leisure facilities]
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[Video footage of an Open Day with student ambassadors leading tours around the campus, showing accommodation, lecture theatres, sports facilities and lessons happening in a variety of settings]
[Video footage of Brighton, University of Sussex students graduating and drone footage of the campus]
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Virtual tour
Could there be a better place to be a student than our beautiful campus? Nestled in the South Downs National Park, we’re just nine minutes from one of the UK’s most iconic cities and the sea.
To get a picture of life on our campus and the excitement of being in the city of Brighton, take our virtual tour.
Campus tours
Get a taste of life at Sussex by exploring our campus on a guided tour.
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.
