Clearing for international students
If you've received your results and need to change your plans for September, you're in the right place!
Is Clearing right for you?
Applying via Clearing is a good option for students who:
- have not applied for a university place yet
- have changed their mind about which programme to study
- have not met the entry requirements for their chosen course and would like to find an alternative
- have received better results than expected and would like to switch to a different programme
Who is eligible for Clearing?
If you meet one of the following criteria, you can apply through Clearing:
- you are not holding any offers from universities or colleges
- your offers have not been confirmed because you have not met the conditions
- you have declined, or not responded to, a changed course/date of entry/point of entry offer
- you have applied too late for your application to be considered before Clearing
Applying through Clearing
If you are interested in applying to Cardiff University through Clearing or have questions about the vacancies we have available, please contact us on:
- internationalclearing@cardiff.ac.uk
- +44 (0)29 2251 9936
Or complete our Clearing online enquiry form.
Why choose to study at Cardiff?
The UK’s friendliest city
Cardiff was voted the friendliest city in the UK in the Condé Nast Traveller Readers’ Choice Awards 2023.
12th for graduate employablity
Our graduates are sought after by employers according to the Times Higher Education Global University Employability Ranking 2023.
2nd most affordable
Cardiff has been ranked the second most affordable UK city for students in the Natwest Student Living Index 2023.
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Studying at Cardiff University
Our students talk about what made them choose Cardiff, and what it's like to study here.
Information for new students
From online enrolment to paying your tuition fees, through to figuring out how to get to Cardiff, our pages for new students will guide you through the steps you need to take once you have an offer, in order to start your Cardiff adventure.
Chat with our students
Got a question about student life, a course, or what it's really like to study at Cardiff? Our team of student ambassadors are here to answer any of your questions.
Accommodation
Whether you choose to live in a university residence or private accommodation, we want you to feel at home here.
We guarantee accommodation for most applicants who join us through Clearing in 2024.
You are guaranteed accommodation if you:
- receive an offer through Clearing by 19 August 2024
- meet all the deadlines stated in your offer email
Applicants will either be allocated a room in university residences or accommodation provided and managed by a private accommodation provider.
Making the most of your university experience
It's not all work, work, work. What you do outside of your studies can be as important as what you learn inside a lecture hall.
Contact the International Office
If you have a question, or need help with your preparations to come to Cardiff, please contact us- we are here to support you.
If you have a student ID number, please include it in all correspondence, and provide as much information as possible so that we can assist you.
How to apply
If you are interested in applying to Cardiff University through Clearing or have questions about the vacancies we have available, please contact:
International clearing enquiries
- internationalclearing@cardiff.ac.uk
- +44 (0)29 2251 9936
Or complete our Clearing online enquiry form.
If you contact us by email please include:
- your name
- your UCAS ID (if you have one)
- your nationality or country of residence
- your course of interest
- any supporting documents that you might have (transcripts, qualifications and English language test results)
