Your Guide to University Clearing – and Finding Student Accommodation in Leeds

If you’ve just received your results, missed your grades, applied late, or decided you want to change your course or university — University Clearing 2025 is your second chance. And if you’re heading to Leeds, you’ll also need to secure student accommodation quickly — that’s where Rooftop Living can help.

What is University Clearing?

Clearing is the UCAS process that matches students without a university place to courses with vacancies. You can use Clearing if:

• You didn’t receive any offers

• You didn’t meet the conditions of your firm or insurance choice

• You’ve declined your place

• You applied after 30 June

This system is open to both UK and international students, and can be a great opportunity to secure a spot on the right course — even if it wasn’t your original plan.

Key Clearing 2025 Dates

Date

Event

5 July 2025

Clearing officially opens

14 August 2025

A-Level results day — peak Clearing activity

Mid-October

Final date to apply through Clearing

While Clearing is open from early July, the busiest period will be in August after A-Level results are released — so act quickly if you want the best choice of courses and student housing.

How to Use Clearing – Step-by-Step

1. Check your Clearing status
   Log into UCAS Hub — if you’re eligible, you’ll see a Clearing entry.

2. Search for available courses
   Use the official UCAS course search tool to find universities with vacancies.

3. Contact universities directly
   Call admissions teams, have your grades ready, and be prepared to explain why you’re a good fit.

4. Get a verbal offer
   If a university offers you a place, they’ll explain how to add it as your Clearing choice on UCAS Hub.

5. Secure your accommodation
   Once your place is confirmed, move fast to book your student accommodation. If you’re studying in Leeds, Rooftop Living offers modern, fully furnished student apartments and houses in the city’s most popular areas — perfect for University of Leeds, Leeds Beckett, and Leeds Arts University students.

Why Clearing Can Work in Your Favour

• Fresh opportunities: You might find a course better suited to your career plans.

• New location options: Clearing allows you to consider cities like Leeds, which has a thriving student community and high-quality housing through providers like Rooftop Living.

• No need to panic: Universities actively participate in Clearing and often welcome students who narrowly miss their offer grades.

Student Accommodation in Leeds – Don’t Leave It Too Late

The moment you accept a place in Leeds, start looking for somewhere to live. Rooftop Living specialises in premium student accommodation, offering:

• Prime locations near campus

• All-inclusive bills

• Stylish, fully furnished rooms

• High-speed internet

• 24/7 maintenance and support

Clearing happens fast — and so does the Leeds rental market. Securing your home early will make your move stress-free and help you settle in before lectures begin.

In short: Clearing can open new doors — and if those doors lead you to Leeds, make sure one of them is your front door at Rooftop Living.