Clearing: Start your journey with us now

Think it's too late to start your studies? Think again.

Call us

If you've been thinking about starting your Higher Education journey and taking your career to the next level, there is still time to apply for this Autumn, at University Centre Leeds.

If you have any enquiries:

Call us on 0333 090 1218

*Phone lines are open 9:30am to 4:30pm Monday to Friday

Email us on admissions@ucleeds.ac.uk


 

Join us on Results Day (Thursday 13 August) and explore your options in person. Our team will be on hand to answer questions, discuss courses and support you through Clearing. Speak with Admissions, meet curriculum staff, tour our facilities and learn more about student support.

Application Support (booking required)

Need help with your application? We're offering one-to-one application support sessions where you can chat with our team about all things University Centre Leeds.

Sessions will take place at our University Centre Leeds Mabgate campus, LS9 7DZ.

Find out how to get here on our 'Getting to University Centre Leeds' page.

How to book:

Application support sessions must be booked in advance using our Booking Form.

What is 'Clearing'?

Clearing is a process that opens each Summer, where prospective students can apply for a place on a degree course in the period leading up to the course's start-date in the Autumn.

If you're applying after July, depending on your course, this is likely how you will apply. 

Know what course you want to apply for?

Find out how to apply for your course below.


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How to Apply for 2026 entry


Depending on your circumstances, you have the following options:

Already applied to an institution through UCAS?

If you have already applied somewhere through UCAS, you will need to call our Clearing Hotline to enquire about applying for 2026 entry.

You can call us on 0333 090 1218

Phone lines are open 9:30am to 4:30pm Monday to Friday

Our friendly Admissions team are there to answer all of your questions and guide you through the application process.


Not yet applied through UCAS but decided you want to study a degree? 

For most full-time undergraduate courses you can apply to University Centre Leeds through UCAS.

Visit the UCAS how to apply pages for a step-by-step guide on this.

You will need to know: 

  • University Centre Leeds’ UCAS institution codeL21
  • The UCAS course code for your course – you can find this on the course’s page on our website, on UCAS, or in our Prospectus. 

Already know what course you want to apply for? Find the application link for your course.


 

Student at Leeds City College, Leeds Sixth Form College, Harrogate College or Keighley College and not yet applied through UCAS? 

You can apply directly to University Centre Leeds without going through UCAS, avoiding the application fee.

You can use our applicant portal to submit your application if:

  • You have not already applied through UCAS for 2026 entry
  • You wish to study a full-time undergraduate course exclusively at University Centre Leeds

Apply using our Direct Application Form


 

Access your Prospectus

Want to find out more about the wide range of courses, student support and more available for students at University Centre Leeds?

Access your University Centre Leeds Prospectus now.