Clearing Hotline: 023 9284 8090
We're here to support your application
Our Clearing hotline is open
Speak to our friendly team about your results, your course, your application or anything you need to discuss:
Phoneline opening times
Monday - Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 4pm
Closed weekends and Bank Holiday Monday
Admissions queries
If you are a current applicant and have a question regarding your application, please contact our Admissions team:
UK student enquiries
International student enquiries
Apply for 2024 entry
If you have your results, you can apply directly to us now to start in 2024.
Clearing FAQs
You can apply through Clearing if:
- You don't meet the conditions of your offer for your firm (first) or insurance (second) choice courses
- Your exam results are better than you expected and you want to change your course or university
- You don't hold any offers
- You've accepted an offer but changed your mind about the course you want to do
- You're applying for the first time after 30 June 2024
After we make you an offer we'll send you a confirmation email. This email will let you know what you need to do next and it will tell you what you need to provide us. In some instances we may ask you to send us copies of certificates or you may need to send us a portfolio.
If you've previously applied through UCAS you'll need to use your UCAS Hub to accept our offer by adding us as your Clearing choice.
If you're having issues, please contact us on +44 (0)23 9284 8090 or admissions@port.ac.uk
Once you've accepted your Clearing course offer, we'll be in touch with details of available accommodation in the area. This will include our latest hall availability and support to find local rented accommodation via portsmouthstudentpad.co.uk
See our accommodation page for more information.
No, it's not too late and you should make your application for student finance as soon as possible. You don't have to wait for your results. You can make your application now and just amend it when you know where you're going to be.
If you've already applied for your student loan, you'll need to log into your account and update details about your new course/university. If you haven't applied for your student loan yet, don't panic. Apply today – it only takes 30 minutes.
Find out more in our Student finance for Clearing guide.
If you're an EU or international student and you need a visa to study here, you need to start the process quickly as visas can take some time to come through. Get in touch with our visa support team if you have a question or problem.
See more on visa advice.
If you would like further information or guidance, please contact our international office or call our International Clearing Hotline on +44(0)23 9284 8785.
Yes, our four career-focused undergraduate courses at our growing London campus are available to apply for through Clearing.
What can't I apply for?
Please note that 2024 applications for the medical degree have now closed and it will not be in Clearing. If you have any questions, contact us at medicalschoolenquiries@port.ac.uk
Please be advised that not all courses will enter Clearing and some may only have limited spaces, so it's advisable to call our Clearing Hotline to check the latest vacancies on 023 9284 8090.