These top Russell Group unis have lots of spaces left for clearing on Results Day 2026

Happy A Level Results Day! If you’re looking for where to apply through clearing, then don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. Here’s a list of all the Russell Group universities that have courses available through clearing, and all their hotlines.

University of Edinburgh

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One of the UK’s top universities, the University of Edinburgh, has one course open for clearing – Nursing Studies. It’s a four-year course starting this September, so if you’re interested, give their helpline a call at 0131 650 1000.

King’s College London

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There are plenty of courses available at King’s College London that are still up for grabs, from STEM subjects like Physics and Neuroscience to humanities like Liberal Arts and Philosophy. Study at one of the top universities in the country and call +44 (0)20 3858 1050.

University of Manchester

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There’s also a huge range of courses available at the University of Manchester, which is a top 25 school. For more information, click here.

University of Bristol

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The University of Bristol currently has 12 courses open for clearing, including Music and Philosophy. Their clearing hotline is now open, so call 0117 394 1649.

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University of Glasgow

Glasgow has plenty of courses available to apply through clearing this year, so if you’re interested in studying in Scotland, call 0141 330 2999 with your UCAS ID and grades ready.

University of Birmingham

Another top university accepting prospective students last minute through clearing is Birmingham. Call their clearing hotline at 0121 331 6777.

University of Sheffield

If you’re interested in studying at Sheffield this year, then you’re in luck – they have lots of interesting courses still up for grabs. Call their clearing hotline at 0114 212 9900.

University of Leeds

Leeds has loads of places still available in super competitive courses like mechanical engineering and biomedical sciences, so give them a call at 0370 126 0606.

University of Warwick

One of the highest-rated universities in the UK still has plenty of places available for home students looking for courses through clearing; contact their clearing hotline at 02476 533 544.

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