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Clearing

The UCAS process in which applicants without a confirmed university place can find courses with vacancies, mainly after results day.

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All four UK nations (details may differ)
Topic
Higher education

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UCAS (Universities and Colleges Admissions Service) All four UK nations (details may differ)
The organisation that runs the central application system for undergraduate courses at UK universities and colleges.
Adjustment All four UK nations (details may differ)
A former UCAS service that let applicants who did better than expected look for an alternative course; replaced by applicants using Clearing.

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