Does Imperial take part in Clearing?

Imperial does not typically enter into Clearing, which is a UCAS process that lets you apply for a course which still has places for the current year of entry.

You should check universities’ websites and UCAS for details of which courses have Clearing places. You can find out more about Clearing on the UCAS website. 

If I narrowly miss my grades in the summer, should I retake or go through Clearing?

If you don’t achieve the grades in your Imperial offer, we will carefully reconsider your application during the confirmation period.

Your department will then take a decision about whether to confirm your place based on the grades you have achieved and the spaces available at that time.

If your place with Imperial is not confirmed, you may end up being placed with your Insurance Choice institution (if you have one, and if they accept your grades).

If you are unsuccessful at securing a place with either your Firm Choice or Insurance Choice university, you still have options:

• Reapply for the following year of entry in the new UCAS cycle (you may choose to resit or retake exams at the next available opportunity)
• Enter into UCAS Clearing to try to secure a place for the current year of entry

Read our page Exam results: What next? for important information on key issues, including offer conditions, results, and Firm/Insurance Choices.