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What is university Clearing?
Clearing is a system in the UK that helps students find university places if they didn't meet their original offers, or if they applied late. It's also for universities to fill any remaining vacancies. The new guide mentioned in the story is specifically for the 2026 Clearing cycle, highlighting its role in guiding students through this process.
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Record number of students expected to get first choice university place New interactive guide ranks all 128 UK universities for 2026This explainer came from a news story
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