Clearing 2026
What is Clearing?
Whether your results were better than expected or not quite what you hoped for, Clearing gives you the opportunity to secure a place at Heriot-Watt University.
We offer a supportive, flexible and welcoming environment to help you apply through Clearing. Explore available courses, speak to our team, and take your next step towards studying with us.
For more information, please head to our Blogs section or get in touch with us directly.
Reasons to choose Heriot-Watt University
1st in Scotland and 2nd in the UK for positive graduate outcomes
According to Graduate Outcomes, 2024. You’ll also have lifelong access to our award winning Careers Service.
3-Year honours degrees available
Study your programme in three years instead of the typical four, all whilst enjoying the same perks as those joining us in first year.
Guaranteed Accommodation
Stay in safe and secure housing on our beautiful parkland campus in Edinburgh within walking distance of facilities – all bills included.
Study at our Dubai or Malaysia campuses
Stay for a semester, a year or longer through our Go Global inter-campus transfer programme - available only for Heriot-Watt students.
Free accommodation for first semester
Designed to help with the cost of starting university, we offer a free semester of accommodation for all undergraduate students from England, Wales and Northern Ireland beginning in 2026, saving you over £3,000
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Hear some of our current student's clearing experiences
Virtual tour
Get the best of both worlds – study and live on our beautiful parkland campus and get easy access to Edinburgh city life.
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Foundation programmes
Gain direct entry into year two of your chosen undergraduate degree through one of our immersive foundation programmes.
Graduate Apprenticeships
Graduate Apprenticeships allow employees to earn a degree while working within an organisation, combining academic study with practical, hands-on experience.
Accommodation
We have 2000 rooms of student accommodation in self-catering halls of residences at Heriot-Watt University's Edinburgh Campus.
Campus tours
Visit our Edinburgh or Scottish Borders campuses with guided and self-guided tours available every day until 18th August, then every Thursday thereafter. Discover more and book your place.