Direct answer
The University of Dundee launches its 2026 Clearing on 1 July 2026, one day before the official UCAS opening on 2 July. Most undergraduate courses are available through Clearing, with exceptions including Medicine, Dentistry, Child Nursing, and Art and Design. You can apply by finding a course vacancy, completing an application form, and adding your choice to the UCAS Hub if an offer is made. Decisions are typically given immediately over the phone. The Clearing phone line is +44 (0)1382 386386, open Monday to Friday 09:00–17:00, with extended hours on key results days.
What Clearing is
Clearing is the process universities use to fill vacant spaces on courses. The University of Dundee participates fully in Clearing for 2026, opening its own Clearing operation on 1 July 2026, ahead of the official UCAS Clearing start on 2 July.
Who can use Clearing
You can use Clearing if any of the following apply to you:
- You missed the UCAS deadline.
- You changed your mind about your firm choice.
- You do not have a university place on results day.
- From 5 July 2026, you hold an unconditional offer and choose to self-release via UCAS to enter Clearing.
Courses available and excluded
Most undergraduate courses at the University of Dundee are available through Clearing for 2026. The university offers its full prospectus of courses for 2026. However, the following courses are confirmed as not participating in Clearing:
- Medicine
- Dentistry
- Child Nursing
- Art and Design
Specific entry requirements for individual Clearing courses are not published on the central Clearing page and require a live recheck. Real-time availability of specific courses also requires direct confirmation with the Clearing team.
How to apply
The application process follows three steps:
- Find a course vacancy through the university’s Clearing listings.
- Complete an application form.
- If an offer is made, add your choice to the UCAS Hub.
Decisions on Clearing applications are typically given immediately over the phone.
Key dates and contact hours
The University of Dundee Clearing phone line is +44 (0)1382 386386. Standard operating hours are Monday to Friday, 09:00–17:00. Extended and special hours for 2026 are:
- 1 July 2026: University of Dundee Clearing launches.
- 2 July 2026: UCAS Clearing officially opens.
- 4 August 2026 (Qualifications Scotland results day): phone lines open 08:00–19:00.
- 8 August 2026 (Saturday): phone lines open 10:00–16:00.
- 13 August 2026 (A-level results day): phone lines open 08:00–19:00.
- 15 August 2026 (Saturday): phone lines open 10:00–16:00.
From 5 July 2026, students with unconditional offers can self-release via UCAS to enter Clearing.
What the official page establishes and what requires live rechecking
The official University of Dundee Clearing page establishes the framework for participation, eligibility criteria, excluded courses, application steps, and all contact hours. It confirms that Dundee was named the best place to live in Scotland for under 35s by The Times in 2026.
What requires live rechecking includes:
- Specific entry requirements for individual Clearing courses.
- Real-time availability of specific courses.
FAQ
When does University of Dundee Clearing open for 2026?
The University of Dundee launches its Clearing on 1 July 2026, one day before the official UCAS Clearing opening on 2 July.
Which courses are not available through Clearing at Dundee?
Medicine, Dentistry, Child Nursing, and Art and Design are excluded from Clearing. Most other undergraduate courses are available.
Can I get a decision immediately when I call Dundee Clearing?
Yes. The official page states that decisions on Clearing applications are typically given immediately over the phone.
What are the phone line hours on A-level results day?
On A-level results day (13 August 2026), the Clearing phone lines are open from 08:00 to 19:00.
Can I self-release into Clearing if I already hold an unconditional offer?
Yes. From 5 July 2026, students with unconditional offers can self-release via UCAS to enter Clearing.
Official sources
The information in this article is drawn exclusively from the University of Dundee’s official Clearing 2026 page, which details availability, eligibility, and application procedures. All dates, phone numbers, and course exclusions are verified against this first-party source.
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