Clearing
Clearing lines open
8:30am - 5pm
Call: 01243 816002
37th
out of 121 UK universities
Guardian University Guide 2023
7th
in the UK for teaching quality
The Times & Sunday Times Good University Guide 2022
Top 10
for student satisfaction
Complete University Guide 2023
What do I need to do?
Applying through Clearing
We understand Clearing can sometimes be a confusing and stressful period, and so we want to make it as simple as possible.
Our Admissions team are here to help you through the next steps.
You can either:
- Call our Clearing hotline on 01243 816002 and apply over the phone.
- Email our admissions team via admissions@chi.ac.uk to apply.
Our Clearing line is open 8:30am - 5pm.
What is Clearing?
Another way into university
Clearing happens every year and helps thousands of students find the university that's right for them for the upcoming September.
You might find it's the right fit for you if:
- You're applying after 5 July 2023.
- You didn't receive any offers, or you didn't accept any you did receive.
- You are unsure you will meet the condition of your offer(s).
- You did not get the grades you hoped for on Results Day and/or have not been accepted by your Firm or Insurance choices.
- You've decided you would like to apply for a different course or university since you made your UCAS choices.
Accommodation availability
Register your interest in accommodation
If you are interested in applying through Clearing, and you cannot commute from your current address, then you can register your interest with our accommodation team at allocations@chi.ac.uk to be notified if rooms become available or to find out about alternative provisions.
Contact our Accommodation Team
You can contact our Accommodation Team to learn more about your options.
Call us on 01243 812120 or email allocations@chi.ac.uk.
Subject areas
See our list of subjects and find the perfect course for you
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Business
Childhood and Social Work
Criminology and Sociology
Dance
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Engineering, Computing and Mathematics
English and Creative Writing
Film, Media and Screenwriting
Fine Art
Games, Audio, Animation and VFX
History, Politics and International Relations
Law
Music
Musical Theatre and Cabaret
Nursing
Physiotherapy
Psychology and Counselling
Sport
Teaching
Acting, Drama and Directing
Business
Childhood and Social Work
Criminology and Sociology
Dance
Education
Engineering, Computing and Mathematics
English and Creative Writing
Film, Media and Screenwriting
Fine Art
Games, Audio, Animation and VFX
History, Politics and International Relations
Law
Music
Musical Theatre and Cabaret
Nursing
Physiotherapy
Psychology and Counselling
Sport
Teaching
Preparing for September
Ensure you have everything ready for when you start
Fees and finance
Clearing and student finance
What you need to know about student finance and Clearing
International applicants
If you are applying from outside the UK, you can find everything you need to know about fees and funding on our International Fees and Finance pages.
Quick links
See our fees and finance pages for more information
Blogs
Our students give their insight into budgeting and money management
6 ways to improve your budgeting
One of our students take you through a list of six ways you can improve your budgeting process.
How to manage your money
See our list of tips on how to make the most of your money while studying.
Useful to know
Helpful insights at a glance
Student life
Life at university
Experience an exciting student life beyond your studies
We understand that you aren't just here for a degree, and that life outside of study is just as important.
It’s easy to immerse yourself in exciting opportunities and experiences at university, across Chichester, Bognor Regis, and along the South Coast.
Clubs and societies
There are over 50 student-led groups that offer you a fantastic way of making new friends with people with similar interests and passions.
Clubs and societies include:
- Inclusive sport teams
- LGBTQ+ society
- Esports society
- Environmental society
- and many more!
Welcome Week
Our annual Welcome Week introduces you to student life with a schedule of exciting and friendly events during your first week at university.
- Take part in inductions
- Meet your lecturers
- Settle into your accommodation
- Meet new people
- Explore the Freshers Fair
Sport and fitness
Whether you want to improve your health and wellbeing, enjoy social activity with friends, or represent your University, we have everything you need to enjoy your sport experience.
Facilities include:
- Multi-court AstroTurf pitch
- Outdoor and indoor pitches
- Climbing walls
- Fitness suite
- Sports laboratories
Music, Art and Culture
You can take advantage of local and University events and opportunities throughout your studies.
- Close to Chichester Festival Theatre
- Explore the historic Chichester Cathedral
- Plenty of local galleries and museums
- See amazing shows from our Dance and Conservatoire students
- Hear from expert guest speakers
Moving away from home
Campus Connect
Chi Uni Campus Connect is our student-led community app for offer holders.
- Connect with future course mates and flat mates.
- Join live Q&As.
- Get advice on finance, accommodation, and student support.
- Join and create groups and find people with similar interests.
This is your space to make connections and overcome any nerves you might have.
Living here
Our location
Get to know the local area
We know that choosing a university is a big decision, and you need to love where you live and study.
So below is our quick guide to the local area; the beautiful city, rolling countryside and stunning beaches.
Top things to do in Chichester
Chichester is a thriving city full of everything you would expect from city life.
It has everything you need – a cinema, bowling alley, park, shopping, theatre, bars and restaurants.
We are also lucky to be close to areas of outstanding natural beauty, including the South Downs National Park and our blue flag beach at West Wittering.
Top things to do in Bognor Regis
This famous seaside destination has a high street just a short walk from the beach front, with shops, pubs and restaurants.
Fancy a day at the beach? Bognor Regis has a sand and shingle beach which is 915 steps from the campus.
Other attractions include crazy golf, Picturedrome cinema, sailing, scuba diving, the BASE skatepark, local theatres and a nightclub on the pier.
Commuting to university
Being a commuter
Understand your options as a commuting student
You may prefer to or need to commute to university rather than stay in student accommodation.
With excellent public transport links, student parking rates, and on-campus bike storage, we welcome those commuting through a variety of means.
Cycling to university
- Approximately 160 covered cycle spaces at the Bishop Otter campus in Chichester and 90 covered spaces at Bognor Regis.
- No charge for cycles parked in these spaces.
- Secure storage compounds at both campuses.
- Free access to secure storage compounds on both campuses with your campus card.
Free bus travel for students
- Bus stops at both campuses.
- Free travel on U7 and U8 buses (these also take you between each campus).
- Subsidised travel on Stagecoach 50 bus.
- Travelling by bus helps reduce local congestion and air pollution.
Parking your car on campus
Students who live outside the exclusion zone (1.5 miles radius from their main campus) will be eligible to park on campus.
Parking currently costs £1.35 per day for students, with income going towards the implementation of the University's Sustainable travel plan.
Learn more about commuting to our campuses
You can find out more about travelling to either of our campuses on our How to Find Us page.
Support, health and wellbeing
Supporting our students
Listening, advising and offering a range of professional services
The University of Chichester has an outstanding reputation for student satisfaction and retention, and one of the key underlying factors is the excellence of our support services.
As a student, you could benefit from specific types of support, such as:
- Helping to sort out your finances
- Understand your future career options
- Managing a disability
- Looking after your health
- Getting through a tough period
- Planning your future
Careers and Employability Support
Our friendly and professional team of career experts are here to help you plan your future.
Health and Wellbeing
Explore our advice and see the professional services you can access throughout your studies.
Disability, Learning Difficulties and Medical Conditions
Hear how those with particular needs can access support throughout your time with us.
International Student Support
The International Student Advisory Service are here to support our international students throughout their studies.
Care Leavers
Find out about our Care Leavers Package and download our Care Leavers Guide.
Chaplaincy
Learn more about the Chaplaincy, available to students of all faiths and none.
Visit us
See for yourself
Come for a campus tour
You still have time to come and learn more about us for yourself by signing up for a campus tour.
Campus tours
Our campus tours are led by our fantastic student ambassadors and allow you to see our beautiful campuses at your own pace.
You can:
- Explore our campuses
- Speak to our students
- Learn more about our facilities
- Book a time that suits you
- Get a feel for the University
Video tours
Fees and finance
Clearing and student finance
What you need to know about student finance and Clearing
International applicants
If you are applying from outside the UK, you can find everything you need to know about fees and funding on our International Fees and Finance pages.
Quick links
See our fees and finance pages for more information
Blogs
Our students give their insight into budgeting and money management
6 ways to improve your budgeting
One of our students take you through a list of six ways you can improve your budgeting process.
How to manage your money
See our list of tips on how to make the most of your money while studying.
Useful to know
Helpful insights at a glance
Student life
Life at university
Experience an exciting student life beyond your studies
We understand that you aren't just here for a degree, and that life outside of study is just as important.
It’s easy to immerse yourself in exciting opportunities and experiences at university, across Chichester, Bognor Regis, and along the South Coast.
Clubs and societies
There are over 50 student-led groups that offer you a fantastic way of making new friends with people with similar interests and passions.
Clubs and societies include:
- Inclusive sport teams
- LGBTQ+ society
- Esports society
- Environmental society
- and many more!
Welcome Week
Our annual Welcome Week introduces you to student life with a schedule of exciting and friendly events during your first week at university.
- Take part in inductions
- Meet your lecturers
- Settle into your accommodation
- Meet new people
- Explore the Freshers Fair
Sport and fitness
Whether you want to improve your health and wellbeing, enjoy social activity with friends, or represent your University, we have everything you need to enjoy your sport experience.
Facilities include:
- Multi-court AstroTurf pitch
- Outdoor and indoor pitches
- Climbing walls
- Fitness suite
- Sports laboratories
Music, Art and Culture
You can take advantage of local and University events and opportunities throughout your studies.
- Close to Chichester Festival Theatre
- Explore the historic Chichester Cathedral
- Plenty of local galleries and museums
- See amazing shows from our Dance and Conservatoire students
- Hear from expert guest speakers
Moving away from home
Campus Connect
Chi Uni Campus Connect is our student-led community app for offer holders.
- Connect with future course mates and flat mates.
- Join live Q&As.
- Get advice on finance, accommodation, and student support.
- Join and create groups and find people with similar interests.
This is your space to make connections and overcome any nerves you might have.
Living here
Our location
Get to know the local area
We know that choosing a university is a big decision, and you need to love where you live and study.
So below is our quick guide to the local area; the beautiful city, rolling countryside and stunning beaches.
Top things to do in Chichester
Chichester is a thriving city full of everything you would expect from city life.
It has everything you need – a cinema, bowling alley, park, shopping, theatre, bars and restaurants.
We are also lucky to be close to areas of outstanding natural beauty, including the South Downs National Park and our blue flag beach at West Wittering.
Top things to do in Bognor Regis
This famous seaside destination has a high street just a short walk from the beach front, with shops, pubs and restaurants.
Fancy a day at the beach? Bognor Regis has a sand and shingle beach which is 915 steps from the campus.
Other attractions include crazy golf, Picturedrome cinema, sailing, scuba diving, the BASE skatepark, local theatres and a nightclub on the pier.
Commuting to university
Being a commuter
Understand your options as a commuting student
You may prefer to or need to commute to university rather than stay in student accommodation.
With excellent public transport links, student parking rates, and on-campus bike storage, we welcome those commuting through a variety of means.
Cycling to university
- Approximately 160 covered cycle spaces at the Bishop Otter campus in Chichester and 90 covered spaces at Bognor Regis.
- No charge for cycles parked in these spaces.
- Secure storage compounds at both campuses.
- Free access to secure storage compounds on both campuses with your campus card.
Free bus travel for students
- Bus stops at both campuses.
- Free travel on U7 and U8 buses (these also take you between each campus).
- Subsidised travel on Stagecoach 50 bus.
- Travelling by bus helps reduce local congestion and air pollution.
Parking your car on campus
Students who live outside the exclusion zone (1.5 miles radius from their main campus) will be eligible to park on campus.
Parking currently costs £1.35 per day for students, with income going towards the implementation of the University's Sustainable travel plan.
Learn more about commuting to our campuses
You can find out more about travelling to either of our campuses on our How to Find Us page.
Support services
Supporting our students
Listening, advising and offering a range of professional services
The University of Chichester has an outstanding reputation for student satisfaction and retention, and one of the key underlying factors is the excellence of our support services.
As a student, you could benefit from specific types of support, such as:
- Helping to sort out your finances
- Understand your future career options
- Managing a disability
- Looking after your health
- Getting through a tough period
- Planning your future
Careers and Employability Support
Our friendly and professional team of career experts are here to help you plan your future.
Health and Wellbeing
Explore our advice and see the professional services you can access throughout your studies.