How to Apply for Higher Education

Applying for a university degree course 2021/22

For full-time undergraduate courses including foundation degrees, you must apply through UCAS.


Please note: Internal students can apply directly to Croydon College, for detailed information please contact the Head of Admissions.

Applying through UCAS Clearing

From the end of June 2021, you can apply via UCAS Clearing.

Firstly, call us, if we have a place available and you meet the entry criteria we will give you an informal offer over the phone. You will then need to add the University Centre Croydon as your Clearing choice in UCAS Track. 

To find out if we have a place on your preferred course, please contact our dedicated Admissions Team who will be able to assist you with the Clearing process. If you would like more information about a particular university degree course, please attend one of our open events.

Call our Clearing Helpline on 020 8760 5994 or email admissions@croydon.ac.uk​ or visit UCAS Clearing for more information.

University Centre Croydon – Clearing Helpline: 020 8760 5994

Applying for a teaching qualification

We offer a Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training starting this September. If you are interested in applying, please use the form below:

DET Application Form 2020/21

All completed application forms should preferably be returned via email or alternatively posted to:

University Centre Croydon ​Admissions
Croydon College
College Road
Croydon CR9 1DX

Applying for a Part-time or Professional course

For all part-time courses please use the Croydon College application form which is available via the ‘Apply Now’ button on your chosen course page.

If you would like a copy of the application form emailed to you please call or email the Admissions team on 020 8686 5700 (Ext. ​5934) or email admissions@croydon.ac.uk​ Unfortunately, we are unable to post a hard copy to you at present due to the Coronavirus pandemic.

All completed application forms should be returned to:

University Centre Croydon ​Admissions
Croydon College
College Road
Croydon CR9 1DX

We look forward to welcoming you to our university centre to start your higher education journey with us. Due to the current Coronavirus pandemic, delivery of our courses has moved online. However, we are working on a blended approach for delivery from September 2020 and will endeavour to update all prospective students as soon as possible on how this will work. You can expect to have some of your course delivered online and some on-campus depending on advice from Public Health England and Government guidelines.

Additional UCAS information

Institution Code for University Centre Croydon: C92

UCAS Application Fee is £20 for one choice or £25 for 2-5 choices (fees correct at time of publication).

UCAS Customer Service Unit telephone numbers: For callers in the UK: 0371 468 0 468
For callers outside the UK: +44 330 3330 230

For callers with hearing difficulties: From the UK use the Text Relay service on 18001 0371 468 0 468.
From outside the UK dial 44 151 494 1260 (text phone) and ask the operator to dial 0371 468 0 468.