Applying to LIS Through UCAS Clearing 2026
Welcome to the London Interdisciplinary School (LIS) — where your journey into real-world problem solving begins.
At LIS, we know that today’s most complex challenges can’t be tackled through a single subject alone. That’s why our undergraduate degree brings together ideas from the arts, sciences, and humanities — helping you build the knowledge and skills needed to make meaningful change across industries and disciplines.
If you're ready to engage deeply with complex issues and join a community of intellectually curious and exceptional students, your path starts here.
Introduction to LIS Clearing Process
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Entering Clearing provides you with another opportunity to shape your future. It’s a way for you to apply to LIS if you decided not to apply to university before June 30 or you haven’t been accepted by your firm and insurance choice universities.
You can also use Clearing if:
- You didn't like any of your offers
- You haven’t received any offers
- You didn’t get a place at your firm or insurance choice because of your grades
- Your grades are higher than predicted so you want to try courses with more competitive entry requirements
- You’ve changed your mind and want to see what else is out there
How to Apply to LIS through Clearing
If you're not applying through UCAS, you can give us a call directly on 0800 208 8481 within our opening hours of 9am - 5pm, Monday to Friday. We'd be happy to talk you through your options, and next steps.
Limited spaces are available.
Discussing Your Application
UCAS Clearing will open from the 2nd July 2026. Once it opens you will be able to use Clearing to apply to LIS following these steps:
- Use the UCAS search tool to find us by typing in our name - London Interdisciplinary School.
- Once you go onto our profile you will be able to see our contact details.
- Give us a call on 0800 208 8481 and one of our team will talk you through the next steps.
- Be ready to quote your UCAS Personal ID on the phone so we can see all your information.
Phone discussion and application outcome
Once you have connected with a member of the team over the phone we will arrange a time for a short telephone call. The phone call gives us the opportunity to hear about your passions, interests and aspirations.
We’ll then look at your qualifications and any other relevant application data and make a decision over the phone. If you are offered a place, we will send you an email with our four character course code.
Accepting Your Offer
You’ll need to accept your offer by following these straight-forward steps:
- Log into your UCAS Hub.
- Find the ‘add Clearing choice’ button and enter LIS’s institution code. You’ll find the four-character course code shown in your confirmation email from us.
- UCAS will update automatically once you’ve done this. You should received a notification of this within 2-3 hours.
- Our team will check that the information aligns with our discussion during the phone call. At this point, if everything is correct, we’ll send a second email to you confirming your place at LIS. It will show that you have an Unconditional Firm (U/F) offer to study.
- Celebrate your newfound future at LIS!
Got any questions?
Get in touch.
What do our students think?
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Blaise
Current Student
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"After starting a 'monodisciplinary' degree, I was dissatisfied with the extremely limited scope of knowledge that was being taught. I stumbled upon LIS and discovered the degree that would give me the space to explore several academic interests, all while developing an invaluable professional skillset. No brainer."
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Jet
Current Student
"You know when someone asks if you could have one super power, what would it be? LIS really feels like that superpower."
Dhiresh
Current Student
"I left secondary education deeply frustrated. I felt I had been forced to narrow it down and couldn't understand why. It seemed so clear that the things I cared about - sustainability, health promotion, community building, and the revolution heralded by AI, couldn't be understood (let alone tackled!) by one discipline alone.. Finding a university where I didn't have to sacrifice any of my interests, that had a strong focus on professional skills, and that would allow me to grapple with real-world problems was absolutely a no-brainer. I couldn't imagine being anywhere else."
Sarah
Current Student
"LIS is exactly the institution I hoped it would be plus more. The collected faculty has such diverse and overlapping sets of interests that I feel as though every field and method is only a message away. Without the dusty tradition and institutional sluggishness of my previous universities, the staff have been able to listen fully to students and their partners to build the university around the problems it solves. It's a really exciting place to be, and I'm thrilled to see how it continues to develop.”
Jethro
Current student
"During my time at LIS, I have grown to recognize the vital nature of interdisciplinary collaboration in unravelling complex problems. By forging connections between seemingly unrelated fields, we facilitate a more intricate and all-encompassing understanding of the world we inhabit and inspire the birth of positive change.”
Geanina
Current student
Frequently asked questions
Do you accept international students?
Yes. We have a Student sponsorship licence which means we're able to welcome international students onto the course, provided that your visa application is approved by the UK Home Office. You can find out more about this in our International Student Guide.
What grades do I need to get in?
We don't have set grade requirements, because we know every individual comes from a different background. The primary qualifications we look for are Level 3 qualifications such as A Levels, the International Baccalaureate or Level 3 Diplomas, but what matters most is your potential, not just your grades. Beyond qualifications, we look at your full profile including your CV, other learning experiences, and your performance at our Selection Day. For a full list of accepted qualifications or to check if yours is accepted, get in touch at admissions@lis.ac.uk or visit our admissions page.
How does your admission process work?
We do things differently at LIS. Rather than relying solely on grades or personal statements, we prioritise your interdisciplinary potential and the unique qualities you bring. All eligible applicants are invited to a Selection Day, our take on interviews, which consists of two parts: one where we get to know you, and one where we get to know how you think. It's a chance to meet the team, explore real-world problems with our faculty and tell us about your passions and motivations. You can apply via UCAS or directly via our website. Visit our admissions page to find out more.
How do I apply?
You can apply via UCAS or directly through our website. We operate a rolling admissions process, so we accept applications past the January UCAS deadline, though we encourage you to apply as early as possible. The deadline for students requiring a Sponsored Student Visa is 30th June; for all other students the end of August.
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