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What is a CAS
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CAS statement
Joint CAS
CAS stands for C onfirmation of A cceptance for S tudies.
You need a CAS number to apply for a Student visa.
The CAS number is a unique alphanumeric code that links to a virtual document on the UK Visa & Immigration (UKVI) online Sponsorship Management System.
The CAS statement is information about you and your intended programme of study contained in the virtual document shared with UKVI.
Each CAS is institution and programme specific. That means that a CAS issued by the University of Southampton can only be used in a Student visa application for study at Southampton on the programme of study for which the CAS was issued.
UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI)
UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) - guidance
UKCISA
The UK Council for International Student Affairs (UKCISA) - further information on visas for study.
The information contained on this website is believed to be correct at the time of publication.
Please note: The University of Southampton is not responsible for the content of any external websites.
Students who are not British or Irish Citizens are automatically sent an email with a link to complete a CAS questionnaire when the status of their application to the University becomes unconditional accepted, provided that:
- the programme of study is taught in the UK and not at one of our campuses based overseas
- the programme of study is not by distance learning
If you do not receive an email then please click on the relevant link below:
CAS Questionnaire to start new programme of study
CAS Questionnaire to complete a programme of study (following repeat year/return from suspension/extension of candidature)
When the completed CAS questionnaire is received, the University will check the information and request a CAS number from the UK Visa & Immigration (UKVI).
Please note if you require ATAS Clearance for your course, your CAS will only be issued to you once we have received a valid and accurate ATAS Certificate. Please refer to our webpage on the Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS).
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UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI)
UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) - guidance
UKCISA
The UK Council for International Student Affairs (UKCISA) - further information on visas for study.
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Please note: The University of Southampton is not responsible for the content of any external websites.
| Question | Guidance |
|---|---|
| University of Southampton ID Number | This is an 8 digit number that you will find on your offer letter. If you applied through UCAS and do not have a University of Southampton ID number please use your UCAS ID |
| Surname/Family Name | As it appears in your passport |
| First/Given Name | As it appears in your passport |
| Email Address | If you have a University of Southampton email address, please use your University email address. |
| Nationality | Enter your nationality as stated in your passport that you will use to apply for your visa |
| Passport Number | Enter the passport number of the passport that you will use to apply for your visa |
| Passport Nation of Issue | Enter the name of the country that issued the passport |
| Agent/representative details | Enter the name and email address of your agent (if applicable) |
| Name of course | Enter the name of the programme of study that you will be undertaking |
| Are you transitioning from UoSM, Dalian campus or will you be studying the BM(EU) Programme? | Select as appropriate |
| Course start date - as stated on your offer letter | As stated on your offer letter. |
| Course end date - as stated on your offer letter | As stated on your offer letter. |
| Are you studying a Pre-sessional course? | Select as appropriate |
| Tuition Fees - as stated on your offer letter | Enter the tuition fees stated on your offer letter, if you are unsure then please refer to the University webpage on Tuition Fees |
| Have you made any payments towards tuition fees? | Select as appropriate |
| Tuition fees paid | Enter the amount of tuition fees in GBP that you have paid |
| Have you been awarded a University of Southampton Scholarship, Bursary or Studentship | Select as appropriate |
| Please provide details of your Scholarship, Bursary or Studentship | As confirmed on your offer letter. If you are entitled to a tuition fees reduction, enter the details in this section |
| Please indicate which of the following apply to you | Select as appropriate |
| If you currently have immigration permission in another visa category, please confirm your current visa details and or provide your Share Code | Provide details as appropriate. If you do not believe that you need a visa to study in the UK, enter this reason here. |
| Where do you intend to apply for your Student visa | Select as appropriate |
| Have you ever studied in the UK before on a Student or Tier 4 Visa? | Select as appropriate - if you have only studied in the UK on a Short-term Study visa/Standard visit visa enter 'No' |
| If you have studied in the UK, please list the details of all study undertaken (whether completed or not). Please include the dates of study, the name of the course, level of course and institution. |
Enter as appropriate. General guide to academic levels:
English language courses: CEFR scale, typically B2
|
| Have you ever been refused a visa for the UK? | If you have been refused a visa of any type (Student, Tier 4, Visit) then please select 'Yes' |
| Please give details of the refusal including, date, type of visa & reason for refusal |
Enter as appropriate. We may contact you for further details. |
| Have you ever overstayed your visa in the UK? |
Select as appropriate. We may contact you for further details. |
| Please give details of the reasons for overstaying including, date, type of visa |
Enter as appropriate. We may contact you for further details. |
| Have you ever been: convicted of criminal offence etc |
Select as appropriate. If you select 'Yes', we will contact you for further details. |
Students are issued their CAS number in an email CAS statement. The CAS statement includes:
- the full details of the student (name, date of birth, passport number, nationality)
- the academic level of any previous UK study undertaken on Tier 4/Student visa
- details about the programme of study (name of course, start/end date, tuition fees payable, ATAS requirement)
- the academic qualifications used to obtain offer and how the student has met the English language requirement
It is really important for students to check their CAS statement very carefully and inform the University by emailing [email protected] if any of the details on the statement are incorrect and/or they make a payment towards tuition fees.
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UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI)
UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) – guidance
UKCISA
The UK Council for International Student Affairs (UKCISA) - further information on visas for study.
The information contained on this website is believed to be correct at the time of publication.
Please note: The University of Southampton is not responsible for the content of any external websites.
A joint CAS or 'single' CAS is a CAS that is issued to cover a student's Pre-sessional and substantive (main) course of study. The University is able to issue a joint under the following conditions:
- All academic offer conditions have been met
- The Pre-sessional course is shorter than 12 weeks in duration and is at CEFR B2 level
If a student is taking a Pre-sessional course to meet the English language admissions requirement for entry onto their substantive (main) programme of study, they must have a UKVI approved SELT to evidence their English language proficiency.
If a student has been unconditionally accepted ie met all offer requirements for their substantive (main) course of study including the University's English language admissions requirement and has chosen to take a Pre-sessional programme of study, a UKVI SELT is not required.
The information contained on this website is believed to be correct at the time of publication.
Please note: The University of Southampton is not responsible for the content of any external websites.
Contact us
You can contact us by email and through online chat.
UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI)
UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) - guidance
UKCISA
The UK Council for International Student Affairs (UKCISA) - further information on visas for study.