Applying for your visa
Information on applying for a visa
You are subject to immigration control. This means you will need to have a visa or an immigration permission that allows you to study in the UK. You must also complete a 'Right to Study' check to finish your enrolment at the University.
We will email you a link to complete our CAS questionnaire when you are unconditionally accepted onto your course.
You should complete it as soon as you get it, even if you do not think you need a Student visa
You are still subject to immigration control and do not have the automatic right to study and work in the UK if you are:
If you are a British subject, you will usually be subject to immigration control. This means that if your course is longer than 6 months you will need a CAS to apply for a Student visa. You can also apply for a different immigration type that allows study.
Find out more about types of British nationality.
You will need a student visa if:
Learn about the conditions of a student visa.
Find out how to:
Information on applying for a visa
Visa conditions, attendance, lost passports & visas, change of circumstances, police registration
You can contact us by email and through online chat.
What you need to know about working after your studies
The UK Council for International Student Affairs (UKCISA) website contains useful further information for international students.
Useful Downloads
Right to study check upload guide: document examples
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