Student visa

International students studying in the UK for over 6 months need to get a Student visa (entry clearance). A CAS is required, and you must meet all visa requirements by date of application, which vary based on where you can apply from. New students usually have to apply from their home country.

Our University, approved by UKVI as a Student visa sponsor licence holder (with a track record of compliance) can issue a CAS for the Student visa route. You'll need a valid CAS number to apply for the visa.

You'll need to prepare evidence to meet all Student visa requirements by your visa application date. Requirements vary by nationality and application location, with key differences between applying from outside or inside the UK. The academic progression requirement applies to inside the UK applications.

Find out how to make a Student visa application from your country of nationality or from the UK.

A Student visa comes with certain conditions, including how long you can study at undergraduate level, and what kind of programme you can progress to.

Our University is a 'higher education provider with a track record of compliance' approved by UKVI as a student visa sponsor licence holder. Our sponsor licence enables us to issue a CAS for international students to apply for the Student visa route.