Our University is a Student visa sponsor licence holder with a track record of compliance. This means we can issue a CAS for the Student visa route. You'll need a valid CAS number in order to apply for a Student visa. CAS Issuing 2025 Update If you have received and accepted an unconditional offer of study, and requested your CAS, please be assured that the Student Immigration Services team have received your request. We are entering our busiest part of the year and will process your CAS as soon as we are able. When your draft CAS is available, you will receive an email with instructions on how to log-in and check and confirm your CAS details. What is a CAS number, and why do I need one? A Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) is an electronic document that generates a reference number you need to be able to apply for a visa. A CAS number confirms to UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) that we wish to sponsor your study in the UK.Before requesting a CASYou'll need to read our Guidance for Issuing a CAS. By requesting a CAS, you are confirming that you have read and understood the principles outlined in this document.Read our CAS issuance guidanceHow to get a CAS number New students You should request a CAS as soon as you have accepted an unconditional offer (as long as the admissions team have checked all required documents). How long it takes to receive your CAS number depends on your level of study and the time of year. Current students If you are a current student, you are returning from interruption, or if you have deferred your studies, you can request a CAS by contacting us through our enquiry form. Deferred students You will need a new CAS number if you have deferred your studies. Pre-sessional students If you have an offer for an English Pre-sessional programme, you do not need to request a CAS from us. We will issue your CAS number once we receive the required information from your school. This article was published on 2024-07-29
