Contact us

Our immigration advice is primarily provided by email correspondence. However, we also offer appointments depending on your needs and staff availability. Priority is given to students with particularly complex circumstances.

How to send us an online enquiry?

We use an enquiry management system (UniDesk) to handle all incoming queries, ensuring your enquiry reaches the right team as quickly as possible. To get in touch, please submit an enquiry using the relevant link below. Make sure to complete the form fully and avoid submitting duplicate requests, as this may cause delays.

Telephone

Phone: +44 (0) 131 650 9265  

Please note that our helpline team can only provide general information over the phone and direct you to relevant teams or webpages. They cannot provide specialist immigration advice. If you require specialist advice, you will be asked to contact us via our online enquiry form.

If you have already contacted our team, please have your student number and UniDesk reference number ready. The UniDesk reference appears in the subject line of the confirmation email you received from us and looks similar to this: I250000-0000.

If you have already submitted an enquiry, we kindly ask for your patience and we will be in touch as soon as we can. Thank you.

Student Immigration Advice Drop-In Clinic

Got a quick visa question? 

Our drop-in clinic offers 15-minute appointments for straightforward visa and immigration enquiries. 

Appointments can only be booked up to one week in advance. If you are unable to attend, please cancel your appointment at least 2 hours in advance so the slot can be offered to another student.

When and Where: 

Every Wednesday 

2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

In-person at Student Administration Reception, Old College.

What We Can Help With: 

These appointments are suitable for:

  • Quick visa and immigration questions
  • Understanding your visa conditions
  • Initial guidance on your individual circumstances
  • Advice on next steps and where to get further support

Please note that these appointments are not suitable for complex enquiries, completing visa application forms, detailed casework, or follow-up on an existing UniDesk enquiry. If your situation requires more detailed support, please email us using our enquiry form and we will advise you on the most appropriate next steps.

On the Day of your appointment: 

Please enter the Old College building through Student Administration Reception

There is no staffed reception in this area. So when you arrive:

  1. Scan the QR code displayed and complete the form to sign in. This will notify your adviser that you have arrived.
  2. Take a seat and wait for your adviser to call your name.

Please note that staff in nearby offices are not able to assist with immigration queries.

How to book: 

Appointment can be booked using 'MyCareerHub booking portal' on the link below.

One-to-one advice appointments

You may be able to request for a MS Teams appointment with an adviser, where you require immigration advice. We may offer in-person appointments where preferred and based on staff availability. 

You must contact us by using the relevant enquiry form before we can offer you an appointment. Please include as much information as possible when completing the form.

An adviser will assess a request for whether an appointment would be suitable and necessary.  

Student Immigration Advice

We are here to help you get your Student visa and protect your immigration status while you are studying. 

We are based in Student Administration which is situated on the left as you enter the Quad at Old College.

Our four immigration advisers provide personalised, accurate advice to students and their dependants.  

All team members are highly skilled professionals who strictly adhere to the Immigration Advice Authority (IAA) Code of Practice

Our service is free of charge and is provided in line with our conditions of service. 

Conditions of Service

Immigration Advice Authority (IAA) website

The University is required to report students' potential visa breaches, non-attendance, and significant circumstances to immigration authorities. When discussing visa matters with our advisers, be aware that information you share may not remain confidential if it must be reported under the University's sponsorship obligations or legal requirements.

Parents/Guardians of students:

We require written consent from students to discuss their visa applications. A brief email confirming their consent is typically sufficient.

University Supporting Staff:

Online resources for staff who support international students

Our key responsibilities

  • Ensure all international students have the right to study in the UK  
  • Issue Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) numbers to students applying in the Student visa route
  • Provide Student route and post-study immigration guidance
  • Protect and maintain the University’s Student Sponsor Licence 

Immigration advice we provide

We offer support with: 

  • Specialist Student visa advice, such as Student visa eligibility requirements and application form guidance
  • Standard visitor visa eligibility and application form guidance (only where study is the main purpose)
  • Student dependant visa eligibility and application form guidance
  • Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS)
  • Student and standard visitor application refusals
  • Student visa conditions (how to protect your immigration status)
  • Graduate visa eligibility information 

Limitations of our immigration advice

We cannot provide guidance on: 

  • Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR/settlement) applications
  • Naturalisation/citizenship applications
  • Applications falling outside of the UK Immigration Rules
  • Family visa applications falling outside of the Student route
  • Standard visitor visas for non-study purposes
  • Applications for countries other than the UK, including Schengen visa applications
  • Asylum and human rights-based applications
  • Student visa applications that will be sponsored by another UK institution  

We can offer initial guidance on post-study work options like Skilled Worker or Global Talent visas, but cannot assess individual eligibility or review specific applications. 

Other support

Accessibility support

If you need extra assistance to access our services, or information in an alternative accessible format, then let us know by contacting us through our online enquiry form. 

British Sign Language (BSL) Support Services

External immigration advice

If you require further assistance with the application process or help in deciding which visa you may be eligible for, you may wish to seek advice from an Immigration Advice Authority (IAA) regulated immigration adviser or solicitor. 

Find an regulated immigration adviser - GOV.UK

UKCISA information and Advice for International Students

Get specialist immigration advice - Citizens Advice

Scottish Migration Service - Scotland Government

Security and out of hours emergency support

If you experience a crisis or emergency outside normal working hours, or you're a parent or supporter of a current student, you can contact the University through the University Security 24/7 contact number 0131 650 2257

A member of Security will assist or redirect to the appropriate services.

Emergency student support (out-of-hours)

Victim of a crime guidance

Police Scotland Lost Property Report

Lost and stolen passport or visa

Useful School Contacts