The information below is for applicants applying for their Tier 4 visa outside the UK. If you are applying for a Tier 4 visa from within the UK, you will need to make this application via the University’s Immigration & International Student Advice (IISA) team. Please email the team so they can help you.
You can start the application for a Tier 4 visa 3 months before the start of your course. We can issue your Confirmation of Acceptance to Study (CAS) statement up to 6 months before your course start date but it cannot be used until the correct time. Applications submitted earlier will be refused.
The visa application can be broken down into 4 stages:
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You will need to provide the following documents with your visa application. Please use the IISA guidelines for Tier 4 applications to help you to make sure all your documents meet UKVI requirements.
A list of all UKVI fees, including overseas application costs can be found on the Gov.UK website.
Register an account on the UKVI website and then complete the online application form. Guidance is available as you complete the form.
Make sure you read each question carefully and check that your answers are correct.
Once you have attended your appointment at the Visa Application Centre, you will be given confirmation of attendance and receive details of where to send your documents. Sometimes you may not have to send your documents as copies were made during your appointment.
Contact us for any help and support you need