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Applying for a Visa Extension

As you are currently already in the UK, you will need to extend your visa rather than apply for a new one. This applies if you are currently a student under the Tier 4 immigration category or intend to ‘switch’ from...

15 Jul 2019 | Guide for International Students in the UK 530 Views
Applying for a Course

Choose a Course Choosing the right course is an important decision, but one you have to make on your own. If you have already done an undergraduate degree, you may have a good idea of what you want to do. But, for the rest o...

15 Jul 2019 | Guide for International Students in the UK 478 Views
Settle in the UK

Whilst you are in the UK you will be leading a busy life.  Most international students study and work at the same time.  So being prepared from the beginning will give you that advantage, that will make your study...

12 Jul 2019 | Guidance for International Students Abroad 372 Views
Meeting Visa Requirements

What is a Tier 4 Sponsor? This is an education provider which has been approved by UKBA (United Kingdom Border Agency)  to teach international students.  Any approved education provider will be added to the Ti...

12 Jul 2019 | Guidance for International Students Abroad 406 Views
Course Completion

Students who have completed their degree and whose university registration has ended may ordinarily work full-time for the remainder of the period of student leave to remain in the UK, this not exceeding 4 months. Undergr...

12 Jul 2019 | Guidance for International Students Abroad 367 Views
Course Commencement

Enrolment / Induction Before you start your course you may be asked to enrol first.  Enrolment is a college or university procedure where the student is confirmed to start their classes.  In enrolment you also have...

12 Jul 2019 | Guidance for International Students Abroad 359 Views
Choosing a Course

Choosing which university or college to go to can be a life-changing decision. Do as much research as possible so that you choose the right course for the right reasons. There are many benefits to higher education becaus...

12 Jul 2019 | Guidance for International Students Abroad 424 Views
Choose an Institution

An increasing number of overseas students are running into difficulty renewing their student visas where the educational provider is not listed on the Tier 4 Register of sponsoring colleges.  Since Tier 4 of the Points bas...

12 Jul 2019 | Guidance for International Students Abroad 419 Views
Arrival in the UK

Before you travel to the UK When you arrive for UK study, you may be asked to produce health certificates detailing your vaccinations. If you are coming from a tuberculosis (TB) high-risk area, a chest x-ray report may also ...

12 Jul 2019 | Guidance for International Students Abroad 307 Views
Apply for a UK Visa

Before beginning your UK education, you may need to apply for a visa. There are different types of visa, depending on your age, and on the length and level of the course that you want to study. If you are between 4 and 17 ye...

12 Jul 2019 | Guidance for International Students Abroad 363 Views