Visas and immigration
Everything you need to know about visas as a prospective or current international student at University of Gloucestershire, topics include Student visa applications, digital immigration status, working in the UK, and the Graduate route visa.
Student Route visa
If you are coming to the UK to study for more than six months (or a pre-sessional programme), and do not have any other type of UK immigration permission, you will need a Student visa. This page provides advice and guidance on how to apply for a Student visa from both inside and outside of the UK.
Request a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS)
Applying for a Student route visa outside the UK
Applying for a Student route visa – FAQs (out of country applicants)
Applying for a Student route visa inside the UK
Applying for a Student route visa – FAQs (inside the country applicants)
Visa and immigration guide for students
Student route financial requirements
English Language Entry Requirements
International admission and Student route sponsorship policy
Standard Visitor
For periods of study or research lasting up to six months, it is now possible to study on a Standard Visitor visa.
The category of Standard Visitor will also be appropriate for students returning to the UK to attend graduation and for family members and friends who wish to visit a student while they are in the UK.
Applying for a Standard Visitor visa to study
Applying for a Standard Visitor visa to study – FAQs
Applying for a Standard Visitor visa to attend graduation
Inviting family members and friends to visit
Graduate route
The UK Government has introduced a new Graduate route, to allow for students to live and work in the UK after completing their studies. This route opened for applications on 1 July 2021.
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