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Student visas

Student visa Requirements

In order to successfully apply for a Student visa, you must meet a total of 70 points.

Points Type Relevant Requirements to be Met Number of Points
Study
  • Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies requirement
  • Course requirement
  • Approved qualification requirement
  • Level of Study requirement
  • Place of Study requirement 
50
Financial
  • Financial Requirement
10
English Language
  • English Language Requirement
10

The University will assess the Study and English Language qualifications to meet the 10 points at the time of making you an offer to study. Once you have an unconditional offer, we will proceed with our Confirmation of Acceptance for Study (CAS) checks. As part of this process, we will also check your Financial Evidence to ensure it meets the Home Office requirements for your application.

In order to help students to make a successful visa application, the Visa Support team will be carrying out extra checks before we can issue their CAS. This could mean a delay in getting your CAS so it is imperative that you start planning and preparing for your application now.

You can start applying for your visa within 6 months of your course start date. This can be found on your offer letter. Please note, however, that you can only travel to the UK one month before your course starts and CAS issuing for January intakes will begin no earlier than the September prior to your start date.

The Student visa application can be a difficult and complex process and we want to ensure that students have all the support they need to get their visa. The following information provides more details about the process, but if you have any further questions feel free to contact the Visa Support team. 

This section covers applying for a visa online from within and outside the UK, the standard application fee, additional surcharges and processing times.

This section covers the requirements necessary if you wish to bring family or dependants with you, including financial and medical responsibilities.

The Home Office may conduct a credibility interview as part of the visa application process. Find our more about the interview and how we can help you prepare.

This section covers what to expect when your visa has been granted and what your next steps should be.

If your Student Visa has been refused, our Visa Support team can advise on how to proceed.

A Biometric Residence Permit (BRP) confirms your right to study in the UK. This section covers keeping your BRP safe, reporting errors and what to do if your BRP is lost or stolen.

Visa Support Webinars

We understand that making a visa application can be a stressful process but we can guide you through it to make it as smooth as possible.

The Visa Support Team are running a series of CAS Issuing, Visa Application and Pre-Arrival Webinars over the next few months.

CAS Issuing and Visa Application Help

Applicant Support Interview Webinar

This webinar will help you to understand the purpose of applicant support interviews, it will cover what to expect during the interview, including UKVI expectations and top tips to help you sucessfully prepare.

Friday 12th July 2024, Applicant Support Interview Webinar, 14.00 - 15.00 (BST)

Friday 26th July 2024, Applicant Support Interview Webinar, 14.00 - 15.00 (BST)

CAS Issuing Webinar

The Visa Support Team will go through the Student visa application process in this informative webinar to help you understand UKVI requirements and what documents you need to submit for your application. We also provide top tips for a successful visa application! You can register for a webinar by clicking on the link below.

Thursday 27th June 2024, CAS Issuing Webinar, 10.00 - 11.00 (BST)

Thursday 24th October 2024, CAS Issuing Webinar, 10.00 - 11.00 (BST)

Please find a recording of one of the previous CAS issuing webinars from June 2024 (you will need to register with GoToMeetings as if you were attending the webinar). Please note that the information in the webinars is subject to change and regularly updated, so the live webinars will have the most recent advice.

Visa Application Webinar

This important webinar will help you prepare for your journey to Bradford, including information on accommodation, what to expect from your first few weeks, and how to book the airport pick-up service.

Thursday 11th July 2024, Visa Application Webinar, 10.00 - 11.00 (BST)

Thursday 8th August 2024, Visa Application Webinar, 14.00 - 15.00 (BST)

Thursday 14th November 2024, Visa Application Webinar, 10.00 - 11.00 (GMT)

Please find a recording of one of the previous Visa application webinars from July 2024 (you will need to register with GoToMeetings as if you were attending the webinar). Please note that the information in the webinars is subject to change and regularly updated, so the live webinars will have the most recent advice.