International students will need a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies for a Student visa.
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 |
|
50 |
| Financial |
|
10 |
| English Language |
|
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.
Changes announced to student visas
On 23 May 2023 the UK Government announced that there will be change affecting international students studying in the UK. The proposed changes include stopping postgraduate taught students from bringing dependents, preventing those on a student visa to transfer to a different visa, and reviewing the maintenance requirements for students and dependents. They have now provided further guidance relating to the changes and we have gathered some Frequently Asked Questions below.
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.
This section details the documents necessary for your Student visa application, including medical and financial requirements.
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
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!
Tuesday 21st November 2023, 10.00 - 11.00 (GMT)
Please find a recording of one of the previous CAS issuing webinars from May 2023 (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.
Monday 11th December 2023, 9.30 - 11.00 (GMT)
Please find a recording of one of the previous Visa application webinars from May 2023 (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.
Pre-Arrival and Accommodation Information
Accommodation - Information for International Students
Due to high demand, it is getting harder and harder to find accommodation. If you want the latest advice on finding suitable accommodation, then book your place for one of these webinars now. As well as featuring our expert Visa Support team, we will be joined by members of the University’s Student Life team, Bradford Students Union, and Unipol – a unique charity that supports students with searching for accommodation, understanding contracts, and much more.
TBC
Please find a recording of one of the webinars from the last intake Accommodation for International Students which was ran jointly with Unipol (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.
Pre-Arrival Webinar
Join one of these webinars to 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.
Pre-Arrival Webinar on Tuesday 19th December 2023, 9.30 - 11.00 (GMT)
Please find a recording of one of the webinars from the last intake Pre-arrival webinar from the last intake here (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.