College of Social Sciences Graduate School

What is a CAS?

The Confirmation of Acceptance of Studies (CAS) is an online document which is issued by the University via the UKVI.  It contains some of your personal details as well as details of the course you are applying for the Student Visa to cover.  

You need a valid CAS to apply for a Student visa. A CAS is only valid for use before the expiry date stated on it - make sure your CAS does not expire before the date you will submit the Student Visa application form. 

Check the details on your CAS when you receive this from Admissions - ensure your CAS details are correct before you submit the Student Visa application form.  If any details need to be amended you need to contact Admissions directly to request this. 

You will need to copy some of the information stated on your CAS to your Student Visa application form.  

CAS for a new course at UoG

If you have any CAS related queries or requests for updates please contact Admissions.  We understand Admissions will issue the CAS to you via email after you have accepted your unconditional offer and completed any required actions on Applicant Self Service.

CAS to extend current Tier 4/Student visa

The Graduate School will approve and confirm your study details with the Admissions Team who issue the CAS.

You can get help with visa applications from International Student Support

CAS Request Form‌ 

Postgraduate Researchers

Please fully complete PART 1 of the CAS Request Form and return to the Graduate School with a scanned copy of your current passport, visa, BRP and any further supporting documents.

Postgraduate Taught 

Please fully complete PART 1 of the CAS Request Form and liaise with your Programme Administration Team for details in PART 2 to be completed, confirming their approval, and that you require to be in Glasgow for the extension period. Please return the completed form to the Graduate School with a scanned copy of your current passport, visa, BRP and any further supporting documents.

Undergraduate Students 

Please fully complete PART 1 of the CAS Request Form and liaise with your Programme Administration Team for details in PART 2 to be completed, confirming their approval, and that you require to be in Glasgow for the extension period. Please return the completed form to the Graduate School with a scanned copy of your current passport, visa, BRP and any further supporting documents.

Undergraduate Students (MA Social Sciences degree only)

Please fully complete PART 1 of the CAS Request Form and return to Social Sciences MA with a scanned copy of your current passport, visa, BRP and any further supporting documents.

Check the expiry date of your current visa and make your CAS request application well in advance of this date. You may start preparing for your visa extension application 4 months in advance.

Please ensure that you provide a scanned copy of your current passport, visa and BRP for verification with your form. 

Please allow at least 10 working days for your CAS approval to be processed by the Graduate School then sent to the Admissions Team for issue. 

Postgraduate Research (PhD) only - if you are leaving the UK to apply for your visa in your home country, please ensure you submit a request for Annual Leave prior to your departure. Further details can be found under Absence from the University.  

For further information regarding visa applications and extensions please visit the International Student Support webpages. You may wish to contact an International Student Adviser for specific advice and information. 

Graduate Visa Information 

The Graduate Visa allows you to live in the UK to look for work / undertake work.  It is granted for 2 years where your "relevant course" is an undergraduate or postgraduate degree, and 3 years if a PhD.

You can only apply for (and be issued) a Graduate Visa once and applications can only be made from inside the UK.

You may wish to contact an International Student Adviser for specific advice and information. 

Further information is available online via Immigration Compliance regarding Tier 4 Student Visa Responsibilities and the Graduate School webpages via Responsibilities of Supervisor of PGR Students with a Tier 4/Student Visa.

If you wish to contact the Graduate School to arrange a visit, please email gradschool.socsci@glasgow.ac.uk.

The Graduate School office is based in Florentine House, 53 Hillhead Street and can be located at E4 on the Gilmorehill campus map. Further locations details can also be found at Maps and travel.