Visa Applications and Extensions

Visa Applications

If you wish to make an application for a Tier 4 (General) Student Visa from inside or outside the UK you must obtain a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS). This is a unique online reference number issued to you by the University as your Tier 4 Licensed Sponsor.

You can find more information about Applying for a student visa before you leave home and Extending your student visa in the UK on our International Student Support webpages.

 Students are strongly advised to read the information on the UK Border Agency website, apply for their Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) from their chosen place of study and apply for their visa in good time.  Students can apply for a visa up to 3 months in advance of their intended date of travel to the UK.  The busy student season coincides with the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games so be prepared and apply early!

Visa Extensions

If your current tier 4 student visa is due to expire, please submit your CAS application for visa extension to -
Linda Thomson in the COSS, Student Support Office, Room 107, Florentine House, 53 Hillhead Street.

Download a copy of the CAS Application for Visa form - (Please bring all relevant supporting documents along with the completed visa extension form)

Please allow 10 working days from the date of application for the issue of your CAS number.