CAS and Graduate Route information for Tier 4/Student visa holders
IMPORTANT
You can request a CAS up to 3 months prior to your visa expiry date to prepare for your visa extension application in advance.
This allows time for the Graduate School to liaise with your School/Programme Administrators and Admissions regarding your CAS request.
Please ensure requests are submitted in advance of your visa expiry date, and that you 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.
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
Where can I find a CAS request form?
Undergraduate, Postgraduate Taught & Postgraduate Research
Please complete the online CAS Extension Request.
Please ensure that you upload a copy of your Visa/BRP (physical or online version). You must also fill out the information exactly as shown on your Passport and upload a clear photograph of the picture page of your passport showing the passport number.
Once the form has been completed it will be passed to your supervisor, PGT Convenor or Adviser of Studies to confirm you require to be in Glasgow for the extension period.
When should I request the CAS Request Form?
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 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.
Further CAS information
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.
Tier 4/Student Visa Responsibilities
Further information is available online via Immigration Compliance regarding Student Visa Responsibilities and the Graduate School webpages via Responsibilities of Supervisor of PGR Students with a Tier 4/Student Visa.