The application process
After you have submitted your application to the university, you will need to work with us to complete a few more steps and confirm your arrangements.
- We process your application
- If you are successful, we send you a conditional or an unconditional offer (You must fulfil any conditions, if you are made a conditional offer)
- You must formally accept your offer
- We issue you with a CAS number so you can make your visa application
- You must apply for your student visa
- You can apply for accommodation
- We send you details of orientation and welcome events.
Find out more about what to expect at each of these steps below.
1 Processing your application
We will process your application carefully and on an individual basis. If you would like to talk to us before you receive a formal response, email admissions@brighton.ac.uk.
The decision to offer a place on a course and any conditions attached to that offer will be communicated to you with a letter from the university (and a letter from UCAS for undergraduate applications submitted through UCAS).
2 Receiving your offer (conditional or unconditional)
If you receive an offer from us, it will be marked conditional or unconditional.
A conditional offer means that your application is not complete because it is waiting for you to supply additional information. The offer may be made on the condition that you achieve certain grades or qualifications or there may be crucial information missing - the result of a English language test, for example.
When you supply the missing information, we can make your offer unconditional.
An unconditional offer means there are no more conditions for you to meet - the offer is yours if you would like to accept it.
If you have questions about the conditions of your offer, please contact us on admissions@brighton.ac.uk.
3 Accepting your offer
You must formally accept our offer to you by following the instructions in your offer letter. If you have questions about accepting your offer, email admissions@brighton.ac.uk.
4 Receiving your CAS number
The university will issue you with a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) number when you have accepted your unconditional offer and paid the tuition fee deposit, if required.
A CAS is a virtual document that the UK Border Agency will view through a secure online system when you make your application for a student (Tier 4) visa. You will need your CAS number to make your visa application.
5 Applying for your visa
The university has two international student advisors who are qualified to provide advice and representation on UK immigration law.
Find out more about how the university can help you with immigration and visas.
6 Applying for accommodation
Students paying international fees are guaranteed a place in university halls of residence for their first year of study if an application is made by the deadline of 8 August 2012 on the official application form. There are many other accommodation options available. The accommodation office can help you.
7 Attending orientation and welcome events
Before the academic term begins, events are held to welcome you to the university. You can finalise your enrolment and we can help you to finalise your arrangements that week, if you have not already done so.
Find out more about these events.
