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Visas and immigration

If you are a non-UK national and you do not have a UK visa that allows you to study or you are an EEA national and do not have pre-settled or settled status, you will need to apply for and obtain a Student visa to study a degree course with us.

If you are coming to study one of our short courses, lasting six months or less, including an academic exchange programme for one semester, then you can usually use the Standard Visitor route to come to the UK. If you have a place on one of our pre-sessional English courses, you should usually apply for a Student visa, in some circumstances combined with your degree course.

The University of Brighton is recognised by the Home Office as a Student sponsor with status as a ‘Higher Education Provider (HEP) with a track record of compliance.

Ask us a question about visas

Download our international student sponsorship policy (pdf)

Your Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) number

How to obtain sponsorship from the university under the student visa category of the UK’s immigration system, and details about the CAS you'll need if you're applying for a Student visa.

Applying for a student visa from your home country?

Step-by-step guidance on how to make a student visa application outside of the UK, which includes the information and advice you need to make a successful application.

Applying for a student visa when you are already in the UK?

Step-by-step guidance on how to make a student visa application in the UK, which includes information and advice on whether you can apply in the UK, and if so on how to make a successful application.

Visitor visas for short term study

For advice on Visitor visa route. If you're coming to study a short course (not a pre-sessional course), a period of research of less than six months duration, then the visitor visa option may be for you.

Brexit advice

If you’re an EEA national or a relevant family member of an EEA national, you can also find information on visa and immigration requirements in light of the UK’s exit from the EU.

Police Registration

The Police Registration scheme was abolished on 4 August 2022. Information on what this means for new and returning international students from September 2022.

Working in the UK after your studies

Information on immigration options for you to work in the UK following the successful completion of your course and how to apply for them.

Schengen visas

Advice for non-EEA nationals studying in the UK who wish to travel to Europe for a study trip (e.g. a field trip) or for tourism purposes.

Returning to the UK for graduation

If your Student visa is due to expire before your graduation ceremony you will usually need to apply for a standard visitor visa in order to attend the graduation ceremony.

Student route visa and right to work

Information regarding student route visas and right to work as an international student at University of Brighton

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