Student Visas
In these pages you can find information on student visas for study in the UK.
If you want to come to the UK, or remain in the UK to study at the University of East London (UEL) you will require a visa for study purposes if you are not a British citizen or are a citizen of the European Economic Area member state or Switzerland.
Tier 4 (General) Visa - Applying for Entry Clearance
Applying for a Tier 4 (General) student visa in your home country. A Tier 4 visa allows the holder to come to the UK to study full time at UEL on the following courses:
- Underdgraduate Programmes
- Postgraduate Programmes,
- International Foundation Programme (IFP),
- Pre-Sessional English, &
- Graduate Certificate in Business (pre-Masters).
A Tier 4 visa is normally issued for the full length of your course plus some extra time. Employment is usually allowed but restricted on this type of visa. More information available in the link above.
Tier 4 (General) Visa - Extension in the UK
Applying for a Tier 4 (General) student visa extension in the UK. If you are already in the UK on a student visa, you may be able to apply for a a Tier 4 General student visa extension:
- to continue your course at UEL, or
- to start a new course at UEL
A Tier 4 visa will normally be issued for the remainder of an existing course/ full length of a new course plus some extra time. Employment is usually allowed but restricted on this type of visa. More information available in the link above.
Student Visitor Visa
You can only apply for a Student Visitor visa outside the UK. . The Student Visitor Visa is very restrictive and may only be appropriate in limited circumstances for:
- UEL Distance Learning programmes
- UEL Short courses (not pre sessional or pre masters)
- Part time study on UEL short courses
- Returning UEL students who cannot be issued with a CAS
This is the only type of Visitors Visa to the UK which allows study (part time or full time). A student visitor visa is usually only valid for a maximum of 6 months (in some cases up to a maximum of 12 months) and non renewable in the UK. . Employment is prohibited on this type of visa. More information available in the link above.
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Updated 07/08/2012
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