International students

If you’re a new student joining UEL from overseas, this page will help you make sure you have everything in place before you arrive.

Don’t miss these important admissions deadlines.

Applying for your Student Visa

If you are an international student, (a non-UK or Irish national) and you do not have a UK visa that allows you to study, or do not have pre-settled or settled status, you will need to apply for and obtain a Student visa to study at UEL.

To apply for a Student visa you will need to obtain a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) from UEL. To receive a CAS you will need to pass our pre-CAS checks which will vary depending on your circumstances. You can visit our webpage to find out more about the Student visa route.

You can also visit our webpages for visa and immigration advice.

Where will you stay?

As an international student you will need to provide a term time address as part of the enrolment process. Therefore, you need to think about where you will stay before you arrive in London.  Our riverside Halls of Residence, provide a safe, secure, and welcoming environment for you to settle in easily to London living and university life. 

Apply for on-campus accommodation

If you are considering living off-campus, you should read our guide for international students living-off campus to ensure you think about all the important factors when deciding how far away from the University is appropriate to live.

Enrolling as an international student

All new students must complete online enrolment. Enrolment involves confirmation of your details, paying your tuition fees, and agreeing to the terms and conditions for your course of study as well as confirming that you agree to the relevant visa declaration depending on your immigration status. These declarations explain in further detail UEL’s expectations from you to remain compliant with your visa conditions throughout your study period. Please visit our webpage to view the visa declarations.

As an international student, you will need to make a tuition fee payment or provide proof of funding or sponsorship to complete online enrolment.

Log in to UEL Direct and click on the enrolment button on the home page to being online enrolment.

Find out more about how to complete online enrolment

Travelling to the UK

We know there’s lots to think about when moving to a new country, from securing your student visa, collecting your BRP card to completing online enrolment. We’re here to help you every step of the journey.

Get prepared with our travel checklist.

Pass your Right to Study Check

All non-British or Irish students must complete a ‘Right to Study’ check, where you will be required to provide your immigration documents to prove you have the right to study in the UK. 

This is a requirement in order to complete your enrolment and become an official student of the University of East London.

Find out more at the Right to Study check.