In order to study in the UK you'll need to meet the various visa and immigration conditions outlined by the Home Office. Our team of specialist and experienced international student advisers can help you with guidance on all of these matters.
In this section you will find information on what to do before you start your visa application, how to apply for a visa, what to do when you arrive in the UK and a list of useful links.
Please note: You must ensure that you fully understand and comply with the condition set out in your visa, for example if you are planning to work while you study in the UK. Breaching the visa rules could have serious consequences for your immigration status and could affect your right to study in the UK.
Please get in touch if you have any queries or need further support – we are here to help.
The Home Office is digitalising the UK border and immigration system in 2025, physical immigration document such as Biometrics Residence Permits (BRPs) and visa vignettes are being phased out and will be replaced by an eVisa.
For more information, please visit GOV.UK/eVisa
The UK Government has announced significant changes to the eVisa rollout timetable.
The validity of expiring BRPs will now be extended until at least 31 March 2025, with this date subject to ongoing review. It means that BRPs that expire on or after 31 December 2024 will be accepted as valid evidence of permission to travel.
We would still encourage you to create an account and access your eVisa before the end of this year.
For more information, please visit the GOV.UK website
Please read the information on the UK Council for International Student Affairs (UKCISA) website before making your visa application.
You may need a visa to study in the UK if you are an international or EU/EEA student coming to Kingston University.
On the 1 July 2021, the immigration rules changed for most EU, EEA and Swiss citizens studying in the UK.
Before you apply for a visa, you must request a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) and upload your documents to OSIS.
If you study a science and engineering course, you may need an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate.
Important information about your Biometric Residence Permit (BRP)
It is essential that you comply with the conditions of your visa. If you have any visa or immigration queries please get in touch.
There are strict rules in place for students who wish to work while they study. You must follow the conditions set out in your visa.
You can choose an optional work placement with some of our postgraduate courses. Find out how the visa rules affect your placement.
Some international students are able to apply for a work based visa when they graduate from their course.
You can speak to our team of friendly and experienced specialist immigration advisers if you have questions about visa requirements and immigration for students – we are here to help.
You can, for example, get advice on how to apply for a visa and find out if you are allowed to work in the UK or travel abroad while you study at Kingston University.
If you have any queries or need further support, please get in touch with the Visa and Immigration Team – we are here to help.