Do I need a student visa?
In order to study in the UK at the University of Strathclyde International Study Centre, you will need a Tier 4 (General) student visa. You can check if you need a visa on the UK government website.
How do I apply for a student visa?
Your student visa application will work via a points-based system; if you score 40 points you will be granted a visa. In order to apply for your visa, you must:
- Apply for your chosen programme at The University of Strathclyde International Study Centre.
- Receive an offer of a place on the course.
- Send the requested documents to be checked by the Admissions team or your Student Enrolment Adviser. This will include a tuberculosis certificate, your IELTS scores, financial statements and exam results if you have them.
- Pay a deposit and CAS payment.
- Receive a Certificate of Acceptance for Studies (CAS), this is worth 30 points.
- Apply for your visa by submitting relevant documents required for the visa application, including financial documents which prove that you have the funds to cover the costs of course and living expenses (financial documents worth 10 points).
- You may also be invited to a credibility interview.
- You will be contacted by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) to let you know whether or not your visa application has been granted.