International Study Centre

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Before you arrive

You’ve received an offer, what next?

Applying and receiving an offer is the start of your journey to study with us, there are a few more steps you need to take before we see you on campus.

Important things to do before you arrive

Pay your Confirmation Payment and return your signed acceptance form to confirm your offer. For more information on what your Confirmation Payment consists of and your payment plan please visit our fees page.

Once you have confirmed, you will have access to our Welcome Hub with lots of useful information about preparing to study.

A Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) is a unique reference number which confirms you have been accepted on a course of study in the UK. It is required for your Student visa application. You can apply for your CAS up to six months before your course start date (three months if you are in the UK).

a. Book and take your Readiness Check (if required)

b. Pay any fees due - check the information in your payment plan in your offer letter

c. Provide any outstanding documents - your insurance information, emergency contact details, any study gap information (if applicable), living arrangement confirmation form and previous UK Visa history (if applicable)

d. Receive your CAS preview. Sign and return it

e. Submit your financial or bank documents - you must have this money for at least 28 consecutive days. The end date of the 28-day period must be within 31 days of the date you apply for your visa.

Once you have received your CAS you can apply for your visa and take your UKVI interview (if required).

If you have requested accommodation on your application form, our Central Student Support Team will contact you directly regarding the options available. 

We recommend for the best student experience and to focus on your studies that you live close to the University campus and the International Study Centre - our suggested areas are within the postcodes HD1-5.

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Receive your visa and book your travel. When booking your travel, make sure you arrive before your first day of term, so you don’t miss our valuable induction programme. Accommodation booked with the University of Huddersfield International Study Centre is usually available two days before the start of term.

It is essential all international students have the protection of personal insurance while studying in the UK. You can take out our StudyCare Insurance cover or arrange your own.

StudyCare Insurance is specifically designed for international students’ needs during your studies at the International Study Centre and, if required, after progressing to your university.

Our insurance cover is available for up to 12 months or a fixed 24 months, allowing you to choose the policy length that suits you. Both lengths cover travel to the UK, loss of personal possessions as well as providing health and medical insurance. If you select 24 months, you will be covered for the duration of your pathway programme plus the first year of your degree.

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You must have the correct equipment to access online materials and complete your assignments. Once you have confirmed your place you will receive access to the Welcome Hub. Here, you will find details about preparing to arrive for your studies, including what system requirements your laptop may need and how you can purchase one in the UK from our trusted supplier, Plan-IT.

In your first week, you will take part in orientation activities and get to know the people and places around you. These normally include tours, information talks, and team games. You will receive further information when your place at the University of Huddersfield International Study Centre is confirmed.

Important deadlines for your CAS

You must submit your CAS and have them approved by the below published deadlines, at the latest.

Please note that these CAS deadlines are based on standard visa processing times for each country. If you miss the standard CAS deadlines, you must confirm that you will use a priority visa service before the CAS is issued, otherwise you will be deferred to the next available intake.

For some programmes, the CAS will be issued by Study Group; for other programmes, the Combined visa (iCAS) is issued by the University.

Here are three simple steps to find your deadline to be CAS ready: 

  1. Find your programme and start date in the left-hand column
  2. Look for the country you are applying from, not your nationality. For example, if a student is from Angola but is a resident in France, then the deadline is the date above France in the table below
  3. The deadline to submit your CAS will be the date above the country you are applying from.

iCAS deadlines (for combined visa)

The Combined visa (iCAS) is issued by the University of Huddersfield. This visa covers the full duration of your studies, the pathway programme at the International Study Centre as well as the following years of your degree at University of Huddersfield.

Programme name and start dateDeadline for students to be iCAS ready
International Year One start date: 13th January 20256th December 2024

Note: Dates may be subject to change. Please contact Admissions for the latest information.

CAS deadlines - issued by Study Group 

Programme & Start dateDeadline to submit CAS and Country of residenceDeadline to submit CAS and Country of residenceDeadline to submit CAS and Country of residenceDeadline to submit CAS and Country of residenceDeadline to submit CAS and Country of residence

International Foundation Year

13th January 2025

6th December 202413th December 202420th December 202427th December 20243rd January 2025

Angola 

Bahrain 

Bangladesh

Botswana 

Brazil 

Colombia 

Egypt

Ghana 

Iran 

Iraq 

Kenya 

Nepal 

Nigeria 

Pakistan 

Peru 

Saudi Arabia 

South Africa 

Uganda 

Vietnam

Zambia

Zimbabwe

Azerbaijan

Belarus 

Brunei 

Cambodia 

Canada   

Hong Kong 

Indonesia 

Japan 

Kazakhstan 

Korea 

Kuwait 

Macau 

Malaysia 

Mexico 

Myanmar (Burma) 

New Zealand 

Oman 

Philippines 

Qatar 

Russia 

Singapore 

Sri Lanka 

Taiwan 

Thailand 

Ukraine 

USA

Albania  

Algeria

China

India

Jordan 

Lebanon 

Morocco

Turkey 

United Arab Emirates

France 

Germany 

Italy 

Portugal 

Spain 

Switzerland

UK onshore

If you are applying from a country that is not listed in the above table, then your CAS deadline will be similar to the countries with the earliest deadline (i.e. Angola, Bahrain, Brazil).

Later CAS deadlines may be available if you are using a Super Priority or Priority Service. Contact Admissions for information.

Important things to do before you arrive

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