International Study Centre

Preparing to 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

How to apply for your CAS

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.

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 Pre-CAS interview (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 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 Centre but you must live no further than a 60-minute commutable distance from the Centre.

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 with the 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.

Find out more

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 International Study Centre is confirmed.

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Important dates

You must submit your CAS documents and have them approved by the published deadlines, at the latest. Please note that these CAS ready deadlines are based on standard visa processing times, and are set in conjunction with the University. For some programmes, the CAS will be issued by Study Group; for other programmes, the Combined visa (iCAS) is issued by the University. If the deadlines for your programme are not yet currently listed, you will be contacted by Admissions when the information is available.

CAS deadlines:

International Foundation Year - Nursing progression only

17th April start date

10th March 202317th March 202324th March 202331st  March 2023

Angola

Bahrain

Bangladesh

Botswana

Brazil

Colombia

Egypt

Ghana

Iran

Iraq

Kenya

Nepal

Nigeria

Peru

Saudi Arabia

South Africa

Uganda

Azerbaijan

Belarus

Brunei

Cambodia

Canada

China

Hong Kong

Indonesia

Japan

Kazakhstan

Korea

Kuwait

Macau

Malaysia

Mexico

Myanmar (Burma)

New Zealand

Oman

Pakistan

Philippines

Qatar

Russia

Singapore

Sri Lanka

Taiwan

Thailand

Ukraine

USA

Vietnam

Albania

Algeria

India

Jordan

Lebanon

Turkey

United Arab Emirates

France

Germany

Italy

Portugal

Spain

Switzerland

For United Kingdom onshore students (already in the UK) the CAS deadline is 7th April 2023 (for 17th April start).

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

Online Pre-Sessional English - 12 weeks (iCAS)

Start date: 15th May 2023

CAS ready deadline: 29th March 2023

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

Pre-Master's (iCAS)

Pre-Master's start date: 12th June 2023

CAS ready deadline: 26th April 2023

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

Online Pre-Sessional English - 12 weeks (iCAS)

Start date: 15th May 2023

CAS ready deadline: 29th March 2023

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