• collect your BRP card within 10 days of arrival in
the UK and before you register with Newcastle
University. Refer to your decision letter to
determine where you will need to go to collect
/
• register with Newcastle University as soon
as possible
• make arrangements to register with the police
/
• attend your study programme as required
(unauthorised absences will be reported to the
Home Office)
• do not breach the work conditions of your Tier 4
visa (limits are set on the number of hours you
are permitted to work and when. You must not
be self-employed)
• do not switch to part-time study, as this may not
be allowed under the conditions of your visa
Howdo I apply for a Short Term
Study visa?
Entry clearance applications for a Short Term Study
visa are optional for nationals of some countries,
but it is advisable to apply for entry clearance
before travelling to the UK to avoid any problems
on arrival at the port of entry.
To apply for a Short Term Study visa you will
need a letter from the relevant admissions team
at Newcastle University outlining your intended
programme of study.
You should then make your application at
To apply, you should:
• read the Tier 4 policy guidance very carefully
• go to
to make
your application
You must make sure that you apply under the
correct category.
Depending on your country of origin, you may
be required to submit a tuberculosis (TB)
certificate as part of your application.
As part of the application process you will be
required to attend an appointment to submit
your biometric data (have your fingerprints and
photograph taken).
You may also have to attend an appointment for
a credibility interview. This is conducted by the
Home Office to ensure you have genuine study
intentions in the UK.
What happens next?
If your Tier 4 application is successful, you will be
issued with an entry clearance sticker which will
be valid for 30 days. You should ensure that you
enter the UK as soon as possible within the 30-day
period, as you will be required to collect a Tier 4
Biometric Residence Permit (BRP) card on arrival
in the UK from a specified collection point.
Under the terms of your Tier 4 visa you should
ensure that you:
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Immigration
Advice
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Everyone arriving in the UK has to
pass through Immigration Control.
The rules and conditions regarding
entry are strictly enforced by
Immigration Officers, but if you
have obtained all the necessary
documents in your home country
before leaving, you should not
have any problems.
Who needs a visa for the UK?
If you are a national of the European Economic Area
(EEA) or of Switzerland you do not require a visa
or immigration permission to enter and remain
in the UK while you are studying. Your passport
or identity card will not be stamped when you
enter the UK as there is no formal time limit on
your stay. Further immigration guidance for
European Economic Area Nationals is on the
Most nationals of non-EEA countries will require
immigration permission to enter the UK.
What type of visa do I need?
The main immigration routes for study at
Newcastle University are Tier 4 General and
Short Term Study visas.
Tier 4 General is offered to students who intend
to stay in the UK for longer than six months or who
may need to extend their stay for further study.
The Short Term Study visa route is used for study
programmes of six months or less. An 11-month
route is available for students who will be studying
English language only.
Can I bring dependents withme?
Students making an application under the Tier 4
General category can apply to bring dependents
(spouse/partner/children under 18 years of age) if:
• your intended programme of study is 12 months
or more and is at NQF7 or above
or
• you are a new government-sponsored student
studying a programme of six months
Short Term Study visa holders may be able to bring
their family members with them under the general
visitor category.
Further information can be found at
Howdo I apply for a Tier 4
General visa?
To apply for a Tier 4 General visa you must first
receive confirmation that the University will sponsor
you under this category. This is called Confirmation
of Acceptance for Studies or CAS.
You will also require appropriate financial evidence
in the form of a sponsor letter or bank statements.
You can only apply for your Tier 4 General visa
three months at the earliest before the start date
of your programme.
For further
information see
