Study is permitted on a standard Visitor visa. However this is only if your studies meet certain requirements. If you intend to study on a standard Visitor visa we strongly recommend discussing this with us. It is likely you will need a letter from the University to support your standard visitor visa application.

As this university is an accredited institution, you are permitted certain types of short periods (up to 6 months) of study on a standard visitor visa. Some of the most common types of study permitted are listed below:

• Undertake short course of study for 6 months or less
• Complete short period of research
• Re-sit an exam or retake a module
• Take an oral (viva) examination for part of a PhD qualification
• Students on distance learning courses studying at an overseas institution for the majority of their course, are permitted to come to the UK on this visa, for short periods to undertake study such as – attending induction weeks, one to one progress checks, to sit exams etc.

You must satisfy the Entry Clearance Officer that you are a genuine student who will leave the UK at the end of your visit. Also, you do not plan to live in the UK for extended periods through successive or frequent visits and you must not take part in any prohibited activities. See GOV.UK - Immigration Rules for Visitors

Visitors who intend to study in the UK must, where required to do so, provide a valid Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) clearance certificate

You are not permitted to undertake paid or unpaid work, including work placements and work experience. The only exception is a medical, veterinary or dentistry placement.

It is not possible to switch from a visitor visa to a Student visa whilst in the UK.

If you are a visa national you must obtain entry clearance as a visitor before you travel to the UK.

If you are a non-visa national, you may need to apply for an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) in advance of travel.

See Check if you need a UK visa - GOV.UK for information.

The University will need to have evidence of when you arrived in the UK. You should therefore keep evidence of your flight ticket and boarding pass

For further information, including how to apply, see GOV.UK -Visit the UK as a Standard Visitor