Visa and Immigration Responsibilities
Know your immigration responsibilities
As an international student, you may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to study in the UK. There may be steps you need to take before and after arriving at Newcastle. Please make sure you're aware of these and are prepared.
Apply for a student visa:
- you must have a valid immigration permission for the duration of your programme
Applying for Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS):
- some subjects may need clearance under the Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) before you can study in the UK
- your offer letter will state whether you need ATAS clearance for your programme
Receive your Confirmation of Acceptance Studies (CAS):
- when your offer is unconditional, we may send you a CAS to confirm that the University will sponsor a student visa application
- you will only be offered a CAS if you do not have any other UK immigration permission which would allow you to study for the duration of your programme at Newcastle University
Find out more about receiving your CAS
Your immigration permission:
The University must comply with the requirements of:
- UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI)
- Sponsor Guidance
- associated UKVI guidance
The University is:
- required to keep copies of all international student passports and immigration permission
You are required to:
- present your passport and a copy of your immigration permission at registration
- you'll need to do this again if you renew your passport and/or your immigration permission
The University is additionally required to notify UKVI of any student visa holders who:
- do not register on time, as required
- do not engage with their programmes, as required
- interrupt their studies for a significant periods of time
- leave the UK for placements in circumstances where engagement on the placement cannot be monitored as appropriate
- complete their programmes earlier than the end of the programme date. This date is stated on their confirmation of acceptance for studies
- transfer to another another programme.
- are discovered to be in breach of the conditions of their visa
All students are required to keep their UK contact details up to date via the Student Portal.
Further visa information is available on the International Students website.
You can contact the University's visa support team via email, or you can submit an enquiry for further support.