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Visa Application

The University of Leicester is licensed by the UK Border Agency to sponsor international students under Tier 4 of the Points Based System and is classified as a ‘Highly Trusted’ sponsor. Our sponsor licence number is JTV8BV799. For further information on the UK Border Agency register of sponsors, please visit their website

 

All international students who will spend more than six months on a course of study in the UK, except those travelling on EU or EEA passports, will need to gain permission to enter the UK as a student. Nationals of some countries will need a visa even if their course lasts less than six months.

Undergraduate applicants

If you are applying for an undergraduate degree (such as a BA or BSc), please read the following:

Postgraduate applicants

If you are applying for a postgraduate degree (such as an MA or MSc), please read:

UK Border Agency

It may be useful to refer to additional Student Visa Policy Guidance on the UK Border Agency website.
Contact Information

For futher information please contact the International Office:

E: International Office
T: +44(0) 1162522296

For Erasmus enquiries please contact:

E: Erasmus Team
T: +44(0)1162525142

For Study Abroad enquiries please contact:

E: Study Abroad
T: +44(0)1162525687

For other useful contacts see the essential guide to starting at Leicester