Visa applications
All international students require a visa to study in the UK. The type you normally require is a Student Route visa.
We will help you with your visa so your application is accepted first time. We are a registered sponsor licence holder, approved by UK Visas and Immigration as an education provider. We will provide a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) letter to you, enabling you to make your visa application.
We suggest you apply early so we can process your application and prepare the necessary documentation. The earliest you can apply for a Student Route Visa is six months before you start your course.
Once your visa application is submitted, you’ll usually get a decision within 3 weeks. Full details of visa requirements and the application process can be found at https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration
We recommend that you travel to the UK with your documentation in your hand luggage, as when you arrive, you may be asked for it by an Immigration Officer.
Even if you don't require a visa to enter the UK, you may be required to show that you can cover the cost of your tuition fees, living expenses and others you have committed to.
Our Global Engagement Team will be able to assist you with the Student Route visa application process via email or over the phone.
Call: (+44) 2392 344408
Email: global@copc.ac.uk
