Visa

International students CAS - what happens next?

Now that you have received your Confirmation of Acceptance for Study (CAS) - you are well on the way to making a successful Student visa application.

Please click on the section below most appropriate for your own situation.

Check your CAS

You should carefully check the details on your CAS. If you find any errors, it is vitally important that you have these corrected before you submit a Student Visa application.  Please report these errors by responding directly to the CAS email that was sent to you.   You should carefully check:

  • Spelling of your name
  • Passport number
  • Date of birth
  • Course title

Student Visa Entry Clearance Application Guidance

Click here to read our guidance on how to make the Entry Clearance application.

Supporting documents guidance 

Please check out our Supporting Documents Guidance to help you prepare for your application.

ATAS Info

Your CAS will indicate if your course of study requires an ATAS certificate.

If you do require an ATAS Certificate, you must apply and have this approved before you can make a Student Visa application. It will take at least 20 working days (4 full weeks) to process a student ATAS application. Processing times will increase between April and September and can take 30 or more working days to complete.

TB Test

You’ll need to have a tuberculosis (TB) test if you’re coming to the UK for more than 6 months and are resident in any of these listed countries.

Check here to find out if you require a TB test.

Apply

When have gathered all of your supporting documents you will be ready to apply for your Student visa application online.

Collecting your Biometric Residence Permit (BRP)

During the application process, you will be asked where you want to collect your BRP;  you can opt for this to be sent to the University or you can collect it from a local post office.    Due to ongoing coronavirus restrictions, most University offices remain closed; we strongly recommend that you opt to collect from the Post Office nearest to the University - Glassford Street G1 1UG - to avoid any delays in receiving your BRP.     

If you do choose to collect your BRP from the University, you will need to use the ACL code: 2HE582. You will not be able to collect your BRP immediately and will need an appointment to do so.  The post office remains the quickest option for the collection of your BRP.     

Check current travel guidance

Due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, it is important that you keep up to date with the current UK and Scottish Government Guidance when making plans to travel to the UK to commence/resume your studies.

Can I use the e-gates on arrival in the UK?

I am a national of Australia, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, Singapore, South Korea, and the United States of America and I applied for a Student visa before I came to the UK.   

YES, you can use the automated eGates on arrival into the UK, free of charge. Nationals from these seven countries will also no longer need to complete a landing card on arrival.  You should also keep a copy of your travel documents and boarding passes for future reference and for presentation at the University of Strathclyde.

I am an EU/EEA/Swiss national and I applied for a Student visa before I came to the UK.

YES, you can use the automated eGates on arrival into the UK, free of charge. You should also keep a copy of your travel documents and boarding passes for future reference and for presentation at the University of Strathclyde.

All other nationalities with a Student visa will be required to be seen by a Border Force Officer on arrival in the UK.

This section guides you through the eligibility and application process for making a Student route application in the UK.  It is important that you check first that you are eligible to apply in the UK.

Check your CAS

You should carefully check the details on your CAS. If you find any errors, it is vitally important that you have these corrected before you submit a Student Visa application.  Please report these errors by responding directly to the CAS email that was sent to you.   You should carefully check:

  • Spelling of your name
  • Passport number
  • Date of birth
  • Course title

Student Visa Application Guidance - in UK

You will find useful guidance to help you complete your Student visa application from inside the UK.  

Supporting documents guidance 

Please check out our Supporting Documents Guidance to help you prepare for your application.

ATAS Info

Your CAS will indicate if your course of study requires an ATAS certificate.

If you do require an ATAS Certificate, you must apply and have this approved before you can make a Student Visa application. It will take at least 20 working days (4 full weeks) to process a student ATAS application. Processing times will increase between April and September and can take 30 or more working days to complete.   

Apply

When have gathered all of your supporting documents you will be ready to apply for your Student visa application online.

Registration 

The University of Strathclyde will permit you to register for your new course when you provide evidence of a successfully submitted Student visa application, using the CAS we have provided for you. As long as you have made your application before your current leave expires, you can continue to study until you have received a decision on your visa application from UKVI.  Details of the registration process can be accessed here.

Check your CAS

You should carefully check the details on your CAS. If you find any errors, it is vitally important that you have these corrected before you submit a Student Visa application.  Please report these errors by responding directly to the CAS email that was sent to you.   You should carefully check:

  • Spelling of your name
  • Passport number
  • Date of birth
  • Course title

Student Visa Application Guidance - in UK

You will find useful guidance to help you complete your Student visa application from inside the UK.  

Supporting documents guidance 

Please check out our Supporting Documents Guidance to help you prepare for your application.

ATAS Info

Your CAS will indicate if your course of study requires an ATAS certificate.

If you do require an ATAS Certificate, you must apply and have this approved before you can make a Student Visa application. It will take at least 20 working days (4 full weeks) to process a student ATAS application. Processing times will increase between April and September and can take 30 or more working days to complete.

Apply

When have gathered all of your supporting documents you will be ready to apply for your Student visa application online.