How to apply for a Student visa
Find out about the documents you need before applying for a Student visa, and which application process to use.
Visas
Find out which visa type you need, how to apply and how our Student Immigration Service can help you with your visa questions.
Applying for your visa
You can find out more about how to apply for your visa, and the steps involved in the visa application process, in our guides.
Financial evidence for your visa
Read about the financial documents that you need to provide in support of your visa application.
Standard visitor visa
Find out how to apply for a Standard visitor visa if you are coming to study for a short period in the UK.
Starting your course
Read our guides to ensure you are fully prepared to start your course and are familiar with your responsibilities as a Student visa holder.
Passport checks and visa collection for new international students
If you have overseas fee status or need immigration permission to study in the UK, you may need to attend a passport check session before starting your course.
Student visa responsibilities
You should make sure that you have read and understood our information about the University's responsibilities to you and the UK government, and your own responsibilities while studying in the UK on your visa.
Student / Tier 4 visa Handbook
A handy summary of the University's responsibilities as your sponsor and your own requirements under Student or Tier 4 visa.
Academic engagement monitoring for Student and Tier 4 visa holders
Find out more about the current academic engagement monitoring policy and process for Student and Tier 4 visa holders (academic year 2022/23)
Student Immigration Basics - a training course for students
An online and fully interactive training course for all Student and Tier 4 visa holders at the University.
Student Immigration Service important information
As a Student visa holder, there are conditions attached to your visa as well as terms and conditions of studying at the University of Bath.
Advice and guidance
Read our advice about common questions about the Student visa and EU Settlement Scheme. You can also find out how to get more guidance from our Student Immigration team.
Student Immigration appointments and drop-in sessions
Find out how to book appointments and attend drop-in sessions for visa advice with our Student Immigration Service.
What to do if you have lost your passport or biometric residence permit (BRP)
You must take different actions depending on which immigration document you have lost, or has been stolen, and whether this happens in the UK or abroad.
Bringing your family to visit or live with you in the UK
If you're on a full-time Student visa, your family or friends may be able to apply to join you in the UK, but must follow a different process from you.
Travelling abroad
Find out how to get the right visa to travel abroad.
BRPs set to be replaced by digital visas after 31 December 2024
Students with BRP cards expiring on 31 December 2024 whose courses finish at a later date to be issued with digital status to cover rest of their Student leave.
Working in the UK
Student visa holders at the University are often able to work while studying and after their studies. However, there are several rules and regulations that you must know about and follow if you wish to do this.
Working with your Student or Tier 4 visa
Find out what work is permitted in the UK as a full-time Student or Tier 4 visa holder.
Graduate visa
Find out how to apply for the Graduate visa after you have successfully completed your studies.
Working after your studies
Find out what work visas are available for international students after you graduate.
Guidance on UK’s exit from EU
Find out how Britain's exit from the European Union could affect you.
Immigration information for prospective and current students about the UK leaving the EU
How prospective and current UK and EU students might be affected by Britain's exit from the EU.
Guidance and advice on EU Settlement Scheme
Find out how to apply and how the Student Immigration Service can support your EU Settlement Scheme application.
Information for staff
Find the information you need to help students and make sure the University remains UKVI compliant.
General information for staff about Student visas
This guide will help you to understand various different categories of immigration depending on the reason why a migrant wishes to come to the UK.
Guidance for staff on Standard Visitor and Short-term study visas
This guide will help you to understand more about visas available to students coming on programmes or visits of up to 6 months
When staff should contact the Student Immigration Service
Details of the circumstances in which University staff should look for help from the Student Immigration Service.
Student Immigration Basics - a training course for staff
An online and fully interactive training course for all staff working with international students and applicants at the University.
Overview of Student Immigration policies and procedures to ensure compliance with UKVI requirements
How the University of Bath ensures that its Student sponsor licence is safeguarded across the institution.
Student Immigration Service
We provide support to prospective and current international students, on all matters to do with student visas and immigration.