If you require immigration permission to study in the UK you will need to apply for the appropriate leave before starting your course at Northumbria University.
The categories which may be appropriate for study in the UK are:
- The Student Route for students who are 16 or older (please note that Tier 4 General closed to new applicants on the 5th October 2020, new students who wish to study in the UK for over 6 months must apply for the Student Route).
- The short-term study route for students who want to study English Language courses between 6 – 11 months
- The visitor route for students wishing to study a course of 6 months of less
Nationals of EEA or Switzerland
The United Kingdom (UK) left the European Union (EU) on 31st January 2020. EEA or Swiss nationals who do not have Settled or pre-Settled status, or another status which permits study in the UK, may need to apply for a Student Route visa If they wish to study a course of over 6 months. Further details for Nationals of EEA or Switzerland can be found here.
Immigration Basics
Student Route
Short term Study or Visitor Route
EU and EEA Students
Additional Immigration Information
Applying for a Student VISA
CAS Process
Credibility Interviews
Student Union Sabbatical Officer
Your Visa
Student Dependants
Applying for your VISA inside the UK
Applying for your VISA Overseas
Your VISA Outcome- Next steps
Preparing to live in the UK
Immigration and Arrival
On your Course and Beyond
