Students Seeking Asylum and Student Refugees

Northumbria University recognises the unique and difficult circumstances students who are seeking asylum may experience and the challenges this may create in accessing Higher Education.  

What is the Sanctuary Scholarship  

The Sanctuary Scholarship is available to students who are seeking asylum in the UK. To find out more about the scholarships please see our Sanctuary Scholarship web pages.

As part of the offer students who are successful in obtaining a scholarship can have access to a dedicated student adviser who can help support them throughout their studies.

On course Support  

Academic Support  

• Support with Short Extensions (SE) on your assignments or Personal Extenuating Circumstances (PEC) which affect your assessments.

Wellbeing and Wider Support  

• One-to-one appointments with a dedicated student adviser.  
• Monthly Newsletter with updates on support and events   
• Connections to wellbeing, mental health, accessibility and careers support.  
• Connections to external organisations   

University Compliance Team Support   

Sanctuary Scholars enrolled at Northumbria University are required to update the University Compliance Team when they receive a decision on their asylum claim, or if there are any changes to their bail conditions. We can arrange for a member of the Visa Compliance Team to attend any meetings with Sanctuary Scholars to discuss aspects of their enrolment. They can also update you on any contact the Compliance Team have had with the Home Office on your behalf. If you have any questions or concerns, please get in touch using our enquiry form.