Who Needs a Visa?

If you're coming from outside the UK to study for more than six months, you'll need to get a Student Route visa before you arrive—unless you already have valid permission to be in the UK under an alternative immigration route.

How to Apply

Applying Overseas: Locate your nearest Visa Application Centre and follow their visa application procedure.

Applying from the UK: Book an appointment with the Visa & Immigration Support Team and get your documents assessed before applying online.

Further details on the application process are on the Home Office website: UK Visa and Immigration Webpages

Visa Points System (70 Points Required)

50 Points – Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) from the University.
10 Points – Financial proof (sufficient funds for fees & living costs).
10 Points – English language qualifications (if needed, you may have a short interview).

Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) Number

You need a CAS number for your visa application. Request your CAS via eVision if:

• You have an unconditional offer.
• You have paid your tuition deposit.
• You have passed your PreCAS interview (if one is required). 
• You are within three months of your course start date.

Your CAS statement includes:

• Personal & course details.
• Tuition fee details & payments made.
• University of Wolverhampton Sponsor Licence Number.

Important: You must check your CAS details carefully and report any errors before applying.

Financial Requirements & Bank Statements

You must prove you have had the required funds for at least 28 consecutive days and the funds should continue to be in your account while the visa application is in progress. The bank statement must be less than 31 days old at the time of your visa application. 

Who can provide financial proof?

• Your own bank account.
• Parents’ account (requires birth certificate + parental consent letter).
• Not accepted: Friends, distant relatives, unofficial sponsors.

Required Amount:

Tuition Fees – The outstanding balance of your tuition fees (confirmed on your CAS statement).
Living Costs – £10,224 (£1,136/month for max. 9 months)

Required Documents

Essential Documents:

• CAS number
• Financial evidence (bank statements)
• Passport 
• Qualifications listed on CAS
• IHS (Immigration Healthcare Surcharge) reference number

Additional Documents (if applicable):

• Parental consent letter (if under 18).
• TB test certificate (if it is required).
• ATAS certificate (if is it required).

Visa Interview Preparation

If you are invited to an interview with the caseworker processing your visa application, you must attend this. Be prepared to answer:

• Why you have applied this course?
• Why you have applied to University of Wolverhampton?
• Why you want to study in the UK?
• What are your future career plans?
• How will you fund your studies?

Missing the interview without a valid reason may result in visa refusal.

Concerns? Contact the Student Visa Compliance and Advice team on visa-enquiries@wlv.ac.uk.

Immigration Healthcare Surcharge (IHS)

• Mandatory for all Student Route visas.
• Grants NHS access in the UK.
• Fee: £776 per year (calculated based on visa duration, not course duration).

Use the Home Office Calculator to check your IHS fee.

Additional Requirements

Tuberculosis test: Check if your country requires a TB test.
ATAS Certificate: Required for some Postgraduate Research students.

Need help? Email the International Admissions team on CASRequests@wlv.ac.uk