Your Responsibilities as an International Student

Before you start Your Course

The University of Wolverhampton has a duty to verify your documents and assess your eligibility before sponsoring your Student Route Visa. This process takes place throughout Admissions.

As an international student, you must:

• Research the visa application process and understand all requirements.
• Meet the visa requirements (including finances, qualifications and credibility)
• Attend your visa interview and be prepared to answer questions about your course and study plans.
• Request your CAS number and apply for a visa in advance to avoid delays.
• Read the University’s refund and visa refusal policies to understand the implications.
• Inform the University of your visa decision as soon as you receive it.

Visa Application Process

For full details on the visa process, including requirements and interviews, visit How to Apply UKVI Visa Guidance.

CAS Request Deadline & Priority Visa Services

• The CAS request deadline is set by Admissions—submit your request on time!
• If you apply too late, you may have to defer your application to the next available intake.
• Some countries offer a priority visa service (faster processing for an extra fee). Check UKVI processing times.

Warning: If you apply too late and miss your course start date, your visa and place on the course may be refused. You may not be eligible for a deposit refund or reapplication.

Refund & Visa Refusal Policies

International students must pay a deposit, which is refundable, except in cases where:

• Fraudulent documents/statements are submitted.
• A student receives a visa, arrives in the UK, but fails to enrol.

Visa refusals are reviewed case by case by the Student Visa Compliance and Advice team. A second CAS statement is not always granted. Please see the Fee Liability, Refunds & Debtor Policy.

Visa Application Result

Once you receive your visa, check it carefully:
It should state Student Visa (not ‘Student Visitor’ or other categories).
If you spot an error, contact the Student Visa Compliance and Advice team on visa-enquiries@wlv.ac.uk immediately.

Inform the University of your visa outcome as soon as possible! If your visa is refused, provide a full copy of the refusal letter to RTS@wlv.ac.uk, so we can review your options.

Your Responsibilities Once You Start Your Studies 

• Completing your enrolment each year on eVision
• Logging your attendance on your Student Check in app
• Meeting your visa conditions – don’t exceed your permitted working hours
• Keeping the university informed of any changes or issues