Student Immigration Service

Academic qualifications

You may need to show your academic qualifications used by the University to assess your suitability for the course, and this will depend on your programme level.

If your programme is degree level or above

If you have applied for a programme at degree level or above, you will not need to include your academic qualifications with your visa application.  

Information about your qualifications will be included in your Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS).  

If you study the International Foundation or pre-sessional English programme

Information about your qualifications will be included in your Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS). 

You must provide certificates or official transcripts. Each document must clearly show:  

  • your name 

  • the name of the academic institution 

  • your programme title

  • the date of the award 

If you’re on a Student visa and need a new Student visa (inside the UK)

If you’re currently on a Student visa but need a new Student visa and are applying inside the UK, you must be able to prove that you have successfully completed your most recent course of study undertaken with Tier 4/Student immigration permission.  

You can do this using: 

  • official transcripts or a certificate showing that you have been awarded the qualification 

or 

  • a letter from your institution stating that you have successfully completed (or that you are highly likely to successfully complete) your course.  

Next step 

Read about further Student visa requirements