Sources of Support, Information and Advice
Help with the Visa Process
UK Council for International Education
The UKCISA (UK Council for International Student Affairs) web site is a source of information on many student issues, including immigration and visa advice.
You can download UKCISA's Guidance Notes for Students on immigration. Topics covered are:
- Immigration procedures before you leave your home country
- Immigration procedures after arrival in the UK
- Dependants of international students
- EEA students
- Asylum and studying
British Council/UKVISA
Please refer to The
British Council and UK Border Agency web sites for information on obtaining a visa.
international student advisor
Currently enrolled students of UWS who require advice about visa extensions can visit Student Link for assistance.
Information about Accommodation
For further information about University owned residences, please visit the Accommodation page of the University web site.
If you have any questions about accommodation facilities, the application process, or require advice about securing privately owned accommodation, please email the Accommodation Unit:
If you are an enrolled student and wish to enquire about changing residence, please contact the Accommodation Unit as above, or visit Student Link on campus.
Advice About Tuition Fees and Deposits
The Finance department are able to advise about tuition fees. In particular, the Finance department can advise on payment methods, the possibility of early payment of tuition fees, and on the University's refund policy.
For further information, and the contact details of the Finance department, please visit the Finance section of the University web site.
For general information on the cost of tuition fees, and a guide to living costs, please visit the Finance and Fees section of the University web site.
Student Records
The Student Administration Office can help with graduation registration, examination enquiries, requests for transcripts and lost degree parchments, and bank/status letter requests.
The Students Administration Office sends out important information to enrolled students, thus it is vital that you notify them of any change of address.
If you have any questions or enquiries, Student Link.