Immigration & Visas
European Economic Area Nationals (EEA)
Nationals of the EEA will not require a visa to study in the
UK.
The countries of the EEA are: Austria, Belgium, Denmark,
Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Italy, Liechtenstein,
Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Republic of Ireland,
Spain, Sweden and the UK.
Although you do not need a visa it would be advisable to carry
your acceptance letter with you when you are entering the UK.
Non EEA nationals
To find out if you need a student visa, you will need to contact
the British Mission (Embassy, Consulate or High Commission) in your
home country.
Details of all British representations abroad can be found at
http://www.fco.gov.uk/
For further information about immigration and visas, the
following sites may be useful
Remember that it is your responsibility to
check whether you need a visa and if so to ensure that you have the
correct type. Rules and regulations in this area have become
increasingly strict over the past few years and it is in your own
interests to have everything in order.
Page last updated 10/4/2007