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Student Support & Wellbeing
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Student Immigration Service

We provide advice for international students looking to enter or remain in the UK to study.

We also work with Departments across the University to ensure compliance with UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) regulations. Our dedicated Immigration Advisors are the only official source of visa and immigration advice in the University.

Student visas

Learn about the UK entry visa requirements, the student visa application process, and the visa route required for your course.
Visa

Right to Study check

If you're not British or Irish (or from the Channel Islands or Isle of Man), you're required to complete a Right to Study check before starting your course.
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Health and TB Screening

If you apply to study in the UK for more than 6 months, you may need to undergo a TB test before submitting your visa application to prove you are free of tuberculosis.
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Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS)

You will need a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) reference number to apply for a UK student visa.
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Your family

Check whether your family members are eligible to apply for a visa to join you in the UK.
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Studying as a visitor

If you're coming to study in the UK for less than 6 months, or you need to travel to Durham for a short period, you may be able to enter the UK as a visitor to study.
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Get in touch

How you can find and contact the Student Immigration Service team.

Contact us

Durham University Student Immigration Service

Palatine Centre

Stockton Road

Durham

DH1 3LE