Visas and immigration
The majority of international students studying at the University of Greenwich will require a visa to study. For most international students this will be a Tier 4 (General) student visa. UK student visas are institution specific. The University of Greenwich holds a Tier 4 sponsor licence and we are listed on the UK Border Agency (UKBA) register as a Highly Trusted Sponsor.
It is a student’s responsibility to ensure that they are in possession of an appropriate and valid visa to commence their studies with the university.
For official information about the points based system, please refer to the UKBA website.
Information for international applicants is also available from the UK Council for International Student Affairs website.
If your query is not covered by the above, please e-mail the International Office where we will be happy to assist you
Confirmation Acceptance for Studies
This is a 'virtual document' which the university assigns.
Academic Technology Approval Scheme
An ATAS Clearance Certificate is required for some postgraduate programmes.
Tier 4 (General) student visa
View details about applying for a visa from outside the UK and guides on how to extend your visa when you are in the UK.
Frequently asked questions
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