Arriving in Nottingham

A window of opportunity

Studying at The University of Nottingham is an opportunity not to be missed. As well as a first class education, students benefit from the culturally diverse and rich learning environment that we are able to provide. Nottingham has a reputation as an international University and qualifications from Nottingham are recognised all over the world.

Guide to the University of Nottingham

http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/international/_media/
pdf/mobilityteam/Guide to Uni of Nottingham 2007-8 SA EX U21.pdf

Find out more information about the
University of Nottingham
http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/

Visas & immigration

Many of you will need to apply for a student visa to come and study at the University of Nottingham. The rules are as follows:

If you are an international student from a non visa national country (i.e Canada) coming to the UK to study for less than 6 months we strongly recommend that you apply for a student visa through your local British Embassy/High Commission before leaving home. However, you could, if you prefer, make a student visitor visa application on arrival at a UK airport. A student visitor visa can only be granted for a maximum of 6 months, cannot be extended and does not include permission to work.

Applications for entry clearance (a student visa) should be made at your nearest British Embassy or High Commission. Different Embassies/High Commissions have slightly different requirements and processes and it is important that you check with your local visa issuing post to enquire about those relevant to you. Applications can usually be made up to three months in advance providing that you have all of the necessary paperwork. Valid visa applications are normally processed within 15 working days. However, most posts are extremely busy over summer and we recommend that, wherever possible, you apply at least two months before your course is due to start.

Some posts require applicants to supply biometric data (fingerprint scans and a digital photograph) when applying for a UK visa. Again, your local British Embassy/High Commission will be able to advise you on this.

When you apply for a student visa you will require the following documents:

• Application form – VAF3

• Application fee of £99 in local currency

• Unconditional offer letter from the University of Nottingham

• ATAS certificate if applicable
(see www.fco.gov.uk/atas)

• Evidence of funding to cover tuition fees and living costs (eg, evidence of a scholarship or a letter and bank statements from your family). If you have paid any deposits in advance to the University you should include evidence of this

• Evidence of previous qualifications and proof that you have met any conditions attached to your offer (eg, English language requirements)

• Evidence of term-time accommodation (if available). If your family is coming with you to the UK, you will need to show that adequate accommodation arrangements have been made for them

• TB test certificate if applicable (see below)

Nationals of some countries are required to undergo an examination specifically for Infectious Tuberculosis (TB) before applying for a student visa. The test costs approximately £30 and must be conducted at a clinic accredited by the Embassy. Please check with your nearest British Embassy/High Commission to see if this requirement affects you, what the local procedure is, and how long it will take.

Further information can be found at: www.ukvisas.gov.uk

Housing

There is a range of university accommodation at various sites in Nottingham – Sutton Bonington campus where Food Sciences is based, Jubilee campus and University Park campus.

In order to apply for university accommodation you need an ID number which can be found on your offer letter.

Please link to the following web pages to see the types of accommodation available:

University Accommodation
http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/nh/students/

Private Accommodation in Nottingham
http://www.unipol.org.uk/nottingham/

Term Dates

http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/about/studying/dates.php

Deadlines

The deadlines for PhD student exchanges is flexible and can be agreed between PhD supervisors at the host universities.

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