Academic changes for Student visa holders
Changes to study affect many students each year, they can be the result of personal circumstances or academic choices. For students with Tier 4 / Student permission any study change may also have to comply with visa requirements, we have outlined below some common scenarios and what you might need to take into account.
The following information is a general guide to help identify relevant issues. It does not cover full details or every scenario, so it is advisable to seek specific advice on your personal situation BEFORE you take any action.鈥� It also only covers visa implications; for other information and guidance on changes to your studies, please refer to your department, the鈥�student handbook鈥痑nd where relevant, other support from鈥�.
Where changes require further visa permission a new CAS will need to be requested from the Academic Registry online.鈥疍epending on the type of change the CAS may have to be used in an application outside the UK, some scenarios allow the extra visa time to be obtained by applying in the UK.
On 5 October 2020 Tier 4 was replaced by the Student visa route. This information equally applies to those with a Student visa or a Tier 4 visa that was obtained prior to 5 October, references to Student visa includes those with Tier 4 permission.
Covid-19: Visa Implications
If Covid-19 has affected studies or the time taken to complete studies please check the special arrangements that UKVI has allowed:
General information is provided on various scenarios below, for further help .
Last Updated: 28th March 2024