SRUC International students | Visas & immigration

International students may need a visa to come to the UK to study. Find out here what visa type is the most appropriate for your course.

* Irish citizens should note that the information on this page does not apply to them, as they are not subject to immigration control *

Student Visa

To attend a full-time course for longer than six months, you must apply for a Student Visa.

The course must meet UKVI requirements, such as being a SCQF level 6 or above. Not all SRUC courses are eligible to be sponsored under the Student Visa route. Please check with us.

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Standard Visitor Visa

For stays less than six months, you should apply for a Standard Visitor Visa.

This will likely apply to you if you are:

coming to do a short course of studies, or
enrolled on a distance learning course and are coming to the UK to do a short on-campus period (such as study weekends), or
coming to conduct research or be taught about research and are enrolled on a course overseas that is equivalent to a UK degree level or above.

If you are coming to the UK as a Standard Visitor, you will not be allowed to work in the UK (paid or unpaid), including work placements or internships.

Apply for your Standard Visitor Visa on the UK Government website.

EU Settlement Scheme

The EU Settlement Scheme is for EU nationals living in the UK before 31 December 2020.

SRUC is legally required to document all non-UK/Irish students' permission to study. If you are an EEA/EU Passport Holder (or relevant family member), who has been granted settled or pre-settled status, you must create a code from the UKVI service and share it with us. The share code is a 9-digit combination of letters and numbers starting with an S.

To get your share code, click on the link below. When asked 'why do you need a share code?', you should answer 'to prove my immigration status for anything else'.

View and prove your immigration status: get a share code.

Graduate Visa

The Graduate Visa is a post-study work visa that will allow you to stay in the UK to work or look for work for 2 years after your degree has been awarded (or 3 years if you have been awarded a Doctoral qualification).

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How to apply

Find here all the information you need to apply to SRUC as an international student.

Entry requirements

Learn the specific entry criteria, including academic and English language requirements, you'll need to study at SRUC as an international student.

Student accommodation

SRUC has access to a range of accommodation options available for students, either on campus or in the local area.

Campuses

Discover our locations spanning all of Scotland.

Fees & funding

Find out how much it will cost to study at SRUC and see what scholarships and funding opportunities we have available.

Preparing to study in Scotland

Studying in a foreign country means there will be some different customs and culture; or even a lot. With a little preparation and knowledge this can be an exciting opportunity to learn and grow and be part of something new!