Before you arrive
You’ve received an offer, what next?
Applying and receiving an offer is the start of your journey to study with us, there are a few more steps you need to take before we see you on campus.
Pay your Confirmation Payment and return your signed acceptance form to confirm your offer. For more information on what your Confirmation Payment consists of and your payment plan please visit our fees page.
Once you have confirmed, you will have access to our Welcome Hub with lots of useful information about preparing to study.
A Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) is a unique reference number which confirms you have been accepted on a course of study in the UK. It is required for your Student visa application. You can apply for your CAS up to six months before your course start date (three months if you are in the UK).
a. Book and take your Readiness Check (if required)
b. Pay any fees due - check the information in your payment plan in your offer letter
c. Provide any outstanding documents - your insurance information, emergency contact details, any study gap information (if applicable), living arrangement confirmation form and previous UK Visa history (if applicable)
d. Receive your CAS preview. Sign and return it
e. Submit your financial or bank documents - you must have this money for at least 28 consecutive days. The end date of the 28-day period must be within 31 days of the date you apply for your visa.
Once you have received your CAS you can apply for your visa and take your UKVI interview (if required).
If you have requested accommodation on your application form, our Central Student Services Team will contact you directly regarding the options available. For September 2023 intake, there will be free coach services on selected dates from Manchester Airport to the University-managed accommodation, St. Vincent's Place (or other accommodation sites).
Should you choose to book your own accommodation, we suggest you live close to the College so you can make the most of your student experience, but your accommodation should be no more than one hour travel time from the College.
Receive your visa and book your travel. When booking your travel, make sure you arrive before your first day of semester, so you don’t miss our valuable induction programme. Accommodation with the International College is usually available two days before the start of semester.
While not mandatory, we recommend that all international students have the protection of appropriate insurance for the duration of their time in the UK. The costs of not being insured can add up, becoming expensive and stressful - the last thing you want whilst studying abroad. You can choose to take out StudyCare or arrange your own cover with an alternative provider.
StudyCare has been designed in partnership with education insurance specialist, Howden, specifically to provide international students with protection and support during their studies with Study Group and, if required, after progressing to their chosen university.
Study Group is an appointed representative of Howden UK Brokers Limited and StudyCare is underwritten by Zurich, one of the largest insurers in the world. StudyCare is available in durations of either up to 12 months and 24 months (fixed), allowing you to choose a policy duration that fits your needs.
In your first week, you will take part in orientation activities and get to know the people and places around you. These normally include tours, information talks, and team games. You will receive further information when your place at the International College is confirmed.
CAS deadlines
Programme & Start date | Deadline to submit CAS and Country of residence | Deadline to submit CAS and Country of residence | Deadline to submit CAS and Country of residence | Deadline to submit CAS and Country of residence | Deadline to submit CAS and Country of residence |
CAS deadlines for programmes starting on 22nd September 2025: - IFY - PMP | 15 August, 2025 | 22 August, 2025 | 29 August, 2025 | 05 September, 2025 | 12 September, 2025 |
CAS deadlines for programmes starting on 24th November 2025: - IFY | 17 October, 2025 | 24 October, 2025 | 31 October, 2025 | 07 November, 2025 | 14 November, 2025 |
Angola Bahrain Bangladesh Botswana Brazil Colombia Egypt Ghana India Iran Iraq Kenya Nepal Nigeria Pakistan Peru Saudi Arabia South Africa Uganda Vietnam Zambia Zimbabwe | Azerbaijan Belarus Brunei Cambodia Canada Hong Kong Indonesia Japan Kazakhstan Korea Kuwait Macau Malaysia Mexico Myanmar (Burma) New Zealand Oman Philippines Qatar Russia Singapore Sri Lanka Taiwan Thailand Ukraine USA | Albania Algeria China Jordan Lebanon Morocco Turkey United Arab Emirates | France Germany Italy Portugal Spain Switzerland | UK onshore |
These CAS ready deadlines are based on standard visa processing times. Later CAS deadlines may be available if you are using a Super Priority or Priority Service. Please contact Admissions for more information.
If you are applying from a country that is not listed in the above table, then your CAS deadline will be similar to the countries with the earliest deadline (i.e. Angola, Bahrain, Brazil).
Born in Colombia. Made in Sheffield.
A huge thing I think international people get from the College is our main group of friends. We have the same classes, we are all in a new country with a new language and new people. We have that bonding. Then that just continues on in life after university.
Federico
International Foundation Year Science and Engineering
BEng (Hons) Aerospace Engineering
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