Non-EU/EEA Students
The following information
explains the application process for
prospective students from outside
the EEA (European Economic Area)
or Switzerland who are required to
hold a Tier 4 General student visa
to study in the United Kingdom.
You do not need a visa to study
in the UK if you are an EEA or
Swiss national. Whichever method you use to
apply we strongly recommend
that you submit by March for entry
to a degree course starting the
following September so as to give
enough time for the visa application
process. However, we will consider
applications outside of this time.
How to Apply Overview
Non-EU/EEA students can apply for
a place to study at Ravensbourne
either directly via our online
International Admissions Portal
or via the UCAS Apply system
(Universities and College Admissions
Service). The online International
Admissions Portal is a secure online
service enabling you to: • Academic qualifications equivalent
to the required UK qualification
• Apply for up to three courses
of your choice
• Save your application and return
later to continue the process
• Track the progress of your
application
• Communicate directly
with the admissions team
You need to submit the following
documents:
• Educational References
• Evidence of Proficiency
in the English Language
• Personal Statement
• Biodata page of your passport
• Portfolio
All prospective students are
interviewed either in person at
Ravensbourne or via Skype or
telephone. If you are already
in the UK then you must attend
your interview in person.
Immigration and Visas
You will need to apply for a Tier 4
General Student visa to study a
foundation diploma, undergraduate
and postgraduate degree course or
a pre-sessional English course leading
onto a full time course if you are a
national from a country outside the
EEA or Switzerland. You may apply
for a Short –term study visa if you
will be studying for six months on
one of our short courses or as an
exchange student.
Ravensbourne has a Tier 4 Sponsor
Licence, which permits us to enrol
non-EU/EEA students to study with us.
You cannot use your CAS number
to apply for a visa more than three
months before the start date of
your course and it is valid for only
one Tier 4 visa application.
Please read the latest policy guidance
published by the Home Office/UK
visas and Immigration (UKVI).
Pre-sessional English language
Programme
The Pre-sessional English Programme
is for non-EU/EEA students looking
to improve their English language
skills before starting their main
course of study at Ravensbourne.
Tier 4 visa applicants must attain a
total of 40 points in order to qualify
for a visa in the UK’s points based
immigration system: The programme will:
• 30 points for a Confirmation
of Acceptance for Studies (CAS)
number from Ravensbourne • Give you a n understanding of the
cultural and academic skills needed
to learn effectively in English
• 10 points for demonstrating
you have the required funds
to support yourself in the UK
A CAS is a unique 13 digital number
requested by Ravensbourne and
generated through the Home Office’s
Sponsor Management System you
will be issued with a CAS number
when you achieved the following:
• Help you develop your English
Language skills in a media and
design context
• Introduce you to life in London
and to British culture
• Give you an insight into the British
academic environment
o find out more and see if you are
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eligible to apply for the pre-sessional
English language course, please visit:
ravensbourne.ac.uk/international.
• An unconditional offer
• Completed and submitted
a CAS request form
• Submitted evidence demonstrating
you have the required funds to
support yourself in the UK
•
Paid a 50% deposit of your tuition fee
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