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Visa Applications - important information

At the moment Emerson can accept all international students on a 6 month student visitor visa.

Students attending the Emerson Visual Arts and Sculpture courses can also obtain longer visas from the UKBA, since Emerson College is a Tier 4 Sponsor License Holder.

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Helpful links to guide you through this new requirement.

Applying to come to the UK as a General Student
UK Border Agency – www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk 

How to apply, information for visa applicants
UK Border Agency – www.ukvisas.gov.uk/en/

Continuing students
www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/studyingintheuk/applying

Application guidance notes
UK Border Agency
www.ukvisas.gov.uk/resources/en/docs/1903073/VAFguidancenotesvisitors 
www.ukvisas.gov.uk/en/howtoapply/infs/inf5students 

English language requirements

In order to get a visa you need to prove a certain level in the English language (see visa FAQ)

One of the tests you can take to prove your English Level is IELTS.
IELTS has more than 500 test centres in over 130 countries. see ww.ielts.org

Online visa applications. Supported Countries
UK Border Agency
Online visa application (note that since February 2010 all visa applications should be done online)
Contact in your country: list of UK embassies and consulates