Visa Applications - important information

Points Based System for visa applicants

Prospective students are advised that from 22 February 2010 it is required to have an official number issued by Emerson College in support of an application for entry. Any application submitted on or after this date that does not have this will be refused by the UKBA.
Under this system you, and Emerson College, have particular responsibilities and you should read and understand these and what it means for your studies. For more information see

www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/studyingintheuk/

helpful downloads

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