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Your journey starts here

We are excited to welcome you into our friendly community and to support your education journey. We're here to help you confirm your place. Keep reading to find out what you need to do next.

Your next steps

Confirm your place

Secure your offer by paying the Confirmation Payment and returning your acceptance form. If don't have your results yet, you can still confirm and hold your place.

Apply for your visa

After receiving your CAS, you can submit your Student visa application and prepare for any required UKVI interviews.

Book your accommodation

Choose and secure your housing, either through university accommodation or nearby private options.

Prepare to arrive

Get ready for your arrival by arranging travel, insurance, and participating in orientation activities to familiarise yourself with the campus.

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How to confirm your place

Pay your Confirmation Payment and return your signed acceptance form to confirm your offer.

Once you've confirmed your place, you'll receive access to our dedicated Welcome Hub which is your one stop shop for all the information you need before you arrive on campus. This includes the following:

  • Your next steps
  • Upcoming pre-arrival events
  • Information about your local area
  • How to become a student ambassador
  • Key contact information
Awrad from Kuwait

I think there are lots of things and lots of experiences to gain when studying abroad. It teaches you how to be more independent and allows you to view the world in a different perspective.

Awrad from Kuwait
Studied the International Foundation Year in Engineering, Physical Sciences and Architecture
Progressed to BEng Architectural Engineering 

Infographic showing application process for international students
Infographic showing application process for international students

How to apply for your visa

To study at Cardiff University International Study Centre you will need a Student visa (formerly known as a Tier 4 visa). Applying for your visa can be done easily online through the UKVI Government visa portal. You will usually get a decision within 3 weeks, and they will tell you all the documents you need and whether you will be asked to attend a visa interview.

Before you apply for your Student visa, you will need to meet the following eligibility criteria:

  • You have been offered a place on a course 
  • You must have received a CAS (Confirmation of Acceptance of Studies) from our Admissions team 
  • You can speak, read, write and understand English 
  • You have enough money to support yourself and pay for your course

Application process

  1. Receive an offer: Apply for a programme and receive an offer.
  2. Submit documents: Provide required documents for verification.
  3. Pay fees: Pay your deposit and CAS fee.
  4. Receive CAS: Your CAS will be issued, allowing you to apply for your visa.
  5. Apply for visa: Submit your visa application online.
  6. Attend credibility interview: If required, participate in a visa interview to verify your intentions.

Find out more about how to apply for your visa.

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Booking your accommodation

There are multiple accommodation options available to students. You can apply for accommodation directly through the University or you can arrange your own privately. If you choose to arrange your own accommodation, you must let us know where you are staying and that you are staying less than 60 minutes commute away from Cardiff University International Study Centre.

Your next steps for booking student accommodation:

  • Request accommodation when you apply for the International Study Centre.
  • Confirm your place at the International Study Centre.
  • The Central Student Support team will then contact you with information about the next steps you need to take to book your accommodation. If you applied directly through our online application form, your Student Enrolment Advisor will answer any questions you have about your accommodation options, the facilities offered and what you need to bring with you.

Your Home in Cardiff

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Lafan from Jordan

The advice I would give international students coming to the UK is be open. Put yourself out there. Don't be afraid. Don't be thinking about ‘what if’s, because life is very short and you've got to take every day by day.

Lafan from Jordan
Studying: BA Media and Communications

All you need to know before you join us on campus

Once you've confirmed your place, you'll receive access to our dedicated Welcome Hub where you'll find all the information you need before you arrive on campus. This includes the following:

  • Your next steps including booking your travel and organising your insurance.
  • Upcoming pre-arrival events where you can meet centre staff and ask questions.
  • Information about your local area and how to get around.
  • Key contact information.
  • How to become a student ambassador.

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Have any questions? Email your Student Enrolment Adviser or contact us.