Visa Information | International Foundation Programme

Visa Requirements

You may require a visa to study in the UK on the Warwick IFP if you are from outside Europe and not eligible for the EU Settlement Scheme.

If you need a visa to study in the UK, then usually you'll need to apply via the Student Route.

As part of the admissions process, we will ask you whether you need a visa for your studies. If you do, then you will be issued with a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) Number. We start to issue CAS numbers to unconditional offer holders approximately three months before the start of the course.

You will receive full instructions and guidance from the Admissions team about receiving your CAS number at the appropriate time.

Tips from a former IFP student

"Starting your journey at Warwick's IFP is incredibly exciting, but before you can settle into campus life, there's one crucial hurdle to overcome…securing your student visa! As someone who's been through this process, I want to share some essential tips that will help make your visa application as smooth as possible." D'Nette - IFP 2024/5 Cohort

The University of Warwick also has an Immigration Service with lots of information to support you with your visa application.