Applying for a Tier 4 Student Visa from outside the UK

Applicants from outside the EU / EEA who wish to study on a full-time course of more than six months in the UK will need to apply for a Tier 4 (General) student visa in order to study at Nottingham Trent University. If you are currently overseas, you will need to obtain a Tier 4 visa before travelling to the UK.

How do I apply for my Tier 4 visa from overseas?
If you require a Tier 4 visa, you will normally need to apply in the country where you are resident. Depending on where you live, you may need to make your application online or by completing a paper application form. As part of your application, you will need to visit a visa application centre to enrol your fingerprints and facial image (known as biometric information).

To find out more about the visa application process in your country, including how to apply and the location of visa application centres, please visit the UK Border Agency (UKBA) website.

When should I apply for my Tier 4 visa from overseas?
You can make your Tier 4 visa application a maximum of three months before your course start date. The earliest your visa can start is one month before your course start date.

You must meet the conditions of your offer and get a CAS number before being able to apply. You must also make sure that you have prepared the relevant documents and meet the maintenance requirement.

In all cases you should ensure that you allow yourself enough time for your visa to be processed and to travel to the UK in advance of your course start date. Visa processing times vary significantly depending on where you apply. We recommend that you check current visa processing times in your country.

Which documents do I need to prepare to support my application?
Please see the required documents page.