Student visas

Student visa 

If you are a non-UK national and coming to study with us for more than 6 months you will need to apply for a student visa. You will also need to apply for a student visa if your studies are less than 6 months and you wish to do an internship as part of your studies or look for part-time work while you are studying.  

When should you apply? 

After your registration with our university is completed, we will issue your Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies statement, which will include your CAS number. Please note that for your registration to be complete, you need to pay your tuition fee, as per the tuition fee payment schedule of your course.

Please do not apply for a visa before you receive your Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies statement from us, because it will be automatically rejected.

You should aim to apply for your student visa from outside the UK no more than 12 weeks before your course start date. Home Office guidance suggests that once you have completed your application you will usually get a decision in 3 weeks. You may be able to get your visa faster depending on which country you are in - check with your visa application centre.

What you will need for your student visa application 

You will need some, or all, of the following documentation for your Student visa application depending on your situation: 

• Valid passport
• CAS number
• Qualifications used to obtain offer
• Evidence of English Language proficiency - you must prove this:
  • by having a GCSE, A level, Scottish National Qualification level 4 or 5, Scottish Higher or Advanced Higher in English, gained through study at a UK school that you began when you were under 18
  • or by passing a Secure English Language Test (SELT) from a UKVI approved provider. The Home Office require proof of English, level B2 minimum (C1 and C2 levels are accepted). Under current immigration law, only UKVI approved tests can be accepted, and are listed below:

* Please note since 1 January 2025 there are changes to the LANGUAGECERT SELT.

The LANGUAGECERT ESOL SELT 4-skills test has been replaced by the new LANGUAGECERT Academic SELT test.

If you already have a LANGUAGECERT ESOL SELT 4-skills result this remains valid for two years. If you have a voucher for a LANGUAGECERT ESOL SELT 4-skills test, you can use this for up to 12 months from the date of purchase.

• Depending on your nationality, formal evidence of financial independence.
• Depending on the country where you live, or have been living in the last 6 months, Tuberculosis test (TB). Check if you need a TB.
• If you are under 18: Parental consent – a letter from your parent or legal guardian giving consent to your application
• Sponsor consent – a letter of consent confirming details of funding if required

There is an application fee of £490 to apply for a Student visa from outside the UK, it is possible to pay extra for an expedited service in most countries. 

How do I get my CAS number? 

Your CAS number will be included in your Confirmation of Studies statement, which we will send you by email after your registration is complete. 

How long you can stay? 

How long you can stay depends on the length of your course and what study you have already completed. 

This visa is generally for those who will be studying in the UK on a programme that’s less than 6 months in duration. 

It is more limited than a Student visa , but it is less expensive and generally easier to obtain. You can apply for a Standard Visitor visa: 

• if your programme is 6 months or less in duration
• if you need to enter the UK to take re-sits, resubmissions or a viva 

The Standard Visitor visa has some limitations compared to the Student visa: 

• You cannot extend this visa or switch into another visa category in the UK.
• You must leave the UK by the end date on your visa (or within 6 months of the date you entered the UK if travelling through an eGate).
• You are not allowed to work or intern (part-time or full-time).
• You are not covered by the NHS (National Health Service), so you will require private medical insurance. 

If you are a non-visa national, you do not need to apply for a Standard Visitor Visa before you travel. You can use the UK/EEA immigration lanes and the automatic eGates entrance at the airport and Eurostar to enter the UK as a Visitor. You should be prepared to present your papers to the immigration officials on arrival at an UK airport and have the visa stamped into your passport which will be valid for 6 months. 

Students from Australia, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, Singapore, South Korea and the United States of America will be able to use the eGates for fast automated arrival. 

Students from EU/EEA and Switzerland, who are not eligible for EU Settlement Scheme can also use eGates entrance; you will be able to study on a Standard Visitor visa for programmes of less than six months e.g. exchanges.  This visa does not allow you to work in the UK or switch into other visa types. 

Please ensure that you carry the documents required for a Standard Visitor visa in your hand luggage in case you are asked to present it. 

As you will not receive a stamp in your passport when using eGates, it is very important that you keep your boarding pass or your flight itinerary as evidence of when you entered the UK. 

UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) have developed a digital immigration system, which replaced physical immigration documents with digital proof of your immigration status called an eVisa. 

An eVisa is an online record of your immigration status or visa and will replace the following physical immigration documents: 

• Biometric Residence Permit (BRP) 
• Biometric Residence Card (BRC) 
• Indefinite Leave to Remain issued as a wet-ink stamp, vignette or FAV in your non-UK passport  

Moving from a physical document to an eVisa will not change the start or end date of your existing immigration permission or visa conditions.  

In the future, you will be able to travel to the UK with only your eVisa and passport registered to your UKVI account.

Watch the Home Office video and read the Government guidance. 

Accessing my eVisa 

You will need to:  

• Create a UKVI account
• Confirm your identity using the 'UK Immigration ID Check' app on your smartphone
• If you scan your BRP in the ID Check app, you must add your passport to your UKVI account when your eVisa is available  

Once you have a UKVI account, you can use the ‘view and prove’ service to evidence your eVisa or digital immigration status. If your eVisa is not viewable immediately, UKVI will email you when your eVisa is accessible in your account. 

You must keep your UKVI account up to date with your current passport, personal and contact details. 

• Watch a Home Office video to find out more. 

Hong Kong SAR passport holders:

We are aware that there is an issue with adding your passport to your UKVI account:  

1. Sign in to your UKVI account
2. Select the option to add an identity document
3. Select the option ‘No, my personal details have not changed’
4. Complete the required fields to add your passport
5. The process is complete once you receive a confirmation email that a new identity document has been added to your UKVI account 

Travelling with your eVisa 

Watch the UKVI video about how to travel with your eVisa and read the guidance. 

Before you leave the UK:  

1. Create your UKVI account and access your eVisa.  
2. Once your eVisa is viewable, use the update your UKVI account details service to add the passport you’ll use for travel to your account. 
3. Use the view and prove your immigration status service to check your immigration status is displaying correctly and you have permission to travel to the UK – if your immigration status is displaying incorrectly, report an error with your eVisa 
4. Take your passport, expired BRP card, your visa decision letter/email that you received when you got your original physical visa. We are recommending that you bring various forms of evidence with you in case your carrier has difficulties accessing your eVisa.  

Before you return to the UK:  

1. Generate a share code from the view and prove service to provide this to your carrier if necessary. Choose ‘something else’ as a reason. 
2. Travel with the passport linked to your UKVI account. 
3. Arrive earlier than normal at the airport/train station/ferry port in case it takes longer than expected to prove your immigration status to your carrier. 
4. Have your share code, visa decision letter/email in your hand luggage in case they are needed at check-in or at the UK border due to difficulties accessing your eVisa.  

Maintaining your UKVI account 

You must update your UKVI account as soon there are any changes to your personal details, passport information, or contact details. Don't wait until you need to travel as updates to the system are not immediate and you may experience issues travelling to the UK. 

When you set up your UKVI account, you will provide a phone number and email address to receive security codes to login into your account. You must maintain access to these contact details as security codes are sent each time you login to your UKVI account and update your account if you change your number or email address.  

If you can no longer receive these security codes you will have difficulties proving your status and will need to contact UKVI. 

Proving your immigration status with an eVisa 

Use the ‘view and prove’ service to get your share code PDF. Select the option to 'prove your immigration status' (not the 'right to work' or 'right to rent' options) and then choose 'Something else' on the next screen.  

Proving right to rent and work 

You can also prove your right to work and rent using the 'view and prove' service by choosing the relevant option when creating an eVisa. 

Watch the UKVI video to find out more. 

Correcting errors with your eVisa 

Report errors with your eVisa using the online form, such as: 

• name
• sponsor reference
• photo
• National Insurance number
• visa restrictions - these say what you can and cannot do in the UK
• immigration status

• valid until date 

   

Keep your BRP card safe 

We have been advised by UKVI that you should keep your expired BRP as this may be needed in the future. Do not destroy your BRP or throw it away. 

Pre-Settled and Settled status: 

The EU Settlement Scheme opened fully on 30 March 2019 and the deadline to apply for most people was 30 June 2021. Some people can apply after this date and the scheme is also still open to those with pre-settled status who are eligible to apply for settled status.  

You can find further information on GOV.UK about who can still apply to the scheme and the eligibility criteria.  

Help and Guidance: 

As with other non-student immigration routes, the Quality and Visa Compliance Officer does not offer one-to-one advice on the EU Settlement Scheme. There are many external organisations that can provide you with advice and guidance:  

• Find official guidance on GOV.UK 

• Find a regulated immigration adviser through the Immigration Advice Authority or Immigration Law Practitioners Association.  

• The UK Council for International Student Affairs (UKCISA) has produced some useful information for EU/EEA and Swiss students and their family members.   

• The Free Movement blog is a useful source of up-to-date information and they also offer chargeable legal services.   

• The Aire Centre provides EU/EEA specific immigration advice and has a free telephone advice service you can access.  

• Settled is a charity that provides information, advice and support to EU citizens, including people who are late applying to the EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS), or who have had their application refused.  

• Citizens Advice may be able to offer appointments. 

• the3Million are the largest campaign organisation for EU citizens in the UK and have published some useful articles and tools on absences and how to calculate them. 

By enrolling/re-enrolling at Université Paris Dauphine – PSL, London campus, students sponsored for visa purposes (Student route visa/Tier 4) confirm that they will adhere to the following visa conditions and responsibilities for the duration of their studies at the London campus. 

• Provide the London campus with copies of your current passport and immigration documents (or evidence of a pending application for immigration permission if you applied inside the UK) during registration/re-registration
• Inform the London campus if you change your immigration status or obtain a new passport/BRP or other document confirming your UK immigration status or if there are any significant changes to your personal circumstances (e.g. name change). Email new immigration documents to admin-dauphinelondon@dauphine.psl.eu
• Register for your course on time when appropriate, including re-registration if continuing your studies into the next academic period
• Attend all classes and any other academic engagements, notifying your lecturers and/or your administrative key contact if you are going to be absent
• Make satisfactory academic progress on your course, meeting all scheduled deadlines 
• Seek permission if you require authorised absence from your course/the UK for a short period due to personal reasons
• Only work the number of hours permitted by your Student visa (this includes any paid, unpaid, voluntary work, or unassessed internships). Students from the London campus are currently not allowed to work during their studies.
• Ensure that your contact details with the London Campus and UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) are up to date. You can update your contact details (address, phone number, personal email address) during term time by visiting the Quality and Programmes Administration Office (1^st Floor). You can access the online UKVI form to update your details with UKVI. Students should be based in London or within a reasonable travelling distance of the London Campus during term time.  

For further information, please visit our Visas and Immigration page. Please also refer to some useful guidance from UKCISA on Protecting your Student status. 

Police Registration (no longer required): Please note that the requirement for nationals from certain countries to register with the UK Police was abolished on 5 August 2022 by the UK Government. For more information, please visit the UKCISA website.  

As your sponsor, Université Paris Dauphine – PSL, London campus, is required to check that: 

• we hold a current UK term-time address for all Student visa holders
• we hold a current telephone number for all Student visa holders
• students enrolled with pending visa applications keep us updated with the progress of that application
• students attend as appropriate and are engaged with their studies – failure to do so may result in your withdrawal from the programme and subsequent withdrawal of our sponsorship
• in limited circumstances, students may be able to apply for an additional CAS to extend their studies. Please liaise with our Quality and Visa Compliance Officer to discuss the circumstances before the expiry of a current visa
• if any required data is missing from your record, or your visa is running out, you may receive emails from us to inform you of what you need to do. 

You may be contacted using your Dauphine email address during the year to check the details we currently hold about you are correct. If this is necessary, you will be emailed and given time to update your UK contact details. If your details change during the year, you can update us at any time by emailing admin-dauphinelondon@dauphine.psl.eu  

Students who fail to adhere to visa regulations put their student visa status at risk, which can result in their visa sponsorship being withdrawn 

Changes in personal circumstances: 

Students sponsored for a student visa are responsible for ensuring that the London Campus and the Home Office are informed of the following changes to their details: 

• Change of personal details (name, gender, nationality, etc.)
• Criminal convictions
• Change to your contact details
• Change to your Representative’s details
• Change to your Dependent’s details  

Full details on reporting a change are available from the Home Office website. 

If you applied for a visa and used the UK Immigration: ID Check app, you will be able to log back into your UKVI account to update your personal details, and view and prove your immigration status.   

Immigration document checks: 

Please note: If we sponsor you for your Student Visa (previously Tier 4 visa), we will ask you to verify your immigration status at various points during your studies with us. Please make sure you respond if we get in touch; otherwise, your visa sponsorship may be withdrawn. 
 
Graduate Route visas: If you are currently on a Graduate route visa, you are not permitted to study with a Student Sponsor on a course which would meet the requirements of the student route. While your Student Route application is pending, your Graduate Route immigration status still stands, and the London campus is not permitted to enrol you until your Student route visa is approved, and you have provided us with evidence of this. 

As part of the application for our Bachelor's in Economics and Management at the London campus, it is necessary to certify a minimum B2 level in English, justified by the result of a test approved by UKVI - "Secure English language test".  

This test is required to obtain a student visa in the United Kingdom. We ask students to take the UKVI approved test as soon as possible in order to be in possession of the test within a timeframe compatible with the date of the start of the academic year.  

Important Notice Regarding English Language Requirements: 
If you are admitted to our bachelor's programme, please be aware that you will be required to submit proof of an approved UKVI (UK Visas and Immigration) English language test. This documentation must be provided during the administrative registration period in July.
Please note that without a valid UKVI-approved English test, you will not be eligible to complete your registration, and therefore, will not be able to officially enrol in the programme. We strongly recommend that you ensure this requirement is met well in advance to avoid any delays or complications. 

* Please note since 1 January 2025 there are changes to the LANGUAGECERT SELT.

The LANGUAGECERT ESOL SELT 4-skills test has been replaced by the new LANGUAGECERT Academic SELT test.

UKVI approved tests are carried out exclusively face-to-face and, if taken in France, they are only available in Paris and Marseille. You must plan the time needed to take the test and obtain the result (information here: https://www.britishcouncil.fr/en/exam/ielts/which-test/uk-visas-immigration)   

The overall minimum level required is B2, but you also need to meet a minimum level of B2 for each component of the test. (Please see information below). 

REQUESTING A CAS 

All new students who require a Student Visa and are starting a new degree programme will need to request a Confirmation of Acceptance for studies (CAS). 

When requesting a CAS to study at Universite Paris dauphine – PSL, London campus, students will need to complete both UK and French administrative registration. 

WHEN TO REQUEST A CAS 

We recommend that you request your CAS as soon as possible after you become eligible, as visa application processing times can vary from country to country. If you are applying from outside the UK and do not intend to use a priority visa service, you should submit your CAS request no later than 3 weeks before your start date. We will only consider issuing a CAS after this date if you are using a priority service or are applying for your visa from within the UK (You can only apply for your visa from within the UK, if you are currently studying in the UK and need to extend your visa or switch to another visa). 

Please note that holding an offer to study at Université Paris Dauphine – PSL, London campus, does not mean that you are automatically eligible to receive a CAS. You must ensure that you meet the eligibility requirements, which will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. 

To request a CAS, you must be aware of the following: 

• CAS request deadline: 18th August 2025 for Year 3 students and 25th August 2025 for Year 1 students. 

• You must have firmly accepted your offer for a full-time study programme (please note, we do not sponsor student visas for part-time programmes). 

• You will need to have paid at least the first instalment of tuition fees of £3,550.00 

• If you are exempt from the tuition fee payment, you will need to provide us with your CROUS notification or equivalent. 

• You must have a valid passport that has at least six months beyond the programme start date remaining on the validity period. 

• Do not request a CAS if you are going to renew your passport – wait until your new passport has been issued and then request a CAS with the new passport details. 

NB: CAS requests usually take 5 business days but can take up to 15 business days to process during busier times or if there is missing information on your form. 

HOW TO REQUEST A CAS 

New Students 

Complete both the UK and French registration form and upload the following supporting documents: 

• Colour scan of passport you will use for your visa application (required). 

• Evidence of your tuition fees payment or exemption evidence (required). 

• Evidence of scholarship (if applicable). 

• Evidence of additional tuition fee payments (if applicable). 

• Previous UK visas (if applicable). 

• Parental consent form (only required for under 18 applicants). 

• Birth certificate (only required for under 18 applicants) – original and official translated version. 

The London campus may request additional information following receipt of a CAS request form in order to assess CAS eligibility and provide correct information on a CAS. 

NB: Please note that it is essential that you have any documentation that is not in English translated for your visa application: this is in line with  guidance from UK Visa and Immigration. You must provide a fully certified translation from a professional translator or translation company that can be independently verified by the Home Office and include all the following information: 

• Confirmation that it is an accurate translation of the document. 

• The date of the translation. 

• The full name and signature of the translator or an official from the translation company. 

• The translator or translation company’s contact details.  

Please see below a list of some translation services. You are welcome to choose any translator of your choice within Home Office guidelines: 

https://www.translatemydoc.co.uk/ 

http://www.dictate2us.com/ 

https://newcomgroup.com/ 

http://www.itltranslations.com/ 

http://www.dictate2us.com/ 

*If you are a national of one of the countries listed in the Immigration Rules: para. ST22.1 you will not normally need to submit qualifications or financial evidence with your Student visa application. However, it is important that you have your qualifications and financial documents available in the form required by the Home Office as you may be asked to provide them at a later date.  

CAS eligibility criteria 

Before the London campus can issue a CAS we need to confirm that the student: 

• Has the academic ability (including appropriate English language qualification) to study the proposed course. 

• Is making academic progress (i.e. studying at a higher level than previous study), unless exempt. 

• Confirms that they have the funds in place to study on their course. 

• Demonstrates that they are a genuine student and have met all of UKVI’s Student Route eligibility criteria. 

• Will be studying on a full-time basis – The London campus does not support part-time study under the Student visa route. 

• Plans to be physically present in the UK unless a UKVI concession applies or the absence is under 60 days during term time and is approved by the London campus. 

CAS validity 

• A CAS number is valid for 6 months from the date of issue. 

• You can only use the CAS number once. If your CAS expires or your Student visa application is refused and you want to reapply, you will need a new CAS. Please email admin-dauphinelondon@dauphine.psl.eu to discuss your situation and they will determine whether a second CAS can be issued.  

FURTHER INFORMATION 

Issuing a CAS 

The student sponsor guidance outlines the responsibilities/duties of an immigration sponsor in terms of issuing CASes to prospective students (including current students requiring a visa extension). The London campus must only assign a CAS to a student who we believe will: 

• Meet the requirements of the Student route category under which the CAS is assigned. 

• Comply with the conditions of their permission to stay in the UK. 

The London campus is under no legal obligation to issue CASes to individual students and we reserve the right to withhold a CAS and/or withdraw immigration sponsorship where this is justified in light of the institution’s and/or UKVI policy or where deemed necessary based upon the facts of an individual case. 

Where immigration sponsorship is withdrawn, this may result in a student record being suspended/interrupted or even closed where it is not possible to continue on a course in the absence of immigration sponsorship. 

If the London campus has issued a Confirmation of Acceptance of Studies (CAS) to sponsor you in the UK as a Student, the institution has a duty to report to UK Visas & Immigration if you do not attend regularly, withdrawn from your course or interrupt your studies. 

Please note: Issuing a CAS does not guarantee that a student will be successful in securing a Student visa/permission to stay. The London campus is not responsible for any decisions made by the Home Office/UKVI and cannot accept any liability for a student failing to obtain a visa/leave to remain and/or for the consequences and/or losses (whether financial or otherwise) of such failure. Nor is the London campus liable for the consequences of declining to issue a CAS for a student on request. 

Student visa time limits 

There is a maximum time limit (“cap”) on studying with a Student route (previously Tier 4) visa. Before the London campus can issue your CAS, we will need to review all your previous Student immigration permission granted to check that your application will not take you over the maximum time allowed to study at the specific course level. UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI will not normally grant permission to enter/leave to remain (LTR) to someone whose current Student route application would result in them exceeding the limits unless they are “compelling and compassionate circumstances”, such as injury or disability. 

Degree level (undergraduate) course: 5-year cap 

For course at degree level (RQF level 6), you cannot spend more than five years studying at this level on the Student route (this includes any time spent on Tier 4 General) visa. 

UKVI will usually not grant permission to enter/leave to remain (LTR) to someone whose current Student route application would result in them exceeding the 5-year cap. Time spent in the UK on a Student route visa (including time spent on a Tier 4 visa) before you turned 18 years old will not count towards this study limit (cap). 

Time spent studying courses below degree level (below RQF level 6) on any student visa will also not count towards the limit. 

Calculate your study history 

• Add up all the time you have held a Student visa (you need to count from the visa start date, until the visa expiry date for each visa held) or up to the date your visa was cancelled or curtailed (if relevant). 

• Add the amount of time you would have a Student visa if you received a CAS to study with the London campus for the course you are applying to. 

If the total exceeds 5 years, then you may not be eligible for further study at that level if you need a Student visa. You can email admin-dauphinelondon@dauphine.psl.eu for more information. 

For further information on the study limit and how it is calculated please visit the UKCISA and UKVI websites. 

IF YOUR VISA APPLICATION IS REFUSED 

Requesting a CAS following a visa refusal 

If your Student visa application is refused, you should contact the London campus immediately, providing your name, application/student ID number, a copy of your visa refusal notice (all pages) and any supporting documentation that was submitted with your application. 

Email: admin-dauphinelondon@dauphine.psl.eu 

Requests for a new/second CAS following a visa refusal will be assessed for eligibility and students will be required to provide the London campus with evidence that they meet the UKVI financial requirements, and any other relevant documentation requested. 

If your visa was refused due to a credibility interview, we would not normally issue a second CAS unless there were exceptional circumstances.  

The London campus will not issue you a third CAS if you receive two visa application refusals. We also reserve the right not to issue a second CAS if we believe the second application is likely to be refused. 

Administrative review 

If an Entry Clearance Officer or Caseworker has made an error when processing your Student visa application, you can challenge the decision through an Administrative Review rather than make a new Student visa application. The Quality and Visa Compliance Officer will review your visa refusal notice and advise if you have grounds for an Administrative Review. 

To note: 

• The London campus reserves the right to decide whether to reissue a second CAS, and there may be an administration fee. 

• If the London campus has issued a Confirmation of Acceptance of Studies (CAS) to sponsor you in the UK as a student, the institution has a duty to report to UK Visas & Immigration if you do not attend regularly, withdraw from your course or interrupt your studies. 

Information for students arriving in the UK who hold a student visa. 

The UK Council for International Student Affairs (UKCISA) provides advice about how to prepare your travel and arrival to the UK.  

You cannot travel to the UK until:    

• a decision has been made on your visa application, and   

• your visa is issued either in your passport or as a digital immigration status, and   

• your visa is valid on the date you plan to arrive in the UK.   

Read our guidance if you need advice on how to submit your student visa application,  

Using eGates at the UK border:  

Nationals of an EU country, Australia, Canada, Iceland, Japan, Liechtenstein, New Zealand, Norway, Singapore, South Korea, Switzerland or the USA can use eGates when entering the UK.  You should always travel with the passport you used to make your visa application.  

If you use eGates you will not be issued with a date of entry stamp in your passport. You will need to keep evidence such as a boarding card or flight ticket to confirm the date you entered the UK. The London Campus will need to see this evidence as part of your enrolment.   

Check your eVisa for errors: 

Our guide to applying for a student visa provides more information about when your visa should expire, the work conditions you should have as well as information about how to report an error.  

Open a UK bank account: 

Consider opening a UK bank account as it may make it easier to manage your money in London. You will need to request a letter issued by the London Campus confirming your registration and programme duration, and a copy of your passport and visa. Visit your chosen bank for more information about what they need from you.  

Once you are fully registered, you will receive your student certificate confirming your enrolment to the London campus. 

Register with a GP: 

You should register with a GP near where you live when you arrive in the UK, don’t wait until you are unwell.  

18+ Student Oyster Photocard: 

Depending on how much you use public transport, it may save you money to buy a travelcard using the 18+ Student Oyster photocard. Visit the Transport for London website or a Visitor Centre for more details.  

Council tax: 

As a full-time student, it’s likely that you won’t have to pay towards the Council Tax bill and can apply for an exemption. If you’re living in private accommodation, you will need to inform your local council that you have moved into your accommodation and provide evidence of your enrolment at Universite Paris dauphine – PSL, London campus. Visit Find your local council website to locate yours. Read any letters you receive from the Council and respond quickly to avoid being fined or brought to court. 

If you’re living in student halls, speak to hall staff about whether you need to provide any documents to them or the local council about your student status. Contact the Quality and Programmes Administration Office if you are unsure if you’re exempt from paying or need help in dealing with a Council Tax issue. Once you’re enrolled, you can request a letter confirming your enrolment emailing admin-dauphinelondon@dauphine.psl.eu

When you apply for a Student visa, you will also have to pay the immigration healthcare surcharge (IHS), this is a mandatory part of your online application. The IHS costs are £470 per year for the length of leave granted (for applications made on or after 6 February 2024, the IHS fee will be £776 per year of permission applied for). Where leave is more than 12-months and the leave granted includes part of a year which is less than 6-months, the yearly costs plus half the yearly cost will be payable.

Paying the IHS allows visa holders to use the National Health Service (NHS) in the UK. 

Check how much you’ll need to pay before you apply. 

When applying for a Standard visitor visa, there is no IHS fee to pay, which means you will need to pay for non-emergency NHS services in the UK. You should obtain appropriate health care cover before your arrival. 

See further information for EU/EEA/Swiss students in the UK before 31 December 2020 here. 

Student visa

If students require a visa to study in the UK, they are not permitted to undertake any work in the UK during their studies. However, students will be allowed to work on a placement which is part of the course their Student visa is based on. The work placement must be a compulsory part of the course and assessed as part of their course.

If you have incorrectly been granted the right to work on your UK Student visa, kindly report the error to UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) using the link below:
https://www.gov.uk/report-error-evisa

Graduate Visa: 

The Graduate visa allows you to remain in the UK to work or look for work in the UK after successfully completing an eligible course. 

Successful applicants will be granted a 2-year visa if they complete a degree course. The main eligibility criteria are:  

• you can only apply in the UK
• you must apply before your Tier 4 or Student visa expires 
• you must have successfully completed a UK Bachelor's degree.
• your successful programme completion must have been reported to the Home Office by the London Campus Student Visa Compliance Officer
• you must have successfully completed the eligible programme during the validity of your current Tier 4 or Student visa 

• for programmes that are longer than 12 months, you must have studied on that programme in the UK for at least 12 months. You must also have held a valid Student visa during those 12 months.  

   

Reporting programme completion to UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI): 

You must wait for a confirmation email from the London Campus Student Visa Compliance Officer before submitting your Graduate Visa application, or your application may be refused. 

When the London Campus Student Visa Compliance Officer report your programme completion to UKVI, you'll receive an email from them confirming this. Reports can only be sent to UKVI after the confirmed results are released following review and ratification by the Institution Examination Board.  

If you do not receive an email from our Quality and Visa Compliance Officer in September informing you that your course completion has been reported to UKVI, please email admin-dauphinelondon@dauphine.psl.eu as soon as possible and before your student visa expires. 

Help and guidance: 

Our Quality and Visa Compliance Officer does not offer one-to-one appointments regarding the Graduate Route or other post-study visa options, as the focus of our advice work is assisting students and applicants with queries relating to their student visa. 

We provide the following resources and links to help you understand how to apply for this visa: 

• UK Government guidance
• UK Council for International Student Affairs 

Other visa options: 

UKCISA  provides an overview of the visa options that may be available to you once your program is complete, such as Skilled Worker.