A.The Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) requires all students who will be
studying for a postgraduate qualification in certain sensitive subject areas on a time-limited
visa, which includes a Tier 4 visa, to apply for a clearance certificate. The relevant subject
areas are based on whether knowledge gained could be used in programmes to develop weapons of mass destruction or their means of delivery.
ATAS applications are administered by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO). It is a free online
application. The standard ATAS processing time is 20 working days although this can increase to 6 weeks during the peak period July – September.
A.YAll the major UK banks have branches in Cambridge. Different banks offer different
benefits and services to international students so it is advisable to check your options before
making a choice. Most students open a current account which provides a visa debit card,
which can be used to make payment in shops and online as well as take money from cash
points (ATMs) up to a daily maximum limit, and is usually combined with an online
banking service.
The banks advise students to visit one of their branches to discuss opening
an account. You may need to book an appointment to make your application depending on
how busy the bank is at the time you visit.
This is particularly likely at the beginning of the
academic year. To open an account you will need to take your passport, UK visa (if
applicable) and a letter from your College.
You will receive your CAS once you have met all of your offer conditions and your offer of admission is confirmed. Your CAS will be sent to you electronically. The Graduate Admissions Office issues CAS for new graduate students. All other CAS are issued by the International Student Team.
A. We advise you to select collection of your BRP from the University when completing your visa application. To do this, you will need to use the relevant ACL code in the relevant part of your visa application. Once you arrive in the UK, the collection location will depend on when you are starting your studies.
Information on financing your studies in the UK can be found on our website under scholarships and financial support. And a database of scholarships can be found on our Study UK website scholarships page.
Colleges offer only undergraduate degrees while universities offer graduate degrees as well, but the terms are often used interchangeably.
Colleges offer only undergraduate degrees while universities offer graduate degrees as well, but the terms are often used interchangeably.
Undergraduate programs follow high school and lead to an associate (two-year) degree or a bachelor (four-year) degree. Graduate programs follow a bachelor’s degree and lead to a master’s or doctoral degree.
Associate: a two-year program that either leads to a specific vocation or transitions to a bachelor program. Bachelor: a four or five-year program where students earn credits in a wide variety of courses.
Masters: two-year degree providing additional specialization. Doctorate: five to eight-year program certifying the student as a trained research scholar and/or professor.
Yes, but they are highly selective and require a heavy course load across a total of six years of study.
In a joint-degree program, students begin a graduate program in their fourth year of college, earning both degrees upon graduation.
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