
Enquiry form
You can contact us through our online enquiry form. We strongly encourage people to contact us through the online enquiry form rather than emailing us directly.
Important advice for students studying in the UK on a visa
Please see here for specific information about Covid-19 (Coronavirus) for students studying here on a visa.
The University has a dedicated team of staff to provide information and advice about visas and immigration for students and their dependants.
The University of Southampton's VISAS Team:
The University is an Alternative Collection Location (ACL) for Student visas. We recommend that you use the University as the ACL if you are applying for a Biometric Residence Permit (BRP) card for your Student visa. The ACL code is: 2HE382.
You can contact us through our online enquiry form. We strongly encourage people to contact us through the online enquiry form rather than emailing us directly.
If you have lost your passport or visa (e.g. BRP card) then there are some important steps that you must take.
We offer a drop-in service for quick questions regarding your visa or you can book an appointment to speak, in depth, with one of our visa advisors.
Information on applying for a Student visa from outside of the UK.
Information on applying for a Student visa from within the UK.
Information on attendance requirements for students on a Student visa, as well as absence from studies.
Find out more about restrictions and advice for working alongside your studies in the UK under a Student visa.
How to arrange for visitors to come to the UK.
Information regarding deferring, changing, or suspending your studies and how this will affect your Student visa.
Find out more information about travelling abroad while studying in the UK and how this may affect your Student visa.
Information on registering with the police if you have this requirement on your visa.
Advice and guidance for pre-sessional students looking to extend their Student visa.
If you cannot find the information that you need on our website then the UK Government's website may contain further information.
The UK Council for International Student Affairs (UKCISA) website contains useful further information for international students.
The information contained in this website is believed to be correct at the time of publication. For further information please ensure that you refer to the relevant guidance from the UKVI at the time of applying. The University of Southampton is not responsible for the content of external webpages or information published by Government bodies.
Please note: The University of Southampton is not responsible for the content on any external websites.