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Visa advice

You will need a visa to study in the UK, unless you are a citizen/national of a European Economic Area country or Switzerland.

Free visa advice for applicants and current students

If you accept our offer of a place to study at Aston, our team of qualified immigration advisers will be able to advise you on a range of visa and immigration issues, and help you apply for your Tier 4 General visa. This is a free service. Contact us for help and advice or to arrange an appointment.

Aston University has Highly Trusted Sponsor Status »

Before you arrive

New students outside the UK without a student visa for the UK » 
New Students with a current student  visa for the UK »
Visas for your spouse/children »
Student visitor visas »

Working in the UK

Part-time work during your studies »
Taking a placement year »
Working after University »

Visas for graduation

Inside the UK - inviting family »
Inside the UK - inviting friends »
I am outside the UK »

Current Aston students

Changes in your circumstances »
Extending your student visa »
Visas for travel to other countries »


Visas for family & friends

Bringing your dependants to the UK »
Family visits to the UK »
Inviting friends to visit »

Last checked on 26 February 2013 LB

We are ranked 5th in the UK for our visa advice and our student satisfaction rates exceed 91%

We are ranked 5th in the UK for our visa advice and our student satisfaction rates exceed 91%

International Student Barometer 2012

Student Profile

Student Profile

MBA Graduate

"I wanted to thank you very much for all your help and assistance with my visa application. It would be impossible to get this without your help and follow-up as I was given up completely. I think it’s a great feeling when you guys help people change their lives and I am sure it’s joyful."