Your journey to enroling at Ulster

1. You have received a conditional offer to study at Ulster University

Check your offer email to find out any conditions you need to meet and what you need to do next. Understand your offer.

2. Upload all necessary documents

Carefully read the instructions emailed from Admissions and act promptly. Check and recheck that you have submitted all identification documents, transcripts, statement of purpose and English language qualification. Upload your documents.

3. Check if you have a valid English language qualification

If you don’t have a valid English language qualification, you’ll need to take an accepted test. See accepted English language tests

4. Book a pre-CAS interview (if requred)

Whether you need an interview depends on where you’re applying from. Admissions will email you if you need to book one. Check your country’s requirements.

5. Pay your deposit

Once you’ve met all your offer conditions, you’ll be invited to pay your deposit. You need to pay it to receive your CAS (Confirmation of acceptance of studies). Your deposit amount is in your financial offer letter. Pay your deposit.

6. Get your CAS and apply for your visa

Watch our short video and follow 7 simple steps to secure your CAS (Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies) and visa.  Get your CAS and visa.

Questions? Email: studentvisa@ulster.ac.uk

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Connect with one of our friendly student ambassadors who can offer advice based on their experiences.

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Your next steps

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Understanding your offer

Find out what to do next, now you have received an offer from Ulster University.

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Pay your deposit

Ensure we have received your deposit on time.

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Apply for your Visa

If you are not a national of an EU/EEA country, or Switzerland, you will need a Visa to enter the UK.

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Book your accommodation

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