GCU VISA Team

12/05/2026

'How to apply for a student visa' video:

A new video has been developed by the UKVI which walks through the step by step process of applying for a Student visa:

Watch the video on YouTube:

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06/03/2026

The University recognises that events in the Middle East and in other parts of the world can impact our students, particularly those with personal, cultural or family connections.

If you are feeling affected, support is available through Student Life, including wellbeing, counselling and pastoral services.

We understand that people will have different perspectives and experiences. We encourage everyone to continue engaging with one another in a respectful and thoughtful way.

If you need support, please do reach out.

Students outside UK with travel impacted:

We are aware some students may be outside of the UK with their return to the UK impacted by the ongoing events in the Middle East. This includes student visa holders with approved time outside UK under the Request To Leave (RTL) process.

If you are in this situation and your travel plans change, please ensure you reach out to Programme Staff as soon as possible to keep them updated and access any required support.

If you are a Student Visa Holder, it is also important you notify the VISA Team of any changes – please email us on [email protected] if this impacts you.

23/12/2025

🎄 Please note the VISA Team will be closed for the University festive break from 24 December to 5 January. 🎄

We hope all students enjoy the well-earned break.
For out-of-hours and emergency support see https://www.gcu.ac.uk/currentstudents/support/student-wellbeing-services/out-of-hours-and-emergency-support

23/12/2025

🎄Please note the VISA Team will be closed for the University festive break from 24 December to 5 January. 🎄

We hope all students enjoy the well-earned break.

For out-of-hours and emergency support see https://www.gcu.ac.uk/currentstudents/support/student-wellbeing-services/out-of-hours-and-emergency-support

03/11/2025

ℹ️The VISA Team runs regular Drop-in sessions on campus for Students.

Our current Drop-in schedule for the Glasgow Campus is as follows:

Mondays 10am - 12pm
Wednesdays 2pm - 4pm
Fridays 10am - 12pm

Location: VISA office, Level 1, George Moore Building.

London Students: Please visit the London Campus to join the queuing system or check at reception for current drop in times.

03/11/2025

📣From 11 Nov 2025, the UKVI maintenance requirements for Students are increasing – students will need to show:

-£1,529 per month in London (up to 9 months)

-£1,171 per month outside London (up to 9 months)

The max accommodation offset also rises to £1,529.

👉 Full details can be found online:

Statement of changes to the Immigration Rules published on 14 October 2025.

03/11/2025

Are your contact details up to date?🤔

📲We encourage all students to ensure your contact details are kept up-to-date via the Student Portal.

This includes your:

➡️Mobile phone number
➡️Home address
➡️Next of kin information

⚠️This is especially important in case of emergencies or updates.

You can view and update your contact details via the Student Portal. On the main portal page, scroll to the bottom and select “My contact and personal details.”

If you need to update anything, select the “edit” button next to the information you need to change, make your edit and then “submit” to confirm.

It’s important that we have your correct details on our system so we can contact you or your next of kin. 📩

25/09/2025

We would like to make students aware that VISA drop in will be closed on Monday due to the September Weekend Holiday. Our next on campus Drop in (Glasgow) will take place on Wednesday 1st October from 2pm - 4pm.

⚠Glasgow September Weekend Opening Hours ⚠

Due to the September holiday weekend, our Glasgow campus will be closed on Monday 29 September – including our onsite gym, the Arc.

However, the Sir Alex Ferguson Library and the Arc will be open to students at the following times over the holiday weekend 🤝

Please see our holiday weekend opening times below:

Sir Alex Ferguson Library 📚
▶ Friday 26 September: 7am – 11pm
▶ Saturday 27 September: 10am – 11pm
▶ Sunday 28 September: 10am – 11pm
▶ Monday 29 September: 7am – 11pm

The Arc 💪🏼
▶ Friday 26 September: 7am – 8:30pm
▶ Saturday 27 September: 9am – 6pm
▶ Sunday 28 September: 9am – 6pm
▶ Monday 29 September: CLOSED

Please note our campus at GCU London will be open as normal on Friday 26 and Monday 29 September.

Our Glasgow campus will be open as normal from Tuesday 30 September.

24/09/2025

Important announcement from the GCU VISA Team 📢

Student VISA holders will no longer receive an Entry Clearance VISA in their passport ❌

However, it's important international students retain evidence of their UK Entry date as this is required when it comes to registering as a student at GCU 🌍

This evidence can be in the form of a passport entry stamp or boarding pass 🛬

Please ensure you bring this evidence with you when you attend face-to-face registration on campus 💙

More information on VISA processes can be found here ➡ https://www.gcu.ac.uk/currentstudents/support/international

18/07/2025

ℹ️ Update on vignettes & entering the UK ℹ️

Following on from the UKVI's transition to digital status, students entering the UK may no longer receive a vignette in their passport (temporary visa for entering the UK).

Instead, you will need to create a UKVI account and get access to your eVisa before you travel to the UK. You’ll be told what to do when you apply.

You’ll still get a vignette if you apply as a dependant for any other visa or as a main applicant for visas other than study or work.

Any student entering the UK who does not receive a vignette or get their passport stamped, must retain evidence of their entry in the form of their boarding pass as this will be required for registration.