Is a Visitor visa the right visa for me?

If you are coming to study to Aberystwyth University on a course that is less than 6 months you can apply for a Visitor visa.  You will be much more restricted than if you come on a Student visa, you will not be allowed to do any paid or voluntary work (even if it is part of a course) and you cannot extend your stay in the UK.

You will be able to stay in the UK for a maximum of 6 months. 

You should only apply for a Visitor visa, if you are certain that you will not need to extend your stay in the UK, you do not wish to work, and meet one of the following criteria: 

• You will be studying on an English language course that is less than 6 months. 
• You are an Exchange Study Abroad student studying for less than 6 months (one semester) who will be returning home after their course finishes.
• You are coming to the UK to resit an examination.
• You are registered on a distance learning course and need to come to Aberystwyth University for an examination or to attend a short course of less than 6 months.
• You are a PhD student coming to Aberystwyth University for your viva voce and to complete corrections for a maximum of 6 months.
• You are a 'Non-Qualification' visiting student who is registered at an overseas higher education institution who is coming to Aberystwyth University for a maximum of 6 months.

If you are coming on an English Language only course lasting between 6 to 11 months, you will need to apply for a Short-term Study visa.  Please contact the International Student Adviser on immigrationadvice@aber.ac.uk for further advice.