EU / EEA / Swiss nationals
The UK officially left the EU and the transition period ended at 23:00 on 31 December 2020. If you were resident in the UK before 31 December 2020 you may be able to apply under the EU Settlement Scheme to be granted either ‘Settled’ or ‘Pre-Settled’ status. The deadline for the scheme was 30 June 2021, however, you may still be able to apply if you have reasonable grounds why you were unable to apply before the deadline.
The College’s central source for information about Brexit and the EU Settlement Scheme can be found here, including full information about applying under the EU Settlement Scheme.
If you were not living in the UK before 31 December 2020 then you will be subject to UK immigration rules and will need to ensure that you have the correct visa to study in the UK.
EU FAQs
Visa application
If you have not qualified for pre-settled or settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme then yes you will need a visa to study in the UK. If you are on a course that is longer than 6 months you will need to apply for a Student Route visa. When you have met all of the conditions of your offer the Admissions Team will issue a CAS to you so that you can apply for the visa. You must apply for this visa from outside the UK – you cannot travel to the UK and apply from here. You should aim to apply at least one month in advance of your intended travel date.
If you use the 'UK Immigration: ID Check' app for your Student Visa application and are successful in your application, you will receive written notification by email. The email will include details of how to sign in to the View and Prove service on GOV.UK, where you can check your immigration status and its conditions at any time. Your visa will be in the form of an online digital status.
Immigration Health Surcharge as part of the visa application you will need to pay the Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) so that you can use NHS services. However in January 2022 an IHS refund scheme opened for EU/EEA students please see details here .
See also the GOV.UK website for an Introduction to the Points Based System for EU students
If your course is for less than 6 months (for example, you are an exchange student coming for one term only) you can obtain your entry clearance on arrival in the UK when you pass through the Border.
Healthcare in the UK
Students who hold pre-settled or settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme
If you hold pre-settled or settled status in the UK then you will have full access to the National Health Service (NHS) .
Students who do not hold pre-settled or settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme
If you are coming to the UK to study a course which is longer than 6 months, you will need to apply for a Student Route visa. As part of this application you will be required to pay an Immigration Health Surcharge which will then give you access to the National Health Service (NHS) in the UK. Please see our guidance on the Student Route for more information about the Immigration Health Surcharge.
In January 2022 an IHS refund scheme opened for EU/EEA students please see details here .
If you are coming to the UK to study a course of less than 6 months, please ensure you have in place appropriate health insurance before you travel.
Read the UK Council for International Student Affairs' guidance
Working after studies
Students who hold pre-settled or settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme
As long as you maintain your pre-settled or settled status you will continue to be able to live, study and work in the UK. Therefore you will be able to remain in the UK to work after your studies.
Students who do not hold pre-settled or settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme
If you arrived in the UK after 1 January 2021 and are not eligible for the EU Settlement Scheme, you will require immigration permission to study and work in the UK. To continue working in the UK after your studies you would either need to find an employer to sponsor you under the Skilled Worker route or you will need to apply under the Graduate Worker route.