The Duties of a Student on a Student Visa

Students holding a General Student Visa are required by law to fulfil certain criteria and have specific duties: you must study full-time and are permitted to work up to 20 hours per week during term-time (10 hours if studying below degree level) and full-time during agreed university vacation periods.

You are obliged to attend classes on a regular basis and inform your department if you are unable to attend. You must also inform the UKBA (UK Border Agency) of any changes to your circumstances (e.g. change of address, change of course etc.).

The University also has specific duties in relation to students on Student Visas that they are required by law to fulfil: We are obliged to report to the UKBA any student who either does not enrol or who misses 10 expected contacts with tutors or in class. We also have to report any student who defers or leaves a course, or if we stop being the student’s sponsor. Full details are available from the ISA.

Therefore, it is important that students on Student Visas enrol promptly, attend classes on a regular basis and keep both the UKBA and the University informed of any changes. You must report changes to the following e-mail address: migrantreporting@ukba.gsi.gov.uk.

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This page is for information only. The UKBA frequently amends the immigration rules. Please check www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk for the latest regulations.