Tier 4 applications & extensions in UK
GCU International terms and conditions requires all students to apply for their VISA extensions through the VISA team. If you are a current GCU student who wishes to enquire about a potential Tier 4 visa extension for resit purposes, please email visa@gcu.ac.uk and an Advisor will be in touch as soon as possible.
Apply from inside the UK
Find out more information on applying for your Tier 4 Visa from inside the UK.
Guidance to apply/extend your visa
Visa Immigration Support an Advice (VISA) can support you with your visa application.
Doctorate Extension Scheme (DES)
If you are a student who is due to successfully complete a PhD or Doctoral studies you are able to apply for a one year post-study visa extension under the Doctorate Extension Scheme as an extension of your Tier 4 leave. Find out more.
Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS)
You can find out all information regarding ATAS, who requires an ATAS certificate, how to apply and further information here.
Please read our News item on the New Student immigration route Oct 2020. These pages will soon be updated with the changes once the route is live (from 9am on 5th October 2020.)