Study Abroad
If part of your studies will be taken away from the UK the University will generally continue to sponsor your Student visa throughout. Common examples include taught students taking a semester or more on exchange or on overseas placement, a doctoral researcher collecting data or completing field work overseas.
Via your school administration the Doctoral College Office or Student Records will have to continue to monitor ongoing engagement with studies. Typically doctoral researchers will continue to maintain regular supervisor contact. Overseas host providers will be required to report on taught students’ attendance. If a taught student is taking a work placement overseas similar monitoring arrangements will be made with the placement provider.
The Doctoral College Office/Student Records will report to UKVI the relevant details and period of any approved temporary location of studies.
These arrangements will ensure UKVI are aware of why you may be away from the UK for an extended period during your course. This should also mean your visa permission stays in place and can be used to return to the UK to complete the remainder of studies later.
Last updated: 28th March 2024