As a close-knit community of global citizens, we'll provide you with many opportunities to thrive while at Bath Spa University.
As part of our dedicated support service for international students, we'll welcome you at your halls of residence.
We'll send you the latest news and updates in a regular newsletter to your student email, so please make sure you check your email regularly.
If you have any questions prior to your arrival, please make sure to let us know.
Based in Commons, the ASk (Academic Skills) team is here to help you with your academic pursuits. We offer one-to-one appointments to help with assignments and a wide range of Academic and Digital Literacy Skills workshops.
Interested in exploring our accommodation options before you arrive? Our Accommodation team can provide you with all the help you need, whether you’re planning to live in halls of residence, private housing or a homestay.
Our Careers team is here to advise you on how to work towards your personal career goals. We can advise you on:
You'll also have access to Student Circus, a global career resource for international students.
The University's Careers team have put together comprehensive guides to working in the UK on MyCareer that cover
With over 70 clubs and societies for you to choose from, you'll have plenty of opportunities to make friends and take a break from your studies.
If English isn’t your first language, studying your degree in it can be challenging. The English Language Unit (ELU) is here to make sure you meet those challenges with confidence and make the most of your student journey.
We run individual one-to-one tutorials, language surgeries and six week short courses throughout the academic year.
If you’re studying at Bath Spa University as a visiting international exchange student, the Go Global team is your first point of contact. For any queries, please email BSUexchange@bathspa.ac.uk.
The Go Global office is located in room G02 in Main House. We’re open every day during term-time, 10am - 4pm.
Until the end of 2024, you'll still need to carry your physical documents when travelling.
However, UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) have introduced a digital immigration system. You can now access an eVisa, an online record of your immigration status, which confirms your permissions to enter or stay in the UK.
In the future, you'll be able to use an eVisa to travel to the UK. You can find more information on accessing and using an eVisa on our dedicated eVisas page.
If you have any queries relating to your tuition fees, how to make a payment or how to transfer money from overseas, please contact our Finance Team who’ll be happy to assist you.
Graduation is a chance to celebrate your academic achievement with friends, family and fellow students. We know how important this day is for our students and our Graduation team is here to help answer all of your questions.
We offer a wide range of scholarships and bursaries to support you financially during your time at Bath Spa.
The Students’ Union (SU) promotes your interests and welfare during your course. We provide free, confidential advice and support to all Bath Spa students and host a range of events for you to get involved with.
The Student Wellbeing Services are here to help you get the most out of your time at Bath Spa. We offer drop-in sessions and bookable appointments and aim to respond to all initial enquiries within 36 working hours.
We're open all year round and encourage you to get in contact if you have any queries or concerns.
The Immigration Advice Service provides high quality, impartial and free immigration advice to current students, applicants and recent graduates. If you require more in-depth advice and guidance, we can arrange in-person or online appointments.
For any immigration-related queries, call +44 (0)1225 875645 or email immigrationadvice@bathspa.ac.uk. Alternatively, join one of our online drop-in sessions or meet us in person on campus on Tuesdays. These sessions are run by the Immigration Advice Service and Immigration Compliance Team.
We're doing things a little differently and visiting Student Hubs on different campus from February 2025 to April 2025.
Please see below for our upcoming drop-in dates, times and locations. If you haven’t used our service before, please refer to the information below on what we can and cannot help with before attending.
This drop-in service is only available to students and staff of Bath Spa University, so you may be asked to provide evidence of your status (such as your ID card) before any information or advice is provided. We also run an online drop-in service if you are unable to attend an in-person session.
There are strict legal rules around who can provide immigration advice in the UK, and the advisors at Bath Spa can only provide advice on a limited range of issues, mainly restricted to Student visa requirements and conditions. Before contacting us, please refer to the table below to make sure that our service can help you.
| We can help with... | We cannot help with... |
|---|---|
| Applications for a Student visa, Skilled Worker, or Standard Visitor visa to study/work at Bath Spa University, made from either inside or outside the UK. For Student visa applications made in the UK, we offer a free check-and-send service, including Student Dependant applications for dependants of BSU students. | Visa application questions for any category other than Student (and Student Dependant), Standard Visitor, Skilled Worker, or Graduate (e.g. asylum applications, indefinite leave to remain, citizenship, family visas, etc.). These need to be handled by a registered immigration adviser. Some free advice can also be obtained through Citizens Advice. |
| General information and signposting for post-study work visa options, including the Graduate route. |
Visa applications for countries other than the UK – these should be directed to the embassy of the country to which you will be travelling. |
| Advice for those on a Student visa before suspending, changing course, or withdrawing from studies. | Requests to retake modules, appeal academic decisions, or to consider exceptional circumstances for your academic results. Please refer to the instructions in your results email or discuss with the Student Information Team. |
| Questions about work restrictions on a Student visa. | CAS requests for new students. These should be sent to admissions@bathspa.ac.uk |
| General assistance with eVisas. | Queries from anyone other than BSU students/prospective students, recent graduates, and staff members. |
You can visit us at The Student Hub, Newton Park campus, to speak with the Student Information Officer (International). The Hub is open 9am-4pm, Monday-Thursday and 9am-3:30pm on Friday.
The winners of BSU's first International Photo Competition were announced at an exhibition on 25 April 2024 at the Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution (BRLSI).
The winners in each category received £100 and a certificate from the Mayor of Bath, Councillor Dine Romero, who also attended the exhibition.
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