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whether you need a visa to study in the UK. To find out what
the current rules are for those of your nationality, please
click here to visit the UK Visas website.
Visa Nationals
A Visa National must obtain a Visa from their local British
Embassy, Consulate or High Commission before travelling to
the UK. In order to get a Visa to come to London College of
Computing and Management you will need:
- A Visa Application Document from the College
showing tuition fees paid.
- Proof of access to sufficient funds for
living expenses, i.e. without the need to work or recourse
to public funds.
- To satisfy the Immigration Officer that
you have every intention of returning home on completion
of your studies.
As a Visa national you will probably be required
to attend an interview with an Immigration Officer. If you
are, as is often the case, then you should read the following:
Interview
The interview may last between 5 and 40 minutes. By the end,
however, the ECO will usually have satisfied himself as to
whether or not you should be given permission to travel to
the UK. In our experience, ECOs often look for the following;
- That candidates are organised and well presented.
- That they are fully informed about their
proposed studies (i.e. syllabus content) and clear about
how these will improve their prospects in the future.
- Be clear about how much money will be needed
and have strong documentation to prove that the money is
available.
- As ECOs are sometimes concerned about an
applicant's intent to come home, it may also be helpful
to be prepared for questions that you may be asked in this
regard.
*NB: Overseas students are entitled to work
part-time whilst studying but may not use the earnings as
evidence of financial viability.
Good luck and we look forward to seeing you
in London.
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