Our service is limited but we are available. You can contact us on 01202 969696 and immigration@bournemouth.ac.uk, Monday to Friday, between 9am – 5pm (4.30pm Fridays). The latest information from BU can be found in our Coronavirus FAQs.
At BU we want to give our international students all the support they need to meet their immigration conditions.
We don't want you to have any problems with your visa, so we have put together the following important information in this section to help you.
This section will help you with your Tier 4 (General) student visa extensions and advise you about working restrictions and travelling within the EU during your studies.
The AskBU Advisers have received basic immigration training and can answer all your general immigration questions. If you need complex immigration advice the Immigration Compliance and Advice Team are fully immigration trained advisers and the only team at BU who have the required training to offer immigration advice. You can contact a member of our Immigration Compliance and Advice Team through AskBU.
If the AskBU team is not available, you can use the OISC Adviser Finder on the right of this page to find a trained immigration adviser.
Biometric Residence Permits
If you are applying for a Tier 4 visa which will last more than six months, your permission to remain in the UK will be issued in two parts:
- You will receive a 90-day entry clearance visa that will allow you to enter the UK.
- Once you are in the UK, you will be issued with Biometric Residence Permit (BRP), which will cover your full duration of studies.
You do not have to apply separately for a BRP. You’ll get one automatically if your visa or immigration application is approved, or you’re replacing an older document.
We have answered some of the most common queries below. If you still have questions, please contact the Immigration Compliance and Advice Team.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a BRP?
I’ve lost my BRP – what do I do?
Will I get a BRP?
I would like to collect my BRP from Bournemouth University – how do I do this?
I’ve asked to collect my BRP from Bournemouth University – where do I need to get it from?
I’ve asked to collect my BRP from a Post Office – where do I need to get it from?
When do I need to collect my BRP?
What will I need to bring with me to collect my BRP?
When will I need to show my BRP?
How do I collect my dependent's BRP?
Further information
We run regular presentations advising how to apply for a Tier 4 (General) student visa extension throughout the year. For BU students currently studying on a Tier 4 (General) student visa we run presentations on the options to stay and work in the UK after your studies. You can also watch our useful webinar on how to apply for a Tier 4 (General) student visa which will give you an excellent insight into the visa application process. Check the Tier 4 student visa presentations page for more information.