myHub and tracking your application
It is important that you access and log in to myHub regularly for information and communication about your application.
myHub is BU's online portal for anyone who has applied to the university. This is where all the details about your application are kept and updated, so you can track the progress of your application as well as communicate with our International Admissions Team.
The login details to your myHub account are sent to you via email soon after your application has been received. If you cannot remember your login details, contact our IT Service Desk on +44 (0)1202 965515 or via the IT Services website. You will need to provide your 7-digit student ID which can be found in your offer letter.
Meeting the conditions of your offer
If you receive a Conditional offer, the offer letter sent to you via email highlights the conditions you have to meet in order to be accepted on your course. Refer to your offer letter and check your myHub account to find a list of your offer conditions and outstanding actions. Once you meet the offer conditions, please upload your relevant documents directly to your myHub account. If your offer is not updated within 4 weeks of providing your documents please contact us via our International Admissions enquiry form.
Accepting your offer
All offer holders
To accept your offer and secure your place on the course, you must log in to your account on myHub and firmly accept your offer.
International offer holders
To secure your place on the course, you must firmly accept your offer and pay the required tuition fee deposit. The deposit payment deadline is typically by 1 June for courses starting in September, and 1 November for January starts.
While we will not withdraw your offer if you are unable to pay the deposit by the stated deadline, your place on the course will not be secured until we receive the deposit commitment. Additionally, we cannot issue your Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) which is required in order to apply for your Student visa.
We typically stop issuing CAS 4-6 weeks before your course start date, and visa processing times may vary depending on your country of residence. To ensure a smooth visa application process, we strongly advise that you meet the deposit deadline and avoid delays.
Deposits
To support international students in securing their place at Bournemouth University, all international postgraduate applicants are required to pay a £5,000 deposit as part of their tuition fees. This deposit confirms your commitment to studying with us and helps ensure that we can provide you with the best possible student experience, including access to essential resources and support services from the moment you arrive.
Please note that deposits are non-refundable, except in specific circumstances outlined in the Student Fees Policy (see Section 3).
- FAQ Page – How to pay your Deposit
This page provides essential information about deposit payment and fee payments once you have received and accepted your offer.
To secure your place on the course, both international undergraduate and postgraduate students are required to pay a deposit.
It is essential that you pay your deposit by the deadline specified. Not paying the deposit on time may result in a delay to your CAS (Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies), which is necessary for your Student visa application. Delayed payment can also impact your ability to enrol in the course for that intake, as visa processing times can vary depending on factors such as application volumes and individual circumstances.
To ensure a smooth process and avoid any disruptions to your enrolment, we strongly recommend making the deposit payment promptly.
Accommodation
Visit our accommodation pages for more information and different accommodation options for September and January entry. It is important to know that you won’t be able to confirm your accommodation with BU until you accept your offer by paying the tuition fee deposit. We advise you to book accommodation as early as possible in order to improve your chances of selecting the room that best suits your needs.
Uploading all the requested documents to myHub
When you start the application process, you should submit a completed application including all the required supporting documents, this will help us to make the right decision on your application. However, any documents missing will be listed as outstanding actions and should be completed by you as soon as possible. You can see your offer conditions on your offer letter, and any outstanding actions will be listed on your myHub account.
They could include any of the following:
- A legible copy of a valid passport
- Copy of your final certificate, if completed your studies (if the final certificate is not in English, both the original and the translation will need to be provided)
- Copy of your final transcripts or most recent transcripts if studies are ongoing (if the final transcripts are not in English both the original and the translation will need to be provided)
- Copy of IELTS certificate or an alternative recognised English language qualification
- Academic and/or professional references
- Personal statement; visit our application tips webpage for useful hints and advice.
- Confirmation of any previous UK study
- Copy of any previous UK visas
- Portfolio (if required as part of the application)
- Please make sure you complete the agent tagging process if you are applying through an agent.
Feel free to make use of our handy checklist to keep on top of what documents you need to submit.
CAS and Student visa application
The Confirmation of Acceptance of Studies (CAS) is a document you will need in order to apply for your Student Route visa. This is issued by the university to the applicant.
We typically start issuing CAS from six months prior to your course start and will do so from October for January entry and May for September entry.
To ensure you obtain your CAS in time for your visa application, you must clear all pending actions on your account in myHub, firmly accept your offer and pay your deposit by the deadline specified in your offer letter.
When you have firmly accepted your offer we will send you an Enroly CAS Shield invitation by email (from October onwards for the January intake, and April onwards for the September intake). Enroly CAS Shield is the online self-service system that enables you to upload all the vital information and documents we require before issuing your CAS. Visit our CAS Shield step-by-step guide for further information on the process.
How to get in touch for queries about your application
For queries specific to your application or offer, please complete our International Admissions Enquiry Form and a member of the team will get in touch.
We also hold Q&A sessions for applicants where you can ask questions about your application, visa and much more.
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