This visa is for English language courses lasting longer than 6 months and up to 11 months.

Check if you need a visa to study in the UK.

If you or your family are from the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein 

If you started living in the UK before 1 January 2021, you may be able to apply to the free EU Settlement Scheme. 

In addition to the courses available to study at the RAU, the University has a strong presence in China, with collaborative relationships with seven Chinese universities, each of which offer opportunities for study abroad and exchange programmes for students who wish to gain some international experience during their time at RAU.

Below is a list of the China Programme partner Universities and the courses they offer: 

The RAU International Partnerships Office has been established to develop collaborations and partnerships with a range of global partners.

These arrangements encourage international students to study at the RAU and also offer current RAU students the opportunity to study abroad. New arrangements and opportunities are being added all the time, so please contact the International Office to see what is available.

Professor Xianmin Chang, Associate Pro-Vice Chancellor (China Programmes)

Tuition fees cover the cost of a student’s academic studies. This usually includes teaching costs, registration and examination fees.

Remember that accommodation and living costs are not included in these fees. If you choose to live on-campus, accommodation costs can be found here. 

The UK is one of the most popular countries in the world to study. It is renowned for its high educational standards, its heritage, safety and popular culture.

How will I find life at the University?

With students from over 40 different countries, the University provides a sense of community for students and staff, while offering a stimulating, unique learning environment.

The RAU is delighted to be part of a scheme from the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA).

Commissioned by Universities UK and GuildHE as a voluntary exercise to demonstrate the commitment of UK higher education to deliver high quality trans national education (TNE) experiences for students, the Quality Evaluation and Enhancement of UK Transnational Higher Education Provision (QE-TNE) scheme relates to benchmarking and assuring the quality and standards of international teaching provision by UK universities.

The University accepts a variety of English Language qualifications. The University’s preferred test is the IELTS (Academic) and the IELTS Academic (UKVI) variant for students who need a Visa to study in the UK. For students who apply for Foundation degree programmes and are not Majority English Speaking country nationals, the IELTS (UKVI) is a requirement to obtain their Student visa.

The following list shows the majority of the tests we accept.

Each year we offer an optional International Students' Welcome day to welcome new EU and international students. The welcome day takes place before the start of the new academic year and helps international students prepare for their time with us.

You will meet key support staff and attend information sessions aimed at passing on practical information for living in the UK. The welcome day is also a good opportunity to become familiar with the campus and surrounding area before the start of the academic year.

Want to know what you need to think about before arriving at university? Here is some essential information.

Money

All the high street banks have student bank accounts. Make sure you find out which one offers the best rates and incentives for you and open your bank account before applying for your student loan.