The Student Immigration Service provides advice for international students looking to enter or extend their leave to remain in the UK to study and works with Departments across the University to ensure compliance with UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) regulations.

Contact us

Please browse the information on this website including our A-Z of issues and frequently asked questions.

If you are unable to find the information you need, please contact us online with as much detail as possible and we will respond as soon as we are able.

Please note that in most cases it will not be possible to give advice over the phone.

Data & privacy

Information about how we collect, store and use your data can be found in our Privacy Notice.

The University of Durham makes every effort to ensure that the information published on this page is accurate. However, the University cannot guarantee the information may not be altered owing to circumstances beyond the University’s reasonable control. Such circumstances include (but are not limited to) change in Government policy, or change of law. Any changes will be incorporated into the University’s website as early as possible.