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How to apply

Step 1 - making an application

To complete your application you will need to meet UK Border Agency (UKBA) requirements, which is a points based system. Please click here for the UK Border Agency website.

You will need to complete an appropriate application form (see below). You will then be asked to send the following items:

• examples of your work
• two references
• English language test results such as IELTS or TOEFL
• a copy of your passport
• education certificates and transcripts

It is a requirement that international students are interviewed as part of the admissions process. If the applicant is not in the UK, the interview may be conducted either by a local agent or by Skype.

Pre-degree courses

For all pre-degree courses you will need to apply to Ravensbourne direct.

To apply please: email international@rave.ac.uk or download a form.

Undergraduate courses

For Honours degree and Foundation degree courses, you will need to apply via the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS).

UCAS
Rosehill
New Barn Lane
Cheltenham
Gloucestershire  
GL52 3LA
United Kingdom

T + 44 (0) 871 468 0 468 or +44 (0) 330 333 0230

E enquiries@ucas.ac.uk

Postgraduate courses

You can apply via UKPASS, or by direct application to Ravensbourne.

To apply direct please: email international@rave.ac.uk or download a form.

Help with your application

If you would like Ravensbourne staff to help you with your application, please email: international@rave.ac.uk

Entry criteria

Academic requirements

At Ravensbourne we accept a broad range of UK equivalent qualifications for entry to our courses. Your academic qualifications will be compared using the services offered by UK NARIC.

If you have specific questions regarding qualifications from a particular country, please contact international@rave.ac.uk

English language

Ravensbourne offers free English language support on campus to help you throughout your studies. Our staff will help you with written work, such as essays, dissertations and presentations. We also offer a self-study route to improve your language skills, using language materials in our Learning Resource Centre and also a weekly support class.

Undergraduate and Pre-Degree

The English language standard to aim for is represented by one of the following:

• IELTS score of 6 points
• TOEfl score of 550/212/79 points
• CAE at grade B
• CPE at grade C
• GCSE English at grade C

Postgraduate

If you intend to apply for a postgraduate course, the English Language standard to aim for is represented by one of the following:

• IELTS score of 6.5 points
• TOEfl score of 575/232/90 points

The UK Council for International Student Affairs (UKCISA) is the UK’s national advisory body serving the interests of international students and those who work with them.
You can find information on:

• your qualifications – and whether or not they will be recognised in the UK
• finance matters
• visas and immigration
• working whilst studying
• working in the UK after studying
• healthcare
• tax

Step 2 - after our decision

Your application form and supporting documents will be carefully assessed by the subject leader. You may be required to attend an interview if you are in the UK or in a country where we have a representative. If you live overseas we accept applications, documents and portfolios by post, email or web based applications.

Your application will be considered on the basis of your qualifications, personal statement, portfolio and academic references.

We will do our best to notify you of our decision within 14 days. If we decide to offer you a place, our offer letter will include an acceptance form which you should return as soon as possible to indicate if you accept our offer or not.

Step 3 - paying a deposit

When our offer is unconditional, the next step is to make a payment to Ravensbourne in order to enrol and reserve your place on the course. Details of paying your course deposit and course fees are available on the fees and funding page.

Step 4 – your CAS number

When your payment has been received, we will confirm in writing that a place on the course is reserved for you and also issue you with a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) number.

Step 5 – apply for your VISA

You will need the Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) and your original unconditional offer letter to obtain a visa. The UKBA will also require other information from you. Please look on their website for this information.

Please note that if you use a CAS document provided by another institution your visa will be invalid for enrolment at Ravensbourne.

Helpful links

For more information about UK immigration please check the following websites:

UK Border Agency

UK Council for International Student Affairs

UK Visas