Overseas Student Information


We are very keen to welcome overseas students from different parts of the world who have a burning desire to gain world class homeopathic education.

The question you may want to ask:


Do I need a visa to study in the UK?

You will need a visa if you:

• You will need a visa if you are a non non EU/EEA nationals wishing to stay for longer than 6 months.

How do I qualify to travel to the UK as a student?

You must be able to show that you have been accepted on a course of study at:

• a publicly funded institution of further or higher education (e.g. a university)
• a private-education institution
• an independent fee paying school (CPH is an independent fee paying school)

And that you are going to follow:

• a recognised full-time degree course
• a weekday full-time course involving at least 15 hours organised daytime study per week (CPH’s 2 Year full time course qualifies for this)
• a full-time course of study at an independent fee paying school

You must also:

• be able to pay for your course and support and accommodate yourself and any dependants without working or help from public funds
• plan to leave the UK when you complete your studies

What is a visa?

A visa is an entry clearance certificate that is placed in your passport or travel document by an Entry Clearance Officer at a British mission overseas. The entry clearance certificate gives you leave to enter the UK.

If you have a valid UK visa you will not normally be refused entry to the UK unless your circumstances have changed, or you gave false information or you failed to disclose important facts when you applied for your visa.

When you arrive in the UK, an Immigration Officer may question you, so take all relevant documents in your hand luggage.

The Immigration Rules require that people who wish to travel to the UK to study are able to support and accommodate themselves without claiming certain state benefits.

How do I apply for a visa?

You will need to complete a visa application form (VAF1 - Non-settlement). You can download the form from this website, or get one free of charge from your nearest UK Overseas Mission where there is a visa section. You should check with your nearest UK Overseas Mission whether they can deal with your application. If they cannot they will tell you where to apply.

Applications may be made in a variety of ways, for example by post, by courier, in person or online. The visa section will tell you about the ways you can apply.

What will I need to make my application?

You will need:

• a completed SI Application form VAF1 - Non-settlement (PDF, 140K)
• your valid passport or travel document
• two recent passport-sized
• the visa fee, which is non-refundable, and must normally be paid in the local currency of the country where you are applying
• any relevant diplomas or educational certificates which you hold
• a letter from the university, college or school confirming your acceptance on a course of study in the UK and a statement of charges for the course

Please note that: CPH only provides confirmation of acceptance on the course after payment of the first years fees in full. (If you fail to get a visa then we will refund this fee less £400 administration fee as long as we know two weeks before the start of the course).

In addition to the documents listed above you may be asked for:

• evidence of funds, for example bank statements or payslips, to show that you can pay for your stay and your course of studies in the UK
• a letter from your host or sponsor in the UK to say that he or she will support and accommodate you during your course of studies, again with evidence that he or she can do so.

Can I extend my stay as a student?

If you enter the UK with a student visa and wish to extend your stay for further studies you can apply to do so at the Home Office Immigration and Nationality Directorate (IND)

If you are a visa national, you cannot stay on as a student unless you entered the UK with a student or prospective student visa.

Will I be allowed to work?

If you are admitted for a course lasting more than 6 months, you may, without a work permit or permission from the local Job Centre, take part-time or holiday-work, but you must not:

• work for more than 20 hours per week during term time unless your placement is part of your studies
• has the agreement of the education institution and leads to a degree or qualification awarded by a nationally recognised examining body
• do business
• be self-employed or
• provide services as a professional sportsperson or entertainer
• work full-time in a permanent job

Does CPH provide bursaries or grants to overseas students?

CPH is not in a position to provide bursaries or grants

Does CPH arrange visas for it's overseas students?

CPH does not arrange visas for overseas students. It is your responsibility and you should make sure before you send any money that you can meet the other requirements of the Immigration Authorities.

I can obtain all my visa requirements what should I do next?

If you wish to study Homeopathy at CPH (or any other provider in the UK) then please be aware that only our full time course qualifies for a student visa.

You should fill out the CPH application form online and submit it to us – if we offer you a place it will be dependant on you having the fees (£3995) to pay for one year in advance. Upon clearance of the fee we will send you a letter confirming your place and receipt of your payment to use for your visa application.

Do you have further visa information?

You should contact the following organization for full information on obtaining a visa:
www.ukvisas.gov.uk

We wish to thank you for visiting our overseas students web page - we look forward to welcoming you to our homeopathic college.