The University of Greenwich

All of the following documents must be uploaded to the 'Qualification' section of the application form. Applications that do not have the required documentation may not be considered.

1. Scanned copies of your certificates and/or transcripts that meet the program entry requirements.
2. Please refer to our Applying for a postgraduate research degree page for the entry requirements.
3. A scanned copy of your passport and residency permit(s), if applicable.
4. Curriculum Vitae (CV), including the names of two referees (written references can also be provided using the reference form).
5. A detailed research proposal of about 1,500 words (for scholarship applications, please see specific instructions in the advert and include the scholarship reference in the personal statement section).
6. Proof of your English language proficiency, for applicants whose first language is not English. You do not need to prove your knowledge of English if you can show you are a national of one of the following countries or if you have undertaken an undergraduate or Master's qualification in the UK or one of these countries.

Applicants not meeting this criteria will be required to provide an IELTS certificate, achieving 6.5 in each area, or or an acceptable, demonstrable equivalent to this.

What happens After you Submit your Application?

The process for recruiting students varies within the faculties, however, all online applications are initially logged with the Faculty Office, so if you have a query please contact them in the first instance. The Faculty/Department will contact you directly to arrange an interview if they wish to take your application further.

You will be notified if your application is unsuccessful. If you are successful you will receive an offer from Postgraduate Research Admissions, subject to clearing UKVI checks, where applicable, and the provision of evidence that you meet the entry requirements for the program. Please note that the recruitment process can take up to six to eight weeks. If you need a decision sooner due to a funding deadline, please inform the Faculty and make this clear in the personal statement section of your application form.

Admission Process

Replying to accept an offer

• You must respond to an offer of admission within 30 days, or by the stated start date of your program, whichever is earlier. If you do not respond, we will assume that you do not wish to accept the offer, and the offer will be withdrawn. To confirm your acceptance of the offer, you must sign and date the offer of admission and return it, along with any other required documents as specified in your offer letter.
• Your start date will be on your offer of admission. Remember, you must fulfill all terms of your offer before the start date of your programme.
• Please refer to our student finance pages for information on paying your deposit, providing a sponsor letter and paying your tuition fee.
• Details of tuition fees
• If you are an international student or require ATAS please refer to the guidance on our international student pages.

Beginning your studies

On your first day of study, you are expected to complete registration at the Student Centre and attend your Faculty induction. Late arrivals need to notify Postgraduate Research Admissions and their Faculty of their proposed arrival date.

When making your Student visa application, you will need to submit some specific documents to prove that you meet the criteria

Submitting Documents with your Student Visa Application

The documents you need to provide with your visa application depend on your circumstances. Some documents are mandatory and others need to be provided depending on your circumstances and what your CAS says. The following list should help you to work out what documents you will need to provide. It's important to provide all of the documents needed, as not doing so can cause a visa refusal.

Student Visa Document List

Current Passport

A current passport or other valid travel documentation.

Qualifications Stated on your CAS.

All qualifications listed in your CAS. You should note that if no qualifications are listed in your CAS, you are not required to provide any.

English Language Evidence.

UKVI asks for proof of your knowledge of the English language. Universities can choose how they assess a student's knowledge of English. Your CAS will confirm how your English language ability has been assessed by the university. If it has been assessed by you providing a certificate or qualification, then this will be listed in your CAS and you must provide the certificate listed. If no English language qualifications are listed in your CAS, then you will not need to provide any with your application.

Translations.

If any document is not in English, the original must be accompanied by a full translation. The translation must contain:

• Validation from the translator that it is an exact translation of the original document
• Translation company's contact details
• The date of the translation

Proof of Finances.

You need to provide evidence that you have a specific amount of money available to you for tuition fees and living costs in the UK. See our information on the financial requirements for guidance on how to check what this amount is.

The types of documents you can provide to prove your finances are:

• Personal bank statements or building society statements
• Bank letters
• Official loan letters
• Official financial sponsorship letters

See our information and guidance on finance documents on the Demonstrating Your Finances page. Please note that it is important to provide finance documents that meet the requirements, to avoid a visa refusal.

Letter of Consent from Government Sponsor.

If you have received any official financial sponsorship from a government in the past year, you must provide a letter from this sponsor that confirms the sponsor's consent for you to make the Student Visa application.

Proof of your Relationship with your Parent or Guardian.

If the funds you show are held under a parent's name, you must prove your relationship to your parent(s). Birth certificates or adoption certificates are accepted.

Letter from Parent/ Guardian.

If the funds are held under a parent's name, you also need a letter from your parent(s) or legal guardian(s) providing consent for you to use the money. The letter does not need to follow a strict format, but it must be signed and dated.

Proof of Parental or other Legal Guardian Consent if you're Under 18.

If you are under the age of 18 when you start your studies, you will need to provide a letter from your parent(s) or legal guardian(s) and also your birth certificate or adoption certificate. Contact us for more information and advice if needed.

Your Tuberculosis Test Results

If you're from a country where you have to take the test. Note that if you have been living in a country for the past six months where the TB test is not required, then you will not need to provide this (If you have been living in the UK for six or more months, then you will not need to take a TB test.) See the UKVI information on TB tests to check if this applies to you.

ATAS Certificate (Academic Technology Approval Scheme Certificate).

This is a certificate required by some postgraduate students. (It does not apply to students in undergraduate programs of study.) You should note that it takes approximately one month for an ATAS certificate to be issued. Your CAS will confirm if you need an ATAS certificate. See our ATAS information for more guidance.