Students participating in co-sponsored programs that last more than six (6) months and internship programs in the United Kingdom are considered Tier 4 PBS Students. This applies to international students and American citizens.
Tier 4 PBS Students must obtain a visa before departure. This is a lengthy process, and students should plan ahead.
Interns will receive information directly from CAPA regarding the visa application process.
Students participating in co-sponsored programs should contact osapa@isp.msu.edu for more information. The most up-to-date visa information will be available through your host institution.
International students participating in these programs should not plan to renew their U.S. visas in the United Kingdom. Some students have been required to prove that they will be permitted to return to the U.S. after their program ends. For this reason, OSA recommends that all international students renew their U.S. visas BEFORE applying for a UK visa.
If you are not participating in an internship program or an MSU co-sponsored program that lasts more than six (6) months, please return to the main UK visa page for more information.
The information provided at this website was accurate as of the date it was produced. While MSU seeks to provide students with updated information, the University is not responsible for changes in immigration requirements, fees, and processes or the approval / rejection of visa applications. It is the responsibility of the student to obtain updated information, correctly fill out application materials, submit all required documents in the appropriate form to the correct authorities, and provide the necessary documents to immigration authorities upon arrival. While parties external to MSU are welcome to use this information, we urge all users to take reasonable steps to verify that the information is up to date. Should you choose to duplicate any materials on this site, please cite that such materials were adapted from Michigan State University’s Office of Study Abroad website. Please request permission to distribute or adapt these materials outside of MSU from osapa@isp.msu.edu.
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