All international students on the programme must:
- Have a valid visa that permits the student to study throughout their studies and ensure that they extend or apply for a new visa when necessary, but definitely before their current visa expires. Visa applications where possible should be undertaken outside of term time to avoid absence from the programme. Once received, you must email a copy of your passport and visa to the Student Immigration Team, so that this can be updated on your student record.
- Attend all programme components and meetings with your supervisor and any other arranged sessions. Please Note: You are required to fully attend and must not return home during any component of the programme without first requesting formal approval via the University/UG Education Team, so that the University can record the absence and any dates during term time spent outside the country for UKVI purposes. An unapproved absence may adversely impact on your visa as well as being a matter of professionalism requiring referral. (See: Professionalism). Informing a local supervisor/tutor is not sufficient for this, please follow the relevant absence request processes for your year group. (See: Attendance).
- Inform the programme of any temporary absence, e.g. due to illness.
- Inform the programme immediately if you plan to interrupt your studies or withdraw from the programme. You are strongly advised to consult the Student Immigration Team on how such changes would affect your immigration status.
- Keep your UK contact details up to date in MyManchester and inform UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) directly of any changes via https://www.gov.uk/change-circumstances-visa-brp
http://www.studentsupport.manchester.ac.uk/immigration-and-visas/changes-during-your-studies/. - Ensure that you abide by the terms and conditions as laid down in the immigration rules for your visa.
Responsibilities of International Students studying on a Student Visa sponsored by the University of Manchester
As a student sponsored by the University of Manchester for a Student route visa (or Tier 4 visa if visa obtained before 5th October 2020) there are certain responsibilities that you need to understand and comply with, as well as co-operating with the University in fulfilling our shared duties to UK Visas & Immigration.
All medical student attendance is closely monitored to meet the professional requirements of the programme. In addition, the University has a requirement to check and confirm attendance and continued engagement on the programme.
If the programme is unable to confirm attendance, the absence will be reported to the UKVI. This will mean that permission to remain in the UK may be curtailed and students may have to return home and be withdrawn from the programme.
For immigration information for students go to: http://www.studentsupport.manchester.ac.uk/immigration-and-visas/ and for more information about Student Visas (or Tier 4 visa if visa obtained before 5th October 2020) and the Immigration Rules please read https://www.gov.uk/student-visa or from the Student Immigration Team based in the Student Services Centre. You can contact them at visa@manchester.ac.uk
Please also be aware that, as a student studying on a student/tier 4 visa, if you undertake any placements abroad as part of your studies, you will need to establish what additional visa you may need for that travel and make arrangements yourself. Your visa for your MBChB programme at Manchester will not cover you for this.
However, as an ongoing student holding a visa you will be required to keep in regular contact with the university as required, ensuring that your contact details are up to date at all times.
If a medical student needs to extend their visa in order to intercalate (at the same or a different sponsor) or to complete their course, having completed a period of intercalation, they will be able to apply from within the UK.