Right to Study checks

We are delighted that you are considering joining our diverse and vibrant international community. Your unique perspective enriches our university and contributes greatly to our global outlook, both in the classroom and across the campus.

If you hold immigration status, whether on a Student visa, Family permit, or another eligible visa, you must complete an in-person Right to Study check before you can begin studying at the University. This is a requirement for all students studying in the UK.

This is Step 5 in our 8-step enrolment guide. You must complete Steps 1 to 4 first, and if you haven't completed those steps then please review the full enrolment guide and follow each step.

Click here to access your Digital Enrolment

Once you have completed Steps 1 to 4, follow the instructions below to complete your Right to Study check and confirm your enrolment for the academic year. Please complete all steps as advised will help you avoid potential delays, deferrals, or withdrawal of your visa.

Documents required to complete the Right to Study checks for students on a student visa

We are required to conduct relevant Right to Study checks for all new or returning students who are currently on a Student Visa. In order to conduct the Right to Study checks, we will request you to provide your Share code, Passport and Stamped Vignette if you have one or a Flight ticket to confirm your arrival in the UK and enable us to enrol and officially register you as a student for the current academic year.

We will take copies of the following documents:

Share Code obtained online before or after arrival in the UK. You need to visit the UK government website to generate the share code and ensure you choose the ‘something else’ option on the government website.
Passport information page
Stamped Vignette on your passport given by UKVI that shows the current date of entry into the UK or a Flight ticket if no vignette has been stamped or provided.
Any previous vignettes on your passport given by UKVI that allowed you to enter the UK

Please ensure you provide all the documents listed above to avoid delay in the confirmation of your enrolment. If you are a new student, you must ensure that you provide your documents and additional information about your arrival on CAS Shield to allow us to support you and ensure that everything is going smoothly for you prior to your arrival and during your programme induction to avoid delay in enrolment.

You can find out about eVisas and creating your account on the UKVI's eVisa webpage. You can create your eVisa account by visiting Get access to your eVisa.

The Right to Study checks can be done at our Kedleston Road campus starting with 26th August 2025 and until the end of enrolment on 15th October 2025.

Documents required to complete the Right to Study checks for students on any other immigration status

If you are not a British or Irish passport holder and do not have a student visa, then you will be required to have another UK immigration permission in order to study in the UK with our University. You could have a Pre-Settled or Settled status under EUSS, a Skilled Worker visa, a Family Permit or any other immigration status that allows you to study in the UK.

Regardless of your fee status (Overseas, Home or EU), if you declare to have a single or dual nationality from outside the UK, you will need to show the relevant original documents linked with your immigration status when you visit campus for your Right to Study checks before your enrolment can be confirmed. Please note, if you have dual nationality where one of the nationalities is Irish or British, you may also need to complete a Right to Study check.

Students who are subject to immigration checks will be required to provide the following documents, which we will need to check ahead of confirming your enrolment and officially register you as a student for the current academic year:

Share Code obtained online before or after arrival in the UK. You need to visit the UK government website to generate the share code and ensure you choose the ‘something else’ option on the government website.
ID - we prefer to see your passport whether it's valid or expired but in the event of not having a passport you could also provide a driving licence, travel documents or confirmation from the Home Office in the event where you are not able to have a passport.

You can find out about eVisas and creating your account on the UKVI's eVisa webpage. You can create your eVisa account by visiting Get access to your eVisa.

The Right to Study checks can be done at our Kedleston Road campus starting with 26th August 2025 and until the end of enrolment on 15th October 2025.

Immigration Conditions

Listed below are part of the conditions attached to your student visa. You must follow these conditions as failure to do so could lead to withdrawal from the course and the cancellation of your visa.

To enrol on your course, you must provide the following documents as evidence of your right to study in the UK:

For students on a Student visa or Other visa category:

Share Code obtained online before or after arrival in the UK. You can find out about eVisas and creating your account on the UKVI's eVisa webpage. You can create your eVisa account by visiting Get access to your eVisa.
Passport information page
Stamped Vignette on your passport given by UKVI that shows the current date of entry into the UK
Any previous vignettes on your passport given by UKVI that allowed you to enter the UK

For students with Settled or Pre-Settled Status under the EU Settlement Scheme:

Passport information page
EUSS reference number/share code

In addition to the above documents, you must also;

Enrol for your course on time, including re-enrolment for returning students and enrolment to retake failed module
Attend all classes and any other academic engagements, notifying your Supervisors/Personal Academic Tutor/Programme Leader if you are going to be absent or travel during your studies
Seek written permission/approval if you require authorised absence for a short period due to personal reasons
Make satisfactory academic progression on your course and meet all scheduled deadlines
Ensure that your details with the University of Derby and UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) are up to date. You can access the online UKVI form to update your details
Contact visa@derby.ac.uk if there are changes in your course status. For example, if you will be withdrawing, deferring, or changing course. This does not apply to those who do not possess a Student Visa
Ensure that you do not overstay your visa and where necessary, submit a new visa application before your current visa expires if you are eligible to do so

For any further questions please do not hesitate to contact our team by emailing visa@derby.ac.uk.

Find the full list of Immigration Conditions

Tuition fees

Tuition fees are fixed for the duration of your study on a program. The annual fees apply for a standard number of credits per year (e.g., 120 credits at undergraduate, 180 credits at postgraduate).

Additional modules taken above this amount will attract a module retake fee.

If you are self-funding, you will be required to pay a £8,000 deposit as part of your tuition fees. If the tuition is below £8,000, you will be required to pay 50% of the tuition fees before you can be officially registered as a student. For further information on the payment terms, please see our guide for payments and queries.

If you are an overseas fee payer, make sure you have paid £8,000 as a deposit before arrival to allow us to complete your enrolment and officially register you as a student.

Learn more about making a payment

Completing and confirming your enrolment

The University is required by law to inform UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) if a student visa holder has been issued a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) but has not enrolled. If you do not complete and confirm your enrolment, you will be withdrawn from your course at the University of Derby, and your visa will be cancelled. To avoid this, make sure you complete all enrolment steps. If you are having difficulties, contact us immediately at InternationalCompliance@derby.ac.uk

If you have already completed your Right to Study check but still have other enrolment steps outstanding, please:

Follow the instructions in the Digital Enrolment Guide, or
Submit an enquiry using the form on the Digital Enrolment Guide page.

Click here to access your Digital Enrolment Guide

Visas and Immigration

We understand that applying for your visa and understanding what is required can be very confusing, that's why we have a dedicated Visa and Immigration Advisor to help with any questions you have.

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