On this page you can find out when to apply to ARU, pay your deposit and fees, and apply for a student visa.
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For most courses, we continue to accept applications if:
There are a few exceptions, please check individual course pages for details.
If you need a student visa, we can only start preparing your Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) after we receive your deposit.
It usually takes up to 5 working days for deposits to clear.
We do not have a strict deposit deadline. However, the earlier you are able to pay, the sooner you can receive your CAS and apply for your visa.
You can start preparing your visa documents before you pay your deposit. After you pay your deposit, you can then receive your CAS quickly.
You can get a Full Payment Discount of £1,000 if you pay your tuition fees in full by the Friday before the start of teaching.
You should be a new student, starting a full-time taught undergraduate or postgraduate course.
If you are starting a course in 2026/27, this discount can be combined with other scholarships.
To get this discount, simply pay your total first-year fee, minus the £1,000 Full Payment Discount and the value of your scholarship (if applicable) by Friday 18 September 2026.
CAS issuing deadlines are set in line with UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) processing times. They may vary depending on the country you’re applying from. Please check this page for updates.
If you cannot join the intake you applied for (for example because you applied or paid a deposit late), we can defer your application to the next available intake. This could be in September, January or May. Please check individual course pages for details.
The CAS issuing deadline for our September 2026 intake is:
See Key dates for details of international orientation and faculty/course induction dates.
Some courses may have different dates for induction. Please refer to your joining email and timetable.