Important Information for Applicants
We know that many of our applicants are experiencing uncertainty due to the ongoing situation with Covid-19. The University appreciates these issues and is trying to create flexibility. If you are an applicant, you may find the information below useful to help you in your decision making.
This information is for APPLICANTS TO THE UNIVERSITY. If you are a current student you should continue to consult the FAQ’s that are published and updated regularly.
The International Office is still open at the University and you can contact us via email or at one of our online drop-in sessions if you have any specific queries which we might be able to help with.
The University will be closed from 18 December and will reopen 4 January 2021.
You can also contact any of our Regional Offices in your country.
Applying to University in 2021
All of our courses are still running as planned for January 2021 in the UK.
How are we getting ready
The University remains open as usual.
What will teaching be like
The University is following the UK Government guidelines.
Course Deposits & Refunds
You need to provide a tuition fee deposit if this is a condition on your offer letter before we can provide you with an unconditional offer.
Visa FAQs
Visa information for prospective students planning to join the University in January 2021.
Unable to make the conditions of your offer
If you already have an offer but your exams have been delayed or changed please contact us so that
IELTS Alternatives
The University accepts a range of English language qualifications for evidence of your English language abilities.
Arrival, Induction and Enrolment
It is important that you enrol and start your course on time and arrive on campus as soon as possible.
Travelling to the UK
UK government travel guidelines and how to pre-book a University-approved taxi.
What do you need to bring to Study?
Because some of your classes will be online you will need to make sure that you bring a laptop computer with you.
What if I am worried about making it to the UK
We know that the current situation can make travel and applying for a visa more difficult than usual
What should I do about Accommodation?
Our accommodation partners have been putting in extra work to make sure that you have somewhere safe to stay whilst studying.
What will Induction look like?
Your induction will be online.
What student support will be available?
We want to reassure you that our International Student Support Team will remain available to you
What services will be available?
The University continues to make all of its support services available to you.
What will I be able to do outside of Class?
Our library and social spaces have rules in place so that you can access them safely
How can I get more information?
University fairs have been cancelled, find out more on how to still get the information you need.
Applying to University in 2020/21
Applications for January 2021 are now closed, however applications for September 2021 are now open. We will contact all applicants if the situation requires us to make any adjustments to your start date.
Unable to make the conditions of your offer
If you already have an offer but your exams have been delayed or changed please contact us so that we can advise you on what your options may be. We would usually ask students to have met all their conditions before 18 December 2020 for courses starting in January 2021.
IELTS Alternatives
The University accepts a range of English language qualifications for evidence of your English language abilities. Many of these tests can be taken up to two years ago. Please see below.
If you do not hold one of the qualifications below you can also consider our online Pre-Sessional English course which accepts a variety of entry qualifications. At the end of the Pre-Sessional programme, if you have passed the course you would be able to come to the UK without taking an IELTS test.
|
Test |
Standard required score |
Validity |
|
University of Huddersfield English Test |
6.0 | 2 years |
|
Cambridge English Advanced |
Grade C |
No expiry |
|
IELTS |
6.0 with no lower than 5.5 in any element. |
2 years |
|
Pearson Test of Academic English (PTE) |
Listening – 51 Reading – 51 Writing – 51 Speaking - 51 |
2 years |
|
GCSE or GCE ‘O’ level |
Grade C |
No expiry |
|
TOEFL IBT |
80 |
2 years |
|
International Baccalaureate |
Must have completed the Diploma with English at Higher Level |
No expiry |
|
Diploma of Secondary Education (Hong Kong) |
Overall score of 4 in English with no component lower than 3. |
No expiry |
|
CBSE, CISCE or Metro State Board Higher Secondary School Certificate (India) |
Minimum score of 65% in English |
No expiry |
|
West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Senior School Certificate |
Grade C6 or above |
No expiry |
|
Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) |
1119 Advanced English C |
No Expiry |
**These grades relate to courses which require an IELTS of 6.0. Courses with higher English requirements will require higher grades. You can find the details of the English requirements for your course on Coursefinder Please contact us if you require more information.
Course Deposits & Refunds
You will still need to provide a tuition fee deposit if this is a condition on your offer letter before we can provide you with an unconditional offer and enrol you on to your course. However, if you're unable to attend due to coronavirus, you'll receive a full refund of your deposit.
Prospective Students Visa FAQs
We have prepared the following frequently asked questions for our prospective students. If you have further questions, please contact immigration@hud.ac.uk. If your question is about enrolment please email acl@hud.ac.uk.
We understand this is an uncertain time for students; however, the University of Huddersfield is committed to provide our prospective students with timely and accurate visa related information.
I need to apply for my student visa in my country, are the Visa Application Centres (VACs) open?
Visa application centres have started to reopen across the world. To ensure you always have the most up to date information on which VACs are open, please check your specific country using the following two websites:
- Europe, Africa and parts of the Middle East visit: uk.tlscontact.com
- All other countries visit: vfsglobal.co.uk
What happens if I cannot get my visa or a flight in time for the start of my course?
VACs may be busy so there may be some delays in processing your visa. Please apply in good time to allow plenty of time to get your visa. We do understand that it may be difficult to arrive in time for the start of your course this year. If you think that you are going to arrive late this year, please contact your school to let them know.
When I get my visa, how much time will I have to come to the UK?
Your student visa will look like a sticker in your passport. This is called a vignette and it will be valid for 90 days. This means that you will have 90 days to come to the UK.
How do I collect my BRP when I arrive in the UK?
Your BRP is your Biometric residents permit and it is the next part of your visa. You will need to collect it from the Post Office when you come to the UK. Unfortunately, we are not able to accept deliveries of BRPs to the university this year.
When you make your visa application, you must say that you will be collecting your BRP from the Post Office. Please see our step-by-step guide on how to make a visa application and it will tell you what you need to put on the form.
Will I have to self-isolate upon arrival in the UK?
Nationals of most countries will be required to self-isolate for the first 14-days after arriving in the UK. You will need to self-isolate in your UK accommodation e.g. student accommodation. Your accommodation provider may be able to help by providing deliveries of food and other essentials.
Further advice on self-isolation is available at the UK government webpages below:
How to self-isolate when you travel to the UK
You must also provide your UK flight and UK address detail to the Home Office before traveling to the UK. You can do this by completing this online form.
Nationals of some countries are exempt from the self-isolation requirements. This list can be found at the UK government web page.
Exempt countries - Coronavirus (COVID-19): travel corridors
Please note that this list can change anytime, so it is important that you double check before traveling.
How can I collect my BRP within 10 days of my arrival in the UK if I am in self-isolation?
Student visa holders are usually required to collect their BRP from a UK post office within 10 days of arrival but the UKVI understands that self-isolation means this is not possible so this requirement has been relaxed.
You should attempt to collect your BRP as soon as the 14-day self-isolation period has ended for you.
As soon as you have collected your BRP please take a photograph of both sides of the card and email these through to the Immigration Team at the University of Huddersfield on ACL@hud.ac.uk. This is because we are required by the UKVI to keep copies of your immigration permission to study.
How will I enrol at the university this year?
Students will not be required to enrol in person due to social distancing on campus, you will be enrolled online. We will still need to check your visa and BRP but the UKVI have allowed us to do this electronically this year.
This means that when you arrive in the UK, you MUST send us a copy of your vignette that will have been stamped when you entered the UK. We will not be able to issue your campus card without seeing this so it is very important that you send a copy to ACL@hud.ac.uk as soon as you arrive in the UK.
Once you have collected your BRP from the Post Office, please send us a copy of BOTH sides of your card.
How can I register with the police when I’m in self-isolation?
Nationals of some countries are required to register with the police within seven days of arriving in the UK. However, due to the current social distancing requirements in the UK, police registration is suspended until further notice.
Is there any more information on the new Graduate Route (Post-Study Work) visa?
The Home Office have confirmed that the scheme will be available to Tier 4 international students who have completed a degree in the UK from summer 2021. If students are required to start a new course through blended learning due to Covid-19, they will still be eligible to switch into the Graduate route on a concessionary basis. Students will benefit from this concession if they enter the UK before 6 April 2021 and complete their course in the UK. Students would need to meet all other requirements of the route.
The scheme will allow PhD students to stay in the UK for up to three years after they complete their course while students who complete a Bachelor or a Masters degree will be able to stay for two years.
University fairs have been cancelled; how can I get more information?
You may want to consider downloading the University app. This has lots of useful information as well as virtual tours of the University.
Our Regional Offices are still open, and you can contact them by phone or email.
We will also be running webinars in different countries and subject areas and so please keep checking your emails and our website for details.
How we are getting ready
We aim to deliver as much face-to-face teaching as possible, supported by online teaching where necessary.
What will teaching be like
We have moved large lectures online using video conferencing with face-to-face delivery of some seminars, tutorials and laboratory work which will take place in smaller groups. After you have been enrolled your school support office will give you your timetable and induction details.
You will be given details of safety requirements before coming on to campus. You can find more details and some useful videos of what this will be like on our COVID-19 FAQ page.
What do you need to bring to study?
Because some of your classes will be online you will need to make sure that you bring a laptop computer with you that you are able to use to access any on-line content over the internet. In many cases it will probably be cheaper to buy a laptop in your home country and bring this with you.
You will be able to access all the University library resources online and we will also provide you with any software you need such as Microsoft 365 or specialist software for your course if you need to access these remotely.
Is it safe in Huddersfield
Huddersfield is a small town and based on information from Public Health England, Huddersfield has had very low levels of Covid-19 infections compared to many other areas and the large cities in the UK.
What will I be able to do outside of Class?
Our library and social spaces have rules in place so that you can access them safely, and our Students’ Union is also open to introduce you to its wide range of societies and clubs.
You can get involved with the Global Campus Events activities online and the Global Societies.
Travelling to the UK
The UK government has issued self-isolation rules, although these rules may soon be relaxed. Under these rules you must:
- Fill out an online form with your contact information and details of the place you are staying in the UK
- Not leave the place you are staying in the UK (except in very limited situations, for example to buy food)
- Check with your pre-booked accommodation provider about their quarantine arrangements.
- Face coverings must be worn on public transport, in all shops and on campus.
You will be able to study online and contact your tutors whilst in isolation.
You must think about these extra 14 days when making your travel plans to the UK and your course start date. You will not be able to attend the University during this time, see other people or leave your accommodation except for very limited reasons.
These arrangements are being reviewed frequently and we will update this guidance when they change. You can find further details in the government's guide to entering the UK at https://www.gov.uk/uk-border-control.
We have University approved taxi's to take you to your accommodation that you can pre-book before you fly to the UK. Please ensure you have a face mask and some British Stirling cash. Find out more on our Leaving for the UK page.
Please ensure you wear a face covering for any journey in a taxi, on a bus or on a train. Please see the government guidelines for more information.
What should I do about Accommodation?
We suggest that you carefully consider your accommodation choice and look in detail at the terms and conditions of any contract that you may be considering taking out with an accommodation provider. Most accommodation is close to the University, has good internet access and is convenient for food shopping.
If you need help and support with accommodation please visit our accommodation page for information from the DIGS office or alternatively you can email HudLets (hudlets@hud.ac.uk) within our Students’ Union who can help with contracts and further advice. Please make sure you have WiFi availability as part of your accommodation contract so you can ensure you can access your University work online when needed.
What if I am worried about making it to the UK in time?
Term will start on 11 January 2021. It is important that you try to travel to the UK as soon as possible.
You may need to self isolate when you arrive in the UK depending on where you are from and so you will be able to access some of your lecture content online whilst in self isolation.
If you are worried about arriving late please contact your School Support Office or your Regional Office. You can defer to your next intake.
From 4 January 2021 you will receive an email confirmation of your online enrolment with instructions to activate your University IT account. You will be given an online ‘Quick-Start Guide’ to help you understand your new IT account and access to an online 'University Induction module' (available from 11 January) that will welcome you and introduce you to all you need to know.
You will need to go to the International Office in the Student Central Building to collect your student ID card. You must bring your passport, evidence of your local UK address and a face covering and you must have completed your period of self isolation.
All three steps of pre-enrolment must be completed on our online portal - MyHud - and must be done before you can enrol at the University and start your research. Please make sure you have your unconditional offer before completing this. You will receive an email with a link to MyHud when you have your Unconditional Offer.
Step 1 is open now. This is where you will upload your photograph for your student ID card in jpeg format. If this is not done we cannot enrol you after step 3.
Steps 2 and 3 are now open. You must update your term-time address and personal details including email and mobile number. Please take time to carefully read and complete these steps as all information is very important. We cannot enrol you until this is completed.
Log in to MyHud and enter your unique username and password:
Username: This is your Student Number, for example u1234567.
Password: This is your date of birth (use this format ddmmmyy for example: 01jan00 or 19feb98). This is case sensitive.
If you need any help with logging in, you can email the University's IT Support Team - it.support@hud.ac.uk.
Once you have completed this, you will be emailed with what to do next.
Once you have fully completed pre-enrolment and passed University immigration checks you will be enrolled online by the International Office. You will then receive an email to confirm your enrolment.
Plase read the email instructions you receive following pre-enrolment. These will have instructions to activate your University IT account. You will be given an online ‘Quick-Start Guide’ to help you understand your new IT account and access to an online 'University Induction 2020 –21' module that will welcome you and introduce you to all you need to know.
From 21 September - you will also be given your online subject induction, so you will be ready for the start of your term.
To help with your arrival plans we have relevant information on our Leaving for the UK page.
Once you have access to your University IT account and induction modules we want to reassure you that our International Student Support Team will remain available to you and you will also have access to your School Support Offices.
You can also talk to us on Zoom.
The University continues to make all of its support services available to you. We recognise it is important to maintain some routine and structure, where possible build in activity such as online learning, exercise, a daily walk (self-isolation guidance permitting), reading or other such activities. Our Wellbeing team are available for you to support you as much as they can. You will also have contact with your school-based support and guidance teams for further support.
The University’s Health Centre asks that you register online via their website after you have been enrolled by the University.
Full list of support services.
It is important that you arrive on campus as soon as possible. The academic year will start on time on 21 September 2020. It is also important that you try to travel to the UK as soon as possible. The University has an approved taxi service available you can book with. For all fees and online booking details, please see our Leaving for the UK page.
Self Isolation
When you arrive in the UK, you must travel directly to the place you are staying and not leave until 14 days have passed since you were last in a non-exempt country or territory. This is known as ‘self-isolating’. It is really important that during this time, you do not leave your accommodation to come to campus or to go shopping. This is because it can take up to 14 days for coronavirus symptoms to appear.
If you need to collect your Biometric Residence Permit (BRP) from the post office, you must again wait for your 14-day self-isolation to be completed.
Your accommodation will have information on the steps that they are taking to support students who are self-isolating and it is important that you let them know as soon as possible when you arrive so that they can give you this advice.
Some countries are exempt from having to self-isolate on arrival in the UK, information on those countries can be found on the travel corridor list. This information can change quickly so please ensure that you keep up to date with this information.
Further information and advice can also be found on the UK Government website.
Full details of your latest enrolment/arrival dates are available from your school support office or your reginal office. should have been emailed to you, Please ensure that you read the information you are sent carefully, and that you arrive as soon as possible, or by the deadlines confirmed to you.
Pre-enrolment
All three steps of pre-enrolment must be completed on our online portal - MyHud - and must be done before you can enrol at the University. Please make sure you have your unconditional offer before completing this. You will receive an email with a link to MyHud when you have your Unconditional Offer.
Username: This is your student number, for example u1234567.
Password: This is your date of birth (use this format 19feb98). This is case sensitive.
If you need any help with logging in, you can email the University's IT Support.
Step 1: It is essential that you upload a head and shoulder photo of yourself in jpeg format for your student ID card. Without this you cannot be enrolled at the University
Step 2: ‘My details’ - You must update your term-time address (if you will be in the UK in January use your UK address, if you will be arriving later use your home address for now) and personal details including your email address and mobile number. This step may take several minutes so please make sure you answer as much as you can and go through to the end.
Step 3: Click on this step and read ‘Information for international students’ section – that’s it.
Watch our video to help you complete pre-enrolment.
Enrolment
Once you have fully completed pre-enrolment and passed University immigration checks you will be enrolled online by the International Office. From 4 January 2021 you will receive an email from the University to confirm your online enrolment.
Plase read the email instructions you receive following pre-enrolment. These will have instructions to activate your University IT account. You will be given an online ‘Quick-Start Guide’ to help you understand your new IT account and access to an online 'University Induction 2021' module that will welcome you and introduce you to all you need to know. You will also be given your online subject induction, so you will be ready for the start of your term.
To help with your arrival plans we have relevant information on our Leaving for the UK page.
For more information about you enroment please see our enrolment FAQ's.
You may need to self-isolate for 14 days when you arrive in the UK depending on where you are from and so you will be able to access some of your lecture content online whilst in self-isolation. You can find the latest list of countries that require self-isolation information for England on the government website.
Full details of your latest enrolment dates should have been emailed to you, Please ensure that you read the information you are sent carefully, and that you arrive as soon as possible, or by the deadlines confirmed to you.