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Next Steps for Postgraduate Offer Holders

Here's everything you need to do to prepare to join UEA.

You've received your UEA offer - here's what happens next.

Now you have been offered a place to study with us, it’s time to start thinking about your next steps.

This page will guide you through everything you need to do to prepare for your studies at UEA. We also have a YouTube playlist with useful videos explaining your next steps.

If you haven't already, make sure you accept your place today!

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Your next steps

Accept your offer
Time to secure your place at UEA.
It's easy to accept your offer, you need to log-in to the application portal and follow the instructions.
Once you have accepted your offer, read through this page to find out your next steps to joining us here at UEA.
Watch our video on how to accept your offer and pay your tuition fee deposit.
Pay your deposit
International students must pay a deposit towards tuition fees before the deadline.
Paying your deposit on time ensures we can process your CAS and your accommodation offer.
Watch our video on how to accept your offer and pay your tuition fee deposit.
If you are starting at UEA in September, we require funds cleared by the 5 August.
Pay my deposit now
Please be aware that there are some instances where a deposit will be non-refundable. For full details, please see our International Deposit Refund Policy.
Apply for accommodation
Explore your room options and apply.
Our accommodation offers well-equipped kitchens and a spacious private bedroom just for you. Many flats have en-suite bathrooms with your private own toilet, sink and shower. You can view our accommodation options for more details.

You'll receive an email inviting you to apply through our online form. You can watch a YouTube video on our campus accommodation options.
Applying early gives you the best chance of receiving an accommodation offer, and guarantees you an offer if you're an international student (subject to meeting our conditions).
You will receive your room allocation from early August.
Apply for your room now
When? By 31 July for September starters
Finalise your funding
Apply for scholarships and secure your funding.
At UEA, we believe finance should never be a barrier, so there are plenty of funding options available to help you finance your studies.
You can also apply for our wide range of scholarships, which cover numerous courses, countries and more – don't miss out.
Go unconditional
Send us your documentation to become an unconditional offer holder.
We'll be in touch if we need further information from you.
If you have any questions, you can email us at admissions@uea.ac.uk
If you have an English language condition, you may wish to arrive early for an INTO UEA Pre-Sessional English course.
When? As soon as possible
Receive your CAS & apply for your visa
International students will need a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) to apply for a student visa.
UEA will start to issue CAS letters once you have accepted your offer and paid your deposit.
At this stage we may also ask you to provide the documentation that you will use in your visa application, provide evidence of cost of living funds, and carry out a pre-CAS interview with you.
Once all checks are satisfactorily completed, we will issue your CAS by email.
The UKVI can take several weeks to process a visa application, so please submit your Student visa as soon as you receive your UEA CAS.
Find out more about UEA's CAS process.
Join our Offer Holder Unibuddy Community
Get to know other UEA applicants.
Talk to people who are joining UEA at the same time as you, so you can make friends before you arrive on campus!
You'll receive an invitation to your exclusive Unibuddy Postgraduate Offer Holder Community in your emails from UEA.
Join Unibuddy
Join a 'Preparing to Join UEA' Webinar
All postgraduate offer holders will be invited to our useful webinars.
Joining our webinars will give you the perfect opportunity to hear detailed guidance on joining UEA, as well as giving you the chance to ask your questions. Keep an eye on your emails for the invitations.
Accept your UEA accommodation offer
UEA accommodation offers will be sent via email.
Check your emails for your accommodation offer. Once you have received our accommodation offer, you have 48 hours to either accept or decline the offer.
We're here to support you if you're searching for a place to stay off campus. Managed by UEA Student's Union, Home Run has 800+ accredited private properties available every year. Other platforms such as Spareroom, Rightmove and Zoopla also list private accommodation to rent around Norwich.
When? One to two months before start date
Book your airport collection service
We run a collection service for international students arriving into London Heathrow Airport.
Although you can fly into Norwich Airport, any students wishing to arrive at London Heathrow Airport can book onto our private coaches to UEA.
Times and booking information will be emailed to you in August and September for September starters. January and February starters will receive this information in December.
Arriving at UEA
We'll be in touch before you start with all you need to know before you arrive at UEA.
About a month before your start date, you will get a registration email. Once you've registered online and have received your UEA account details, you will be able to connect with your School and start preparing for your course.
If you’re an international student, you should keep us updated on the progress of your visa application through your CAS Shield account. Once you receive our Arrivals Form by email and your visa has been issued, it’s important you complete this to tell us your plans for travelling to the UK. Our useful YouTube video explains the process for international students arriving at UEA.