At the International College of Musical Theatre, we are proud to welcome aspiring performers from around the world
We understand that pursuing your passion for musical theatre in a foreign country can be both exciting and challenging. That's why we have created a dedicated resource to support and guide international students throughout their journey with us.
From pre-arrival preparations to academic support and cultural integration, we are here to ensure that your experience as an international student at our college is enriching, fulfilling, and successful.
Please note: This information is only for those intending to study on our BA (Hons) Musical Theatre Performance two-year accelerated course. We are unable to sponsor international students for our other courses.
Students from the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland: If you are not already a resident in the UK or do not have settled/pre-settled status, you will need a Student visa to enter the UK for studies lasting longer than six months.
Students from non-European Union (EU) countries: All non-EU nationals must have a Student visa to enter the country before travelling to the UK, if coming for a course lasting more than six months.
A Student visa will also allow you to undertake work as part of your studies, look for a part-time job or bring your family to the UK as dependants.
Once you confirm your acceptance of our offer to study, it is necessary to submit all the required evidence so that we can generate a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) for you.
We will send your CAS letter via email, so please ensure that we have your latest email address and regularly check your inbox for any updates. Having your CAS letter is crucial as it is a prerequisite for applying for a visa. Therefore, it is of utmost importance that you promptly provide us with all the requested evidence to avoid any delays in the process.
If you are coming to the UK to study for more than six months, it is likely you will need to apply for a student visa. A student visa will also allow you to undertake work as part of your studies.
Students from the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland: If you are not already a resident in the UK or do not have settled/pre-settled status, you will need a student visa to enter the UK for studies lasting longer than six months.
Students from non-European Union (EU) countries: All non-EU nationals must have a student visa to enter the country before travelling to the UK, if coming for a course lasting more than six months.
The UK operates a points-based immigration system. In order to be granted a student visa, you must pass a points-based assessment and score 70 points. The points are broken down like this:
You must have a valid Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) and meet the following:
> course requirement
> approved qualification requirement
> level of study requirement
> place of study requirement
50 points
English language requirement
10 points
You must have enough money to cover course fees and monthly living costs (also known as maintenance or funds)
10 points
Once you receive your Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) letter, you can apply for your visa application. You will need to apply within the three-months before the start of your course. Please note that visa applications typically require 15 working days for consideration (and may take longer for UKVI), so it is crucial to allocate sufficient time for the process. Be sure to plan accordingly and give yourself enough time.
Applying for a visa can be an overwhelming prospect, but we are here to guide you through every step of the process.
You can apply for a student visa to study in the UK once you have received your CAS letter and you have prepared your supporting documents.
Read the latest government information > on the fees you can expect to pay.
The earliest you can apply for a visa is 6 months before you start your course. You’ll usually get a decision on your visa within 3 weeks.
You may need to pay a fee towards the cost of healthcare in the UK as part of your immigration application. Once you have paid this, you will be able to use the National Health Service (NHS), which provides medical care in the UK.
Read the latest government information > on the IHS fee you can expect to pay.
To apply for a student visa within the UK, you must not have, or have last been, granted permission as a:
> visitor
> short-term student
> parent of a child student
> seasonal worker
> domestic worker in a private household; or outside the immigration rules.
If you have current leave that allows you to apply from within the UK, this can only be done if there are less than 28 days between your current leave expiring and your course beginning. If you have a current Tier 4 (general) or Student visa and you have not successfully completed the course it was given for, you will not be able to apply within the UK.
If you need a new visa to complete a course you have already started with the ICMT, you will not be able to apply from within the UK unless:
> your visa extension is to undertake a work placement; or
> you need to extend due to resits/retakes and your visa has not been reported to the Home Office due to a gap in your studies.
Once you’ve applied, you can stay in the UK until you’ve been given a decision, as long as you applied before your last visa expired. If your previous leave was under a Tier 4 or Student visa, you will be allowed to enrol onto your new course before your previous visa expires. You will need evidence that you have applied for a new Student visa with a CAS from the ICMT.
Read the latest government information > on the fees you can expect to pay.
The earliest you can apply is 3 months before your course starts. You must apply before your current visa expires. Your new course must begin within 28 days of your current visa expiring. You’ll usually get a decision within 8 weeks.
You may need to pay a fee towards the cost of healthcare in the UK as part of your immigration application. Once you have paid this, you will be able to use the National Health Service (NHS), which provides medical care in the UK.
Read the latest government information > on the IHS fee you can expect to pay.
Where English is not your first language, in order to obtain a student visa, you are required to demonstrate that you have the correct level of English language competency to study in the UK. A minimum SELTS score of 6.0 or equivalent, with no component less than 5.5, which is required for those for whom English is not their first language.
Choose from the following providers:
Scroll down and choose 'PTE Academic'. Then choose your location and a preferred date.
Select UKVI level B2 from the dropdown menu, and then click continue to select your country and closest city.
Select the country and city nearest to where you are located and ensure that the box UKVI approved is ticked.
Select he country you are located in and select the city that is closest to you. You will then be able to see the next available exam dates or select a preferred date.
