The University of Sheffield
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Aid to Full Entitlement

UK Border Agency visa regulations indicate that additional entry clearance for students on a Tier 4 General Student visa will be granted for the periods shown below:

Type of Course Period of entry Clearance to be granted before the course starts Period of entry clearance to be granted after the course ends
12 months or more 1 month 4 months
6 months or more but less than 12 months 1 month 2 months
Pre-sessional course of less than 6 months 1 month 1 month
Course of less than 6 months that is not a pre-sessional course 7 days 7 days
Postgraduate doctor or dentist 1 month 1 month

This information is correct at the time of publication.
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