Changes to your studies may affect your visa
Updated on: 29 May 2024
Learn what changes in your studies can impact your current visa, and who to contact before making any changes.
Any of the following changes can harm your visa:
- change of programme or course
- leave of absence
- mode of attendance
- change of location
- withdrawal
- extensions.
Learn more about change of circumstances.
Before requesting any changes to your studies, you should email the University’s Registry team to discuss your plans and get advice:
- reg-support-pgr@st-andrews.ac.uk, if you are a postgraduate research student
- reg-support@st-andrews.ac.uk, if you are an undergraduate or postgraduate taught student.