What specific documents should I bring when visiting a university office in the UK or Australia?
For the UK, bring your passport, BRP or eVisa share code, CAS letter, original academic certificates and English test proof. For Australia, bring your passport, visa grant notice, electronic Confirmation of Enrolment and OSHC proof. Both countries also want certified translations of non-English documents and payment receipts for your fees.
You need original physical documents for your Right to Study check at either university, and the exact list differs slightly by country. Below is what to pack for the UK and Australia, along with a few extras worth carrying regardless of destination.
Document Checklist by Country
| United Kingdom | Australia |
|---|---|
| Valid passport, with entry vignette if applying from outside the UK | Valid passport as your primary identity document |
| Biometric Residence Permit or eVisa share code | Printed Subclass 500 student visa grant notice |
| Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) letter | Electronic Confirmation of Enrolment (eCoE) |
| Original academic certificates or transcripts listed as CAS conditions | Original or attested academic transcripts used during admission |
| English test certificate, if specified in your offer, plus a TB test certificate if required | Proof of active Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) |
Extras Worth Carrying Either Way
- Certified English translations for any certificate or financial record not originally in English.
- Proof of your deposit or initial tuition payment, in case your payment status has not yet updated on the university portal.
- Photocopies of every document, kept separately from the originals, in case anything goes missing during your appointment.
My Advice
Scan and email yourself a backup copy of every document before you travel, since a lost original at this stage can delay your enrolment by weeks. If you are visiting for final enrolment versus a visa issue versus a student ID pickup, check your university's specific appointment checklist first, since the exact requirement can vary by purpose.
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