Visiting Students

This is a guide for students who intend to apply to become a visiting student to the Faculty.

The Faculty of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies admits a small number of applicants who wish to undertake a period of one term of full-time research in Cambridge as a Visiting Student, but who do not intend to become candidates for any Cambridge qualification. As a Visiting Student, you will be entitled to:

  • A Cambridge University email address for the limited visiting period.

  • Limited access to University computing facilities.

  • Use of the Faculty Library and an introduction to the University Library to secure borrowing rights.

  • Attend lectures/workshops and seminars as agreed.

The Faculty assumes that student Visitors come to Cambridge to pursue their independent research and therefore does not provide or arrange academic supervision; however, it may be possible to attend lectures, seminars or workshops with the consent of the respective teacher(s). Places will be awarded on a very competitive basis and preference will be given to applicants whose work falls within the research expertise of Faculty members.

Fees: the fee for Student Visitors is 250.00 GBP for a period of one term. Incomplete applications will not be processed. You will be notified in writing as soon as possible after receipt of the application.

An invitation to become a visiting Student is given on the understanding that the Student Visitor will be entirely self-funded (in accordance with Immigration policy). An invitation to become a Visiting Student also does not confer membership of any College, and the Faculty cannot provide accommodation.

It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that compliance with UK immigration/visa requirements is met.

Applications

Applicants should complete and return the application form and include:

  • One written reference (briefly recommending your application and confirming your status at your home University).

  • A full C.V

  • Details of what funds will be used to ensure you are self-funding.

Please send all documentation to:

Graduate Programmes Administrator
Faculty of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies
University of Cambridge
Sidgwick Avenue
Cambridge, CB3 9DA
United Kingdom.

Prospective students from non-EU countries

UK immigration regulations are stringent, and you must read all of the information relating to visiting students on the website of the University’s Points Based Immigration Office. The University would be pleased to sponsor you as a visiting student, under Tier 4.

Your application will be assessed by the relevant Department, and if approved you will be sent a letter of invitation. After that the Faculty will need to apply for a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) for you, so will request specific details from you such as copies of passport, and details of the dates you intend to travel to and from Cambridge.

It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that compliance with UK immigration/visa requirements is met.

During your time in Cambridge you will need to meet the official contact requirements ie 10 contacts during your stay. You must ensure that any academic who has agreed to be responsible for you is willing to undertake these contacts and the proper recording of them.