Inbound FAQs

If you're interested in applying for our study abroad and exchange programme, you should first contact your home institution. Your academic advisor or the international office at your home university will be able to confirm your eligibility to study abroad. Also, they will confirm if you must apply internally before you can be nominated to apply to Regent’s. If you are currently studying at one of Regent’s partner universities, you will first need to be nominated by your home university; once your nomination is approved by Regent’s, you will then receive instructions on how to apply directly from our office.  

If you are applying as an independent free-mover and not studying at one of our partner institutions please email us at studyabroad@regents.ac.uk noting which institution you are currently studying at and which term you would like to apply for. 

See more information on the study abroad applications process.  

You can check our list of partner institutions. Alternatively, please check with the international office at your home institution. They should be your first point of contact to start the application process. 

Yes, you can. If you are currently studying at a higher education institution outside of Regent's partnership network or if you are have completed your high school studies and want to join Regent’s during your gap year, you can come to us as an independent study abroad student or so-called free-mover. Please contact the Inbound Team and specify which institution you are currently studying at, your level of study and which term you would like to apply for so we can give you as much information as possible. 

We usually open applications at least 4 months prior to the start of each programme.  

For study abroad students, the application deadline for the Autumn Term is 30 April and for the Spring Term is 15 October. 

The application deadline for the 6-week Summer programme is 15 February and for the Study Abroad Summer programme including Fashion with Internship is 20 January. 

Please note that the above deadlines are subject to change.  

No, there is no application fee to apply for our study abroad and exchange programme. 

Please contact your home university or your agent to request the cost of your programme. Discounts may apply for students applying via our partnership network.   

Tuition fees will not apply for students applying via the Exchange/Erasmus programme. 

If you are not studying at one of our partner institutions and want to apply as an independent free-mover please email us at studyabroad@regents.ac.uk noting which institution you are currently studying at, your level of study and which term you would like to apply for. We will send you all the relevant information about our programme, including tuition fees. 

Yes, if you are applying for our fee-paying programme and you are paying Regent’s directly, you will be required to pay a deposit at the time of acceptance in order to secure your place. 

If your home university is paying on your behalf, we will liaise directly with your home university to arrange this. 

No deposit applies for students coming via the exchange programme. 

Regent’s University London offers excellent and well-rounded degree programmes, and the vast majority of the courses taught are open to visiting students. 

You will be able to choose from our main faculties: Business & Management, Fashion & Design, Film, Media & Performance, Liberal Arts & Humanities, Psychotherapy & Psychology, Languages. 

See available study abroad modules. 

Explore the modules you can choose. The module outlines are found via a hyperlink beneath each section within the PDFs linked.  

Credits for modules are given in CATS and ECTS.  

CATS is the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme used by UK Universities.  

The ECTS grading scale is a grading system defined in the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) framework by the European Commission.  

Your transcript will show both grading systems alongside the mark awarded for each module.  

It is your responsibility to check with your home university how your credits will transfer to your home degree. 

Term dates vary according to your level of study (undergraduate or postgraduate) and the chosen subject area. View academic calendars. 

Every student has a different budget and their expenses depend on personal circumstances and lifestyle. The perceived cost of living and studying in London is a concern for many students. However, it is possible to live affordably in the capital by taking advantage of reduced-price services and facilities on campus and beyond. This includes student discounts and concessions in shops, restaurants and bars, and by avoiding touristy areas of the city.

For more information on how to obtain discounts once enrolled as a Regent’s study abroad student, please contact the Student Hub.

We offer pre-sessional English language courses. These are ideal if you would like to improve your English in preparation for your time at Regent’s. During the term, you can also make use of credit bearing support classes available to all students.

Yes, our Student Services team can help you with anything you’re worried about. Staff in the Future Students & Partnership Office have studied abroad themselves and can talk to you about your concerns too. Please let us know how we can help by emailing studyabroad@regents.ac.uk.  

Regent’s offers on-campus accommodation in Reid Hall. 

Our Accommodation Office can also assist you with finding a place off campus. For more information, please contact them at accommodation@regents.ac.uk.

You will receive an offer letter within 4 weeks of submitting your application, provided all documents have been received by the deadline. To accept your unconditional offer, you must check that all information is correct, read and accept the Terms and Conditions in the Study Abroad and Exchange Privacy notice and agreeing to comply with the University’s Academic Regulations.  

If your tuition fee is not covered by your home university and you are paying us directly, you will also be required to pay a non-refundable deposit at the time of acceptance. 

Please note that your offer letter cannot be used for immigration purposes and you must accept the offer in order to receive your official acceptance letter. You can use this acceptance letter to apply for a short-term visa or to show at the UK border to obtain a short-term visa stamp in your passport. 

EU/EEA nationals do not currently require a visa to study in the UK. For more information regarding Brexit, please see our EU & EEA Students immigration guidance link and the Brexit website.  

Rules and regulations set by the UK Government change regularly and it is important that you check these. It is your responsibility to ensure that you comply with these regulations before entering the UK. You must also inform yourself about the rules if you wish to travel further afield than the UK.  

You can check what type of visa you need at the UK government website. Check if you need a UK visa.  

Non-EU nationals studying for 1 term (less than 6 months): 

If the ‘Check if you need a UK visa’ website has instructed you that ‘you do not need a visa to come to the UK’ this means that you won’t need to apply for a visa in advance; however, if you are coming to the UK to study for less than 6 months and are from a non-European country, you need to make sure you are seen by a UK Border Force Officer when you arrive in the UK in order to obtain a Short-term stamp in your passport. In order to obtain the correct stamp, you will need to provide the Border Force Officer with a copy of your acceptance letter from Regent’s University London.  

Important information: If your nationality allows you to go through the eGates, but your passport is from a non-European country, DO NOT use the eGates on arrival otherwise you won’t receive a stamp on your passport. 

You should be aware when booking your flights, it is important that you DO NOT arrive to London via the Republic of Ireland.  

We recommend checking out this video for more information.  

In order to apply for a Student visa you will need a CAS number. Regent’s Immigration Team can only issue a CAS numbers to students staying for more than 6 months. 

A copy of your provisional timetable will be sent to the home institution or agent approximately two weeks before the start of classes. Your home university should review your provisional timetable and ensure that all modules have been approved and can transfer back to your degree. If changes are necessary, your home university will contact us to make the necessary amendments; if no changes are required, your home university will forward you a copy for your review. 

If you are an independent free-mover, the timetable will be sent directly to you. It is your responsibility to speak with your home university to ensure the modules you are enrolled in are approved. 

Please note that timetables are provisional until week 2 of term. You will be able to see your timetable online after completing your induction activities.   

Timetable changes may be possible and will be considered on a case-by-case basis. All timetable change requests must be requested by your home institution and must be supported by a valid academic reason. 

Although we don’t ask for proof of insurance to issue your acceptance letter, we do recommend you are properly insured anytime you travel or study abroad. Enquire with your home institution’s study abroad office about options for healthcare before you travel to the UK. If you have private health insurance, call them to make sure you are covered while abroad – you may have to purchase an additional policy to cover you while you're out of the country.  

If you do not have private health insurance, please ensure that you take out private health, and ensure this provides more than just emergency cover.  

Note: Although you can be seen by Regent’s approved off-campus doctor, you must have enough cover during your time abroad. If you regularly take medication, make sure you bring enough for your stay as the doctor cannot prescribe refills for you. Medications are different from country to country and may not be prescribed in the UK.

Regent’s offers on-campus and off-campus accommodation. For more information on these options, please visit our accommodation page.  

Regent’s also helps students find rooms in off-campus housing or with private landlords and homestays. All queries and applications should go to the Accommodation office.  

The easiest and cheapest way to get around London is by using an Oyster Card.

You can purchase an Oyster Card at any station or you can order one online to be delivered to you (purchase and delivery charges apply). Before you return home, you can hand it back in to reclaim your deposit. Oyster Cards work on a 'pay as you go' basis, but you may also purchase a daily, weekly or monthly travel plan.  

If you travel more frequently and across different zones, it may be worth getting a Student Oyster Card which gives you discounts on your travel. Before applying for your 18+ Oyster photo card, ensure that this will be the cheapest option for you, and check the eligibility criteria carefully. For example, you must be enrolled on a full-time course made up of at least 15 tuition-led and/or structured learning hours a week (with attendance at scheduled classes being Monday to Friday only and not including evening classes) over a minimum of 14 weeks on the same course.  

For any questions regarding applying for a Student Oyster Card, please contact the Student Hub for additional assistance.  

Yes, you do. You will receive an email asking you to complete your enrolment online approximately 4 weeks prior to your arrival. If you do not complete this, it will delay your participation in Induction and Orientation activities.  

Yes, Regent’s University London and the Regent’s Student Union schedules and holds various activities throughout the term. 

Please also follow Regent’s Student Union Instagram profile and Regent’s Student Union webpage for information on other activities. 

Yes, the Induction week is compulsory to attend. During this week you will get your passport and visa checked to ensure you can fully register to study with us; you will also receive training on Regent’s IT portal and online learning environment.  

We will also give you important academic information you will need while studying here, as well as general tips about London and adapting to a new culture. 

There will be many activities organised by the Student Union and Student services team to make your time here as enjoyable as possible and to give you the opportunity to meet and mingle with other students. 

Most incoming exchange and study abroad students will need to have an arrival and departure certificate, and a learning agreement signed by Regent’s.  

If you have a document that requires our signature and university stamp, please drop this off to the Student Hub by 12 pm each Friday. We will return a signed copy on the following Tuesday for you to collect at the Student Hub.  

If you don’t need a hard copy, you can send your certificate to studyabroad@regents.ac.uk and we will return a scanned signed copy within working 48 hours. 

Please note that learning agreements can only be signed two weeks after the start of term, once all timetables have been finalised. 

Departure certificates can only be signed upon completion of your time at Regent’s. 

You may use your official acceptance letter as a student status letter. You can also request a Student Status Letter from the Student Hub (located on the Acland Ground floor) in person or by creating a Student Hub online account and send the request in electronically after you have fully registered with us/started your term. 

Attendance is compulsory and a minimum overall attendance of 75% is required. 

Classes can be scheduled any time during the core teaching week (Monday to Friday, 9 am to 7 pm). Students are expected to attend all their modules activities on their assigned days and times. 

Attendance is compulsory and is monitored closely with an electronic ‘tap-in’ recording system. This enables us to ensure students are fully engaged with their academic activities and identify those who may need guidance and support. 

More information on Regent’s Attendance and Engagement policy can be found here.

Classes will take place in Regent’s University London’s main campus inside the beautiful Regent’s Park.  

For more detailed information about our locations, read how to find us. 

Students are assessed through group work, class participation, presentation and/or final exams depending on each individual module. You can review this information in the module outline found within the module availability guides. Additionally, you will be given more information on the module assessment on your first day of class and more details can also be found in Blackboard (Regent’s online virtual learning platform). 

Provisional grades will be published on e:vision (Regent’s student portal) after all exams have been completed. 

Official grades will be published after all exam boards and marks are confirmed; this is roughly 2 months after the end of the exams period.  

Official transcripts will then be issued and sent as follows: 

• If you are from one of Regent’s Partnership Network institutions 2 hard copies will be sent to your home institution 
• If you have applied as a free-mover, 2 hard copies will be sent to your home address or Agent 

Departure certificates can be signed upon completion of your time at Regent’s. 

If you have a document that requires our signature and university stamp, please drop this off to the Student Hub by 12 pm each Friday. We will return a signed copy on the following Tuesday for you to collect at the Student Hub.  

If you don’t need a hard copy, you can send your certificate to studyabroad@regents.ac.uk and we will return a scanned signed copy within working 48 hours.