Beginning Wednesday, July 1 at 8:30 a.m. Central Time, you will not be able to log in or create an account while we transition to our new student portal. Access is expected to be restored by the end of the day on Monday, July 6.

If you have started any forms in your MyIESabroad student portal, please complete and submit them by end of day Tuesday, June 30. Submitted forms will carry over automatically. Any forms that are started but not submitted by June 30 will not transfer—but don't worry, you'll still have access to the same forms in the new portal on July 6.

For more details, please review our student system upgrade information. Want a heads-up when the new portal is live? Fill out our interest form. Thank you for your patience during this transition. We're excited to welcome you into the new portal and continue supporting you every step of the way.

Do You Need a Student Visa for the UK?

Depending on your IES Abroad program and citizenship, you may need a student visa to study abroad in England. Determine if you need a UK visa by answering the questions below.

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As non-U.S. citizen, please refer to the UK government website to determine whether your need a visa and what the application process will look like for you.

Contact your IES Abroad Advisor with further questions.

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Lucky you! You will not need a visa to enter the UK. Instead, you'll scan your passport at the airport once you arrive in the UK.  

Learn more in your MyIESabroad account.

Depending on the length and nature of your Customized & Faculty-Led Program, you may need a student visa.

Learn more in your MyIESabroad account.
You will need to apply for a BUNAC sponsorship and a Tier 5 visa.

Detailed instructions on how to apply for your sponsorship and visa are available in your MyIESabroad account once you have been accepted to your program. In the meantime, get an idea of what to expect when applying for a BUNAC sponsorship and Tier 5 visa.
Lucky you! You will not need a visa to enter the UK. Instead, you will need to bring a few documents to receive a short-term student stamp once you arrive in the UK. 

Learn more in your MyIESabroad account.

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You will need to apply for a Student Visa.

Detailed instructions on how to apply for your visa are available in your MyIESabroad account once you have been accepted to your program. In the meantime, get an idea of what to expect when applying for a Student Visa.
Lucky you! You will not need a visa to enter the UK. Instead, you will need to bring a few documents to receive a short-term student stamp once you arrive in the UK.

Learn more in your MyIESabroad account.