Pre-sessional programmes

Find out more about preparing to join us at Cardiff University, including information about visas, medical requirements and finances.

Find out how to enrol online.

If you are already in the UK, you must have the correct visa to enrol at Cardiff University. It is very important that you make sure you have a Student visa that is for Cardiff University. If you are already in the UK, or have already had a Student visa for a different institution, please contact us immediately: elt@cardiff.ac.uk

It is essential that you tell us of any changes to your correspondence and email address, so we can keep you updated about your course. If you need to update your contact details, please email us at elt@cardiff.ac.uk.

On-campus Pre-sessional Programme students are eligible to apply for a place in University accommodation. You should have received an email with information about how to apply. Please note that rooms are allocated on a first come, first served basis so you must apply as soon as possible.

If you'd like to live in private accommodation, please make sure you arrive in Cardiff early to allow yourself enough time to look for – and move into – a suitable flat or house. It'll be a lot easier to do this before your course has started.

For more information about private accommodation, please email residences@cardiff.ac.uk.

If you'll be arriving into Cardiff Airport or Bristol Airport, please read our guidance on travelling to Cardiff.