Most international students need a Student visa to study in the UK. You will need a Confirmation of Acceptance for Study (CAS) from us to make a Student visa application. We will be able to issue your CAS when you have accepted your unconditional offer and paid your deposit. Your CAS will be issued when you have fulfilled the conditions of your offer. The CAS will be sent to you by email - please ensure that the email address that the University holds for you is correct. You can use the CAS to make your Student Visa application no earlier than six months before your course starts. Your Student Visa must show the Newcastle University Sponsor Licence Number CKTK52NU0 in order to register at Newcastle University.