International Student

Course Selection

Carefully choose the course which is right for you. If you require assistance please contact the Admissions Office. Most overseas students will choose an Academic course track in Business or Computing which are for paths to further study leading to British or international bachelors or masters degree.

Complete an Enrolment Form

After choosing your course you can complete our Admission Form which can be downloaded from here and emailed, faxed or posted to us. Please take care to write the correct start dates, course name and code.

Await a Conditional Offer

The College will acknowledge the receipt of your application within 7 days (faster if you supply an email address). If your application is successful you will be sent by post a conditional offer of a place on your chosen course along with other documentation including a guide to expenses (these costs are only an indication of living expenses) and total cost of tuition fees.

The offer is proof that you meet the entry requirements and is conditional subject to the receipt of your tuition fees.

Provide Supporting Documentation

DTK College requires the following additional documentation to process your application for admission:

  • a signed enrolment form
  • one passport size photograph
  • Photocopies of educational qualifications – diploma, degree, and College or school results.
  • If you are applying as a mature student with no previous academic qualifications please provide your CV/ Resume and employers references.
  • The course tuition fees of £1000 for for certification courses. Please note that students of some foreign nationals are required to pay the course fees in full to obtain entry clearance.

Pay Tuition Fees / Await Confirmed Offer

Payment of fees from outside the UK is easiest by either:

  • Banker’s Draft (also known as a Bank Cheque or Demand Draft) made payable to the ‘DTK’ and sent along with the above documents by courier or registered mail.
  • Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) payment to the College account ensuring that you quote your Student Number on the payment.

Once your supporting documentation and tuition fees have been received your application status becomes confirmed and you will be sent an ‘Acceptance Letter’ and are ready to apply for a UK student visa.

Obtain Entry Clearance or Visa at Port of Entry*

Some overseas students are required to obtain ‘Entry Clearance’ from the British High Commission or British Embassy in their home country.

(For more information about obtaining a student visa and entry clearance, please contact the Admission Office).

Once you have obtained a student visa you are ready to make travel and accommodation arrangements.
(*depends on nationality)

Reserve Accommodation

DTK College can arrange accommodation for you. You must first request an accommodation application form, complete, sign and return it to the Accommodation Office.

Enter the UK

UK immigration officials at passport control in your UK port of entry will ask to see your Acceptance Letter confirming your place on a course and that fees have been paid. They may also ask for evidence of living expenses for approximately 3 months. The student must be able to satisfy immigration that their financial status is sufficient cover both the tuition fees and living expenses for the period of stay in the UK.