How to Get Your Student Status Letter
How to Get Your Student Status Letter
What a student status letter is, why you need it, and how to request one from your university.
Last reviewed: May 2026
What this is
A practical guide to requesting and using official student status letters from your UK university.
Why it matters
A student status letter (sometimes called an enrolment letter, confirmation of student status letter, or university letter) is your official proof that you are a full-time student in the UK. Banks, letting agents, the council, and visa applications all commonly require this. Getting several copies early means you are not rushing to get one before a deadline.
What to prepare
- •Your student ID number
- •The specific purpose of the letter (some banks and agencies have specific wording requirements)
- •The address or organisation the letter should be addressed to
Steps to take
- 1Check your university student portal — some universities allow you to download a student status letter automatically.
- 2If not available online: email or visit your university's student services, registry, or international student support team.
- 3Specify the exact purpose of the letter — some agencies require specific wording.
- 4Request 2–3 copies at once so you have spares.
- 5Most universities issue these within 3–5 working days. Some charge a small fee.
- 6Check the letter carefully before using it — make sure your name, course, and dates are correct.
Common mistakes to avoid
- ✗Requesting one copy at a time — always request at least three.
- ✗Not specifying the purpose — some banks and councils need the letter addressed to them specifically.
Official sources
Your university's official website is the only source of truth for how to request a student status letter.
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Disclaimer
Beginly provides general administrative guidance. Check with your university for their specific student status letter process.