How to Apply & Admissions

 

Applying to the University of Bolton is simple, and we are here to help you every step of the way.
For your application to be successful you will need to meet the entry requirements for your chosen course. General entry requirements can be found here.

In order to process your application as quickly as possible please ensure that all required sections are completed and requested documents (qualifications, references, immigration documents) are enclosed or attached.

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International applicants can apply for full-time foundation, Undergraduate and Postgraduate courses via a University of Bolton representative or agent in your country. Please visit our international applicant’s webpages for their contact details or email us on international@bolton.ac.uk.

To apply directly to the University of Bolton for Undergraduate and Postgraduate taught courses, you can find our online application form in the ‘How to Apply’ section of your chosen course. To search for the programme you wish to study, you can use our course search function or follow the links to schools and courses via our main website.

For advice and help prior to arriving in the UK please visit the pre-arrival webpages for international applicants. You can also contact the International Team on +44 (0)1204 903 110 or email international@bolton.ac.uk.

For further information about living and studying in the UK please contact your local British Council Office, please visit the British Council website for details.

For applicants that wish to be considered for a Postgraduate research programme, application instructions are available through our Research and Graduate School, please see the ‘PGR: How to Apply’ section for further information. You will need to submit a downloadable application form to the relevant Research Coordinator.  

Applying via one of our referral partners

We recommend that international students use the services of one of our representatives. They work hard on behalf of our students to make the entire admissions process easier. Please visit the relevant country listing to find out if there is a University of Bolton representative where you live. If we do have an in-country agent then we strongly encourage applicants to consider their services. 

We can also offer guidance if needed, please email international@bolton.ac.uk for further information.

Our representatives are able to:

  • Check your application is completed correctly
  • Check you have provided the right documents
  • Send your application to us
  • Contact the University on your behalf, saving you both money and valuable time
  • Take receipt of your offer letter or CAS and pass it onto you
  • Advise you of the next steps to take, such as paying your deposit directly to us (under no circumstances should you pay anybody else your deposit)

Our representatives offer detailed visa counselling (please note there may be a small charge for this service). 

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