Taught Students Taking a Leave of Absence (LOA)
A leave of absence is a temporary suspension of studies most commonly taken until the next academic year.
If you take a leave of absence you can expect the University will have to withdraw sponsorship of your visa which can then lead to UKVI shortening (known as ‘cancelling’) your remaining visa to at least 60 days remaining. For further information on visa cancellation, see webpage linked below.
If you take this option, you will be advised to leave the UK and prior to returning you will need to request a new CAS online to apply for new visa permission to resume studies in the UK. You should not try to travel back using your old visa permission/BRP even if you have not received any information from UKVI about the cancellation of your visa.
Last Updated: 30th November 2022