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International students

WBS welcomes people from outside the UK on all its degree programmes. Warwick has a large international population, mixing and learning with British students. You can get an idea of the breadth and diversity of our global community by exploring our interactive map based on current student data. Zoom in (+/-) and click on the red markers to see how many students come from each of the 106 countries shown.

Please note that map locations are accurate to country only.

Choosing a university is difficult enough. It is even harder when you have to consider all the extra decisions involved in studying abroad. The University of Warwick International Office can help you with those decisions, and advise on issues like accommodation, funding, visas and immigration. Warwick representatives are available in many countries at various times of the year. Check the Warwick representatives web page for details.

Visas & immigration

One area which often worries applicants is whether they will be able to get a visa to enter the UK. British diplomatic offices in all countries scrutinise visa applications carefully to ensure that immigration rules are strictly adhered to - this can mean applications taking longer than prospective students might anticipate. Early application is recommended. Most overseas applicants to the University of Warwick who provide enough information early enough are provided with visas and are able to take up a place on their chosen course.

The University has pages on its site about points-based visas for students from outside Europe.

Language proficiency

To ensure full benefit from our programmes and effective integration, we expect all applicants whose first language is not English to show they can understand and express themselves in both written and spoken English to a high standard.

We usually expect to see test results from the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) or Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) to the following standards:

Degree	IELTS	TOEFL (paper-based)	TOEFL (computer-based)
MSc Management Science & Operational Research	7.5	630	267
MSc Management	7.5	630	267
MSc Marketing & Strategy	8.0	670	293
All other WBS degrees	7.0	620	260