In order to tell you how long you have to wait for an answer to your application for a study permit, we ask you to answer two questions.
The information on this page is personalised for
What type of application have you submitted?:
first time application (do not already have a study permit)
What type of study permit have you applied for?:
university college or university
Information for students who are going to study at a university or university college
If you applied before 1 November 2026, you will receive a decision on your application before the start of your studies in spring 2027.
Even if you did not apply by 1 November, we will work to process your application before the start of your studies.
This information was last updated on
29 October 2026
. It will be updated again on
26 November 2026
.