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 have applied before 1 July 2025, you will receive a decision on your application before the start of your studies in autumn 2025.
If you have not applied by 1 July, we still aim to process your application before the start of your studies.
This information was last updated on
24 April 2025
. It will be updated again on
22 May 2025
.