🚨 Breaking News for September 2025 Applicants
If you’re planning to study in the UK and have applied to Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU), here’s an important update:
GCU has temporarily paused issuing Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) to new international applicants for the September 2025 intake.
In this blog, we’ll cover:
- What this update means for students
- Who is affected
- Alternative universities you can apply to
- What to do if you already received an offer from GCU
❓ What is a CAS Letter and Why Is It Important?
The CAS (Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies) is a mandatory document issued by UK universities that allows international students to apply for a Tier 4 (Student) visa.
Without a valid CAS, you cannot proceed with your visa application.
📢 Why Is GCU Not Issuing CAS Currently?
While the university has not officially disclosed full reasons, some common causes for such a pause include:
- Over-enrollment of international students
- Internal processing delays
- Compliance or policy review
- UKVI (UK Visas and Immigration) recommendations or quotas
🔒 Note: This pause may be temporary, but timelines are uncertain. Always check directly with the university or your education consultant for updates.
👥 Who Is Affected?
- New international students applying for September 2025 intake
- Students with a conditional or unconditional offer, but who have not yet received a CAS
- Students who were planning to pay the deposit soon
If you’ve already received a CAS, this update may not impact you. However, we advise confirming with the university.
✅ What Are Your Options Now?
If you planned to study at GCU but haven’t received a CAS yet, here are some next steps:
🔄 1. Switch to an Alternative UK University
Many UK universities are still accepting applications for September 2025 and are issuing CAS quickly.
Affordable Alternatives to GCU:
- University of the West of Scotland (UWS)
- Teesside University
- University of Bedfordshire
- University of Suffolk
- London South Bank University (LSBU)
💬 2. Contact GCU Admissions Directly
Ask:
- If there is a waitlist or tentative CAS issue date
- If deferral to January 2026 is possible
📝 3. Start a Fresh Application
Don’t delay. Apply to backup universities to secure your spot and begin the visa process without disruption.
💡 Pro Tip for Students
Always keep 2-3 backup universities during your application process. Delays like these are common in peak seasons, and switching early saves both time and stress.
📞 Need Help or Free Guidance?
Our expert counselors are helping students daily to:
- Switch from GCU to similar universities
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- Secure CAS within 2 weeks
- Complete visa applications hassle-free
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