benugo:
Hello Colleagues,
I was recently offered a Global Challenges PhD scholarship in Civil Engineering at University of Birmingham (full tuition fee waved, monthly maintenance grant + bench allowance provided). However no mention of accommodation in the offer.

Offer was accepted yesterday; registration ends 31 July while programme commences September this year (barely 2 months from now).

What are my chances of beating this deadline (VISA, documentation, etc)? I sincerely have no travel experience and will appreciate your direction.

Regards.

prettydamsel90:


Bro, na wa oh.....am facing the same issue.....was patiently waiting for my 28 days to finish on July 4, but oanda rate just exploded this weekend, tot it wud drop a lil today but it hasn't..let's see ow d rest of d week ll go....

My agent told me DAT, dey use d oanda rate for d day u send in ur application to calculate for u.....so wat u do is to wait for d exchange rate to drop a lil b4 u submit ur application, ....be sure to print out d oanda rate for d day u are applying and attach to ur application...dere is another option sha buh .....let's try this for now....goodluck.....re u going to apply in lag?

kayluv21:
Urgent please!!!!!!!

Hello house, please help me on these inquiries:

1. I made the last deposit, to complete the required amount for my visa, on 2nd June. And intend to print the statement of account on 3rd July since the 28th day is on a weekend.
Question: Is printing account statement from 3rd June-3rd July OK? Since it will not include the last deposit, is that fine please?

2. Unfortunately, the Oando rate has got really bad in the last two days which has now taken the naira equivalent of the required fund above what I have in the account. Tomorrow is the day I initially intend to print account statement and submit my application.
Question: Based on the latest development of rate fluctuation, please what can I do? Should I wait till the rate improves again (hopefully tomorrow) and then count 28 days backwards from that day. E.g. if it improves on Wed. 5th July for example, can I print my statement from 7th June - 5th July? This will still not include last deposit!

3. According to the statement, "the money in the account must not fall below required amount for a day over the 28 days period", based on this fluctuation, hope I have not violated this rule. Because, based on today's rate, it has fallen below (though 28th day is Friday 30th June)

Please I need all the gurus in the house to help me look into these issues and guide me as applicable........@Justwise and everyone in charge.
Thanks

udemski:
I can promise you that the rate will drop hopefully tomorrow or next. try and start your application process once the rate drop just rush and submit and also print the oanda rate. i wish you Good luck

bennyjiks:


Yay!!! the rate is down now. You can print and apply

prettydamsel90:


Bro, na wa oh.....am facing the same issue.....was patiently waiting for my 28 days to finish on July 4, but oanda rate just exploded this weekend, tot it wud drop a lil today but it hasn't..let's see ow d rest of d week ll go....

My agent told me DAT, dey use d oanda rate for d day u send in ur application to calculate for u.....so wat u do is to wait for d exchange rate to drop a lil b4 u submit ur application, ....be sure to print out d oanda rate for d day u are applying and attach to ur application...dere is another option sha buh .....let's try this for now....goodluck.....re u going to apply in lag?

bennyjiks:


Please what's the other option?

benugo:
Hello Colleagues,
I was recently offered a Global Challenges PhD scholarship in Civil Engineering at University of Birmingham (full tuition fee waved, monthly maintenance grant + bench allowance provided). However no mention of accommodation in the offer.

Offer was accepted yesterday; registration ends 31 July while programme commences September this year (barely 2 months from now).

What are my chances of beating this deadline (VISA, documentation, etc)? Can above info. be scrutinized please, I sincerely have no travel experience whatsoever.

Regards.

benugo:
Hello Colleagues,
I was recently offered a Global Challenges PhD scholarship (CONGRATULATIONS MATE) in Civil Engineering at University of Birmingham (full tuition fee waved, monthly maintenance grant + bench allowance provided). However no mention of accommodation in the offer. : MONTHLY MAINTENANCE GRANT SHOULD COVER ACCOMODATION.

Offer was accepted yesterday; registration ends 31 July while programme commences September this year (barely 2 months from now).

What are my chances of beating this deadline (VISA, documentation, etc)? Can above info. be scrutinized please, I sincerely have no travel experience whatsoever. (YOU CAN DEFINITELY MAKE IT IF YOU HAVE ALL THE REQUIRED ITEMS: AWARD LETTER CLEARLY SPELLED OUT, TB TEST, ADMISION LETTER, CAS.

Regards.

Question1:


I guess the other option will work if you haven't completed your fees

Have you?

udemski:
i can gladly say the oanda rate have drop and it will soon drop by God Grace

udemski:
Good day,

i want to ask if any body have paid tuition fee recently and at what rate and which bank.


thanks in anticipation as am waiting for a favorable response

Mzstephh:
Nawaaa o, been waiting since the 15th of June and today makes it the 15th working day. I'm really worried.

Tier 4 Student visa
Application paid for on the 9th of June
Interview and biometrics 14th
Received by ukvi 15th
Received in Sheffied 27th

And that is it , it's the 5th of July now making it 15 working days. Did anyone experience a longer waiting period too? This suspense though!

nomad26:
My sister is also waiting, she did biometrics 5th of June although for visit visa. The news circulating is that UKVI have a lot of applications pending. Hopefully we receive good news this week.

Hiccups:
I will suggest September/October 2017 intake find out from their schools if they offer free accommodation, I know some universities at UK that offer this. You may just save yourself some expenses.

Question1:


Examples of such schools please

Hiccups:

University of Sunderland (about 10 -11 months)

Vicrown:
Hello house, I recently got a scholarship at the London school of economics and political science worth £34,512 while the tuition fee is £20,122 remaining £14,400 for living allowance. However my CAS reflects that I have £0 for accommodation and I intend to pay rent from my allowance. And I can only have access to the fund after I have registered. Should I mention on the visa application form that I will be staying with a friend until I get my allowance? Secondly, how much is the IHS? Can I pay with verve or MasterCard? Thanks.