Guide to waiting time for study permits


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 2024, you will receive a decision on your application before the start of your studies in autumn 2024.

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 

27 June 2024

. It will be updated again on 

26 July 2024

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