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Congratulations on your offer! What's next?

Find out what your next steps are

We've put together the key information you need to understand your offer and what you need to do next. 

You can also find information about accommodation, funding your studies and how to submit your offer conditions.

Next steps

1 - Accept your offer

You can accept your offer on My Imperial. 

You’ll need to reply to your offer by the deadline included in your offer letter:

  • 14 days:
    • Department of Mathematics: All postgraduate applications
  • 28 days:
    • All other postgraduate applications.

Log in to My Imperial to accept your offer

2 - Submit your offer conditions

If your offer is conditional, you need to show evidence that you meet the conditions before we can confirm your place.  

Your offer letter will explain all the conditions you need to meet. 

This may include evidence of your academic grades and your proficiency in English language. 

You will need to satisfy all the conditions listed in your offer before you can register at Imperial. 

Find out more about submitting offer conditions.

3 - Find accommodation

Our Student Accommodation Office can help you find a place to live and get settled in London. They can also help with things like rent guarantees, contract checking and information about letting agents and other accommodation providers. 

If you’re studying at our Silwood Park Campus, you can choose accommodation at one of our five on-site halls of residence. 

Learn more about postgraduate accommodation options

4 - Apply for a visa

If you don’t have a full British passport, settled or pre-settled status in the UK, or hold another visa that allows you to study in the UK for your entire course, you’ll need a student visa.  

Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS)  

To apply for a student visa, you’ll need a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS). Our Admissions team will send your CAS by email when you meet your offer conditions. 

Learn more about CAS

Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS)   

An ATAS certificate is included as offer condition for some of our courses. You’ll need an ATAS certificate before you apply for you visa and should submit evidence of ATAS clearance to the Admissions team by 24 July 2025

How to apply for ATAS