What is a CAS Letter? UK Student Visa Guide for Iraq Students

UK Study Guide for Iraq Students — 2026

This guide provides essential information for Iraqi students planning to study in the United Kingdom in 2026. The UK remains one of the world's most popular destinations for international students with over 600,000 international students enrolled annually.

Why Iraq Students Choose the UK

World-ranked universities with globally recognised degrees
2-year Graduate Route visa allowing unrestricted work after graduation
Shorter courses — 1-year Master's, 3-year Bachelor's
100,000+ Iraqi-heritage residents in the UK already living and working in the UK
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Your Qualifications

Grade Excellent (90%+) or Very Good (80%+) from MOHESR-recognised Iraqi institution.

English Language Requirements

IELTS 6.0–6.5 required. Iraq has IELTS centres in Baghdad, Erbil, and Basra. English proficiency is growing in Iraqi higher education.

Visa Information

Iraq is a visa national. UK Student Visa requires CAS, IELTS, financial proof. Allow extra time — processing: 6–10 weeks.

Popular Courses for Iraq Students

MBA
Engineering
Computer Science
LLM
Architecture
Public Health

Key Facts

100,000+ Iraqi-heritage residents in UK
UK-Iraq strategic partnership supports student mobility
Growing Iraqi professional class seeking UK postgraduate education
Engineering, business and law most popular subjects

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