A study visa rejection is a prevalent issue that you might face when you apply for a study visa. Although you assume that you are doing everything properly during the application process, you still get visa rejections from the embassy or immigration office. There are several key tips to consider during the application process. If you follow the guidelines that we are going to discuss in this blog post, you will probably avoid a study visa rejection.
There are many points that we could discuss with you, but we will highlight the key points that actually cause student visa rejection. Let’s start with these key points without taking much of your time.
1. Issue with Course & University Selection
The first and foremost issue that may cause study visa rejection is the course and university you choose. Now you might be wondering, what does it mean exactly?
Let’s try to understand by a common example. Suppose you have a bachelor’s degree in philosophy and you want to apply for a master’s program in finance or accounting, etc. This is the clear mistake you commit and leads to a study visa rejection due to the fact that you are not clearly pursuing your educational career further. If your previous degree is in philosophy, then you should consider looking for a master’s degree in philology because when you apply for a visa through immigration or the embassy, then they will go through your application and all the documents you submitted. This gives a bad signal during interviews and shows that you are not pursuing your further education in the field where you already study.
Author advice for you
We suggest you choose the same course that matches with your previous degree, as it proves that you are focused and want to pursue your education further in this area.
You can also choose other courses that are exactly matched to your previous degree, but for these you must prepare yourself for any question that might be asked by the interviewer during the interview. E.g.
Why did you choose this course?
Why did you change your field? What are the reasons, etc.?
You must satisfy the interviewers with solid reasons that prove your genuine approach towards the degree that you chose for further study.
Why does university matter?
When you apply for a course, try to select a well-recognized university or school. Although mostly universities and schools are recognized by the government, some schools or universities are not well reputed. So select a well-recognized university for your future study, as it also has some effect on your visa application process.
Author note for you
When you select a well-reputed university, then it means you are already securing your future career due to the fact that these reputed universities have quality education that improves your learning and boosts your career further in the future when you start your professional life in that country. The chances of getting a job are higher as well.
2. Issue with Supporting Documents
When you apply and submit your document, you assume that you submit the entire document properly, but in most cases your supporting documents are not enough and worthwhile. Let’s understand and discuss one by one
a) Standard motivation letter
Mostly students, when they apply for a study visa, submit a standard motivation letter where they mention common points that everyone uses. You must understand that your motivation letter is not just a piece of paper but acts like a document that presents you to the university and visa office in a written form.
When you write exactly about your achievements, the course you are going to participate in, and your future plans in a more organic way, then it means you are presenting yourself to the organization or the person as the kind of person you are professionally.
Author advice for you
Write a simple motivation letter by yourself and mention only your achievements, interest in this course and university, and your future plan related to this. By doing so you will make your application more appealing and genuine during the process of your study visa application.
b) Bank Statement Issue
Another common issue we found is your bank statement. When you apply for a country where you need to prove that you have enough money to support yourself during study, e.g., a non-EU citizen, etc., then your statements should be enough to prove that you have enough money that you can easily spend when you reach your country where you want to continue your study.
Author advice for you
Always use the bank in your name, as some people submit parents’ bank statements to show that their parents have enough money to support them during study, which is clearly a mistake. If you go for self-study, then the account should be yours; that makes more sense than a parent’s or any other family member’s account.
3. Issue with Interview
The last but not least issue that causes the study visa rejection is your interview that you attend at immigration or the embassy. Many students assume that the interview is just a formality, which is, of course, a big blunder. Your interview plays a key role in getting your visa due to the fact that in the interview, the visa officer checks you by asking various questions to see if you are actually pursuing your study abroad or if you just want to get this visa.
Author suggestion to you
When you go for an interview, prepare yourself for the interview just like for the job interview. The interviewer can ask questions that can be related to previous study, future study programs that you choose, and the selection of university and country itself for your international study. The interview can even ask about your course-related question—I mean, a question about any subject that you studied already.
So be prepared and practice before you attend the interview, and be ready for any question that might be asked by the visa officer. It could be any question related to your documents, even your future plan after study, which is a very common question. However, we suggest you answer more professionally rather than give the typical answer that everyone gives. The more you study something specific and unique, the more you avoid study visa rejection.
Author keynote for you
All the above key points are crucial, and you have to consider them seriously if you want to avoid study visa rejections. The time has changed, and you have to adjust yourself to the time and situation and then organize yourself accordingly.
Author Pro tip
If you ask me what the most common issue is that might be the main reason for a study visa rejection, it’s your interview. The fact is you can select your course and arrange documents, but for interviews it works differently because the interview is more decorated and professional, especially in recent times. I am saying this based on my own experience.
Disclaimer: this blog post is only for informational purposes based on our knowledge and experience, which might not always be accurate. We suggest you do your own research as well.
