A guide to applying for a UK student visa – Shanghai

To best support education organisations and students looking to study in the UK over the coming year, the China-Britain Business Council (CBBC), in collaboration with UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) and VFS Global, will be hosting in-person and online briefings in both Beijing and Shanghai, covering the application for a UK student visa. Join us to hear the current policies, the process, and several useful tips.
How to register
To join the briefing, please scan the QR code below to register your session. The Shanghai briefing will also be broadcast online. Please select whether to join online or offline during the registration process.For more questions, please contact Anna.Zhou@cbbc.org.

Agenda
- 13:30 – 14:00 - Guest Registration
- 14:00 – 14:05 - Event Starts, Opening Remarks: China-Britain Business Council
- 14:05 – 14:25 - Presentation: An Update on UK Student VISA Policy by Ed Humphris, UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI)
- 14:25 – 14:45 - Presentation: How to apply for a UK Student Visa by Sissi Shen, VFS Global
- 14:45 – 15:00 - Q&A
- 15:00 - Event Ends. Guests are welcome to stay for networking
Speakers
Ed Humphris, UKVI
Ed Humphris is the UKVI Visa Outreach Officer for East China, South Korea and Japan, responsible for gathering market insight, representing UKVI and educating audiences about UKVI’s latest policies and requirements.
With 8 years visa and immigration experience in operational and management roles, Ed has in-depth knowledge of the UK immigration system and works to deliver an excellent UK visa service that protects the UK from harm and supports UK growth and prosperity.
Sissi Shen, VFS Global
Sissi has more than 7 years’ experience managing the operations of Visa Application Centres in East China with accountability for process adherence, customer satisfaction and overall responsibility for interaction and relationship management with the UK government.