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Hi, I'm a student currently studying Biology, Chemistry, Maths and Economics at a levels in the U.K.
I lived in the U.K. until I was 8, then moved to Dubai and then Qatar. I moved back last summer just before I started my A levels.
By the time I apply for university, I will have been living in the U.K. for 2 years, however I know that to be considered a home student, it should be 3 years.
I was wondering if there's any chance that I would be considered a home student as while abroad, my parents still owned 2 houses in the U.K. (They were being rented out though)?
Is there any way to get around this as I'm hoping to apply for medicine and I don't want to take a gap year in order to receive a home fee status.

Reply 1

Clearing and Applications Advisor

Original post by iramh_

When you lived abroad was that because your parents were working there? If so can you prove that either the work contracts or your visas were temporary (ie for a limited time period).

That's the easiest way to prove that you were "ordinarily" resident in the UK despite living abroad for a period of time.

If you can't prove that then it will be more difficult - maintaining a UK residence will help but they'll also likely need proof of regular trips to the UK and to see proof of UK bank accounts/tax records or similar for the period living abroad.