Frequently Asked Questions

Answers for students, families, and sponsors.

Straight answers about how we work, how applications and offers run, and where sponsorship and recognition fit in. If your question isn't here, ask us on WhatsApp.

Working with Jisr

Applications and offers

Sponsorship and recognition

Before you travel

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Answers for students, families, and sponsors.

Working with Jisr

What exactly does Jisr do, and what don't you do?

Is Jisr's service really free?

How does Jisr earn money?

Should I ever pay university fees to Jisr?

Why use Jisr instead of applying on my own?

Do I need to already be sponsored before working with Jisr?

Do you only work with undergraduates, or postgraduates too?

Is my information kept private?

Do you charge any fees, and what is your refund policy?

Applications and offers

Which UK universities can I apply to through Jisr?

What happens if I don't meet a university's entry requirements?

Do I need an IELTS or English language qualification?

What documents do I need to begin?

When should I start the process?

How long does the process take?

What's the difference between a conditional and unconditional offer?

How do I know a UK university is genuine?

Sponsorship and recognition

I'm a government-sponsored Saudi student. How does Jisr fit into the sponsorship process?

What is a Financial Guarantee Letter (FGL) and do you help with it?

How do I check that a university is approved for my Saudi sponsorship?

Before you travel

Do you work with students under 18?

What are my rights and responsibilities as a student in the UK?

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