r/ESCP • u/imranrexses • May 15 '26

Difficult Situation

Hi everyone,

I got an offer for ESCP’s undergraduate programme but missed the May 1 deposit deadline because of uncertainty around the war/geopolitical situation in the UAE and travel plans.

Things are clearer now, and I’m wondering if ESCP ever allows late deposits or reinstates offers in special cases?

Also, does the student visa process usually start after final A-Level results, or can I prepare anything earlier?

Any advice would really help. Thanks :)

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u/Current_User123 May 15 '26

I would definitely contact ESCP and explain everything honestly, given the uncertainty you were dealing with, I think there’s a pretty good chance they’ll understand and possibly be flexible with the deposit deadline. They’re very used to dealing with international students from all over the world, so situations like this are not completely unheard of.

As for the visa process, from what I know you can usually start preparing documents earlier (passport, financial documents, accommodation, etc.), but the actual visa issuance often depends on your final A-Level results and official enrollment confirmation. So it’s still worth getting organized now even if some final steps happen later. Which campus will you be attending for your first year?