Hi,

I am a UK citizen that graduated in 2000.

I left the UK in 2001 to go traveling. I have returned a few times for short stints of work to fund my travels. (the last time was in October 2005 for 3 months)
In the time away, I have had only low paid, 'cash in hand' work in the dive industry in Thailand.

I now wish to return to the UK, to follow a career. I wish to do a MSc in Sport Management starting September 2008.

I understand that to be able to be considered as a EU student that I have to meet the criteria

" Have been resident in the EU by 1st September 2005 (for sep 08 entry) the main reason for your residence can not have been to receive FT education."

I would still consider myself being a UK resident, however I fear that universities may not!

Will I be considered a non-EU student and have to pay international student fees?

Cheers,

Mike