Student Visa UK
The Student visa category is for those international students who wish to study in the UK and have been offered a place on a course in the UK. A student visa is a point-based category and points are awarded for a Certificate of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) and Funds for Maintenance.
This visa has replaced the Tier 4 (General) student visa.
You can apply for a student visa to study in the UK if you are 16 or over and you are from a country that's not in the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland. If you are outside the UK, you can apply for entry clearance as a Student from your country of nationality by submitting an entry clearance application to the British Embassy or High Commission.
If you need legal advice or help with a UK visa application or any other immigration matter, get in touch with our highly experienced immigration solicitors in London on 0203 432 6006 or fill in our online enquiry form.
Student visa requirements
You can apply for a Student visa to study in the UK if you're 16 or over and you:
- have been offered a place on a course by a licensed student sponsor
- have enough money to support yourself and pay for your course - the amount will vary depending on your circumstances
- can speak, read, write and understand English
- have consent from your parents if you're 16 or 17 - you'll need evidence of this when you apply
If you're 16 or 17 and you want to study at an independent school in the UK, you may be eligible for a Child Student visa instead.
You must meet all other requirements depending on your circumstances.
Family Members
Your partner and children ('dependants') may be able to apply to come to the UK or stay longer in the UK.
You must be one of the following:
- a full-time student on a postgraduate level course (RQF level 7 or above) that lasts 9 months or longer
- a new government-sponsored student on a course that lasts longer than 6 months
- a Doctorate Extension Scheme student
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