UK Student Visa
The UK Student Visa allows international students to study in the United Kingdom. To apply, you must have a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) from a licensed sponsor and meet the 70-point requirement under the UK’s points-based immigration system.
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UK Student Visa Application
Any person wishing to study at a school in the United Kingdom requires a Student Visa.
In the post-Brexit environment, citizens of both non-EEA and EEA countries will require an unconditional offer from a licensed sponsor to qualify for the visa.
Through the Graduate Visa route, individuals who complete a legitimate course in the UK can stay for two years to live, work ,and search for jobs.
For a maximum of three years, PhD holders will be empowered to do so.
To be eligible to apply for a student visa to study in the United Kingdom, you must meet several requirements.
The below are the prerequisites for a student’s visa to the United Kingdom:
- In order for you to qualify as a sponsored individual, an authorised sponsoring institution must have offered you an unconditional study offer.
- The institution that is sponsoring your education must have issued you a Confirmation of Study Acceptance.
- The point system is 70% or above.
- To qualify for the course, you must own prerequisite academic qualifications and have a serious expression of desire to go to a university in the United Kingdom.
- You can support yourself and any dependents or relatives who come to the United Kingdom.
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Under the points-based system of entering the country, it is actually very easy to reach a 70-point bar, although it may seem incredibly difficult.
Eventually, you will arrive at the 70-point mark if you meet the main qualifying requirements.
That is how the points operate:
- Half a point: “All Go-Ahead to Attend School”
- 10 points: Managing the necessary financial issues
- 10 points: Able to demonstrate that your command of the English language is at least B2 level based upon the CEFR
You must follow the rules of the Student Visa to study in the UK. Classes that qualify are:
- A full-time qualification to lead to an RQF level 3, 4, or 5 credential that is below degree level.
- Consistent study time per day, regular, organized, is neededfor at least 15 hours per week.
- Qualifications that may be obtained on a full-time basis at degree-level (RQF 6, 7 or 8)
- Degree-level or higher interstate (RQF levels 6, 7, or 8) continuous study that is similar to a UK university
- You may earn a degree-level or above (RQF level 7 or higher) credential through the part-time course.
- A commissioned preparatory course for dental or medical students.
- Level B2 English language course based on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
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You may then apply for a student visa to study either as a postgraduate dentist or a postgraduate doctor if you have:
- A Bachelor's degree and a certificate or special diploma in dentistry.
- A Bachelor's degree and a certificate or special diploma in medicine.
- A sponsor to participate in a recognized foundation program.
- A credit dental or medical degree program in the United Kingdom was completed.
- Completed the degree training through the intervention of a registered sponsor.
- You fulfilled your requirements for graduation, including your final year of school, in the UK.
- After your enrolment in your course is secure, you will receive a CAS reference number from your school or university.
- You’ll need the reference number on your visa application.
- Six months after you get your CAS, you have to apply for your visa.
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You need to prove you have enough money to study in the UK. The candidate must prove they have enough funds to support a living in the UK.
For 2025, listed below are the required funds for the student visa:
- London courses are £1,483 a month for a maximum of nine months
- For non-London courses, the monthly fee is £1,136 for up to 9 months.
You must provide evidence of ample funds for 28 days, and the final day of that time period must be no later than 31 days from the date on which you submit your visa application.
Should you belong to any of the following, you need not meet the financial criteria for this visa:
- You will have been in the UK for a minimum of twelve months since your student visa application date.
- You’re applying to be a sabbatical officer in the student union. Impressive!
- You are applying for a dentist or postgraduate doctor position through an accredited foundation program.
Students looking to visit universities in the United Kingdom have to offer proof of proficiency in the English language.
Students taking courses below the degree level are required to have a B1 level, and those taking courses at the degree level or more are required to have a B2 level.
It is the most common way in which you can prove your ability to speak English (by taking the SELT English Language exams).
English Language Testing System (ELTS) certification is by Pearson Education Ltd, LanguageCert, Trinity College London, and the IELTS SELT Consortium.
Throughout the world, there are also places where you can sit the exam.
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As long as foreign nationals do not need to show proficiency in the English language if:
- You have previously completed a English language course at either undergraduate or graduate level from the recognised educational institution.
- You proved an adequate level of proficiency in the English language during an earlier visa application.
- Your application aims to take part in studying abroad in the United Kingdom while pursuing a degree in an American institution.
- Non-English speaking natives are also not required to satisfy English language requirements.
The People from These Nations Are Not Bound to This:
- UK
- USA
- Lesser Antilles
- Bahama Islands
- The Barbados
- Belize
- Grenada Island
- Canada
- The island of Dominica
- Grenada Island
- The Irish Republic
- Jamaica
- The Maltese
- The nation of Australia
- The land down under
- Nevis and St. Kitts
- The island of Dominica
- Guyana
- The Grenadines
- St. Vincent
- St. Lucia
- Guyana, British Columbia
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Submitting the necessary paperwork and information is an important part of applying for a student visa to the United Kingdom.
We will not process your application until you submit everything needed.
- Valid ancestral passport (or any accepted traveling document)does not qualify you as a citizen.
- You need your school’s CAS, that is, Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies.
- Such financial documents as bank records testify that you are capable of payin.g
- An ATAS certificate (in good standing if the course calls for one)
- Testing for tuberculosis (if applicable)
- If your sponsors have agreed to sponsor your tuition and accommodation fees, dyou eserve written approval from your sponsor.
- If you have not yet turned 18, you will have to provide additional documentation:
- a letter of permission from your parents or legal guardians
- Your intended place of residence and care in the UK
- and the form of travel to the UK
Remember, always, that a certified translator is necessary to translate any document into English or Welsh, if it is not.
However, both the original and the translated versions need to be part of your proof portfolio.
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You can apply for a student visa online from anywhere globally, not just in the UK.
Applying for visas from a candidate’s nation is learned behavior.
The Procedure for Student Visa Application Is:
- To apply for a student visa online, fill in the form.
- Please feel free to attach any other materials that you may need.
- To verify your identification, you may:
- Scan a document using the UK Immigration: ID Check application, or
- Book a biometrics appointment at a nearby visa application facility.
- Print and complete the form.
- Observe your scheduled appointment, if that was necessary.
- Hold on, until your application’s status comes back (usually within 3 weeks).
- For instance, if the supporting papers have to be verified by the UKVI or if your case is very complex, they may contact you for more information.
- Once you apply, you can view your visa status and obtain your electronic visa (eVisa) online.
- If you apply from outside the UK, you will receive a decision in three weeks.
- The average time it takes to complete an application in the UK is about eight weeks.
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Below are standard application prices for visas that are issued for students:
- £524 for submissions that are outside the UK.
- £524 if from within the United Kingdom.
- An extension to a student visa costs £524 (more later).
However, other charges should be taken into account:
- Every year, all Student Visa holders must pay a £776 annual immigration health fee.
- Apart from these charges, you should also include the cost of any document translations.
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Students may qualify for an extension on their student visa under some conditions.
At this time, also possible to extend the previous Tier 4 (General) Student Visa.
To Extend Your Student Visa in the UK, You Must Have These Requirements:
- Student or Tier 4 (General) Visa holders must be in the United Kingdom.
- You need an established place in a class from a proper student sponsor.
- Have the ability to check enrollment in a course of study.
- This course requires proof of a superior level of your studies compared to your current course.
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One can get this Graduate visa if one wishes to continue in the country after completing education.
If you have a PhD or other Doctoral qualification, you can extend your stay in the UK to three years. This visa will allow you to remain in the UK for two more years to work.
You can work in almost any other field, even though you can’t play professional sports.
Alternatively, one could apply for the kind of work visa, for instanc,e the Skilled Worker visa.
In the case of work visas, these are nevertheless necessary, along with a job offer from a licensed sponsor.
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If you are currently in the UK on another visa, you may be entitled to convert to a Student visa.
- A licensed student sponsor will need a course offer that is unconditional.
- Moreover, you may also need to provide proof of financial situation if your stay in the UK is less than twelve months.
If, while in the UK, you are the holder of any of the following visas, then you are not eligible to convert to the student visa:
- A tourist visa
- Visa for a temporary student
- Student visa of a parent
- A visa for seasonal workers
- A private home domestic worker
- No longer subject to immigration regulations
The deadlines for submission are:
- No earlier than three months before the commencement of your course
- But before your existing visa expires
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This is how to appeal a denial of a UK student visa:
- Find out why your visa has been denied (the denial letter will explain why).
- Acting on the information that has been given in the denial letter, one can:
- Apply for administrative review, or
- Apply again.
- Ensure you know when the application is due before requesting a review:
- Possibly 14 days for an application within the nation
- Or 28 days for an application outside the UK
- You can also reapply for the visa based on the updates in the rejection letter.
- In the application for administrative review you should wish to show how you disagreed with the judgment and why the judgment, which was given, was rejected.
- Mail or email or make the intended submission, in person, in the manner indicated to the Home Office.
- Fingers crossed for an announcement of the administrative review.
Once a visa denial occurs, it is crucial to meet with an immigration lawyer.
As a bonus, you save time and money by decreasing the chances of future refusals by your particular bank.
To study in the UK as an international student at the beginning of January 2024, you must satisfy one of the following requirements:
- A student who is receiving government financial aid and enrolls in a program of six months or more
- Engagement in a research program for graduate students that is at least nine months long
- Any programs culminating in a Master’s degree, which include research and have students producing original wor,k are also eligible, as are PhDs and other doctorate.
Unless among these two categories, no dependents can accompany an international student to the United Kingdom.
This restriction will apply to all foreign students who have enrolled to attend classes that start on or after January 1, 2024.
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We do know how important a high-quality education is at ISUK. As a matter of course, we help potential overseas students get their Student Visas. We can offer you the expertise to guide you with your Study Visa application if you need such help.
Talk to one of our experienced immigration lawyers about your possible options for a study visa and get a piece of advice on the best action for you to take.
There is a lot we can assist you with concerning applying to a university in the UK, including:
- Collating the required documents
- Determining whether or not your chosen institution will be able to sponsor you
- Receiving your CAS from your school
- Preparation of a letter from your school to support your application
You should:
- Provide the Home Office with the latest information regarding your case
- Refer to relevant UK immigration regulations in support of your application.
- Fill in the whole application form to the best you can
If you are a student from the United Kingdom or even if you are:
- Thinking about going to study abroad
- Or want to know what you should do to be better prepared for studying abroad.
We can also be helpful.
If you have any questions about leaving the UK for another country, our emigration attorneys are here to assist you.
Fill out our online form or call us +442080162308 to begin your journey to study in the UK.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it possible to apply for a UK Ancestry Visa while living in the UK?
A UK Ancestry Visa needs to be applied for while you are outside the UK.
How much time am I granted with an Ancestry Visa in the UK?
You are permitted to be in the country for up to 5 years. Once you’ve completed five years, you can apply for an extension or Indefinite Leave to Remain.
Is having a job offer required when applying for the Ancestry Visa?
No, you do not need a job offer, but you still need to prove that you are looking for a job in the UK.
Can I bring my family when I apply for an Ancestry Visa?
You may travel with your spouse or partner and dependent children, provided you can support them financially.
What papers can I provide to document my ancestry?
You will need birth certificates for yourself and your parents; if you have grandparents, you will also need a birth certificate. You will also need any papers showing marriages or adoptions, if there are any.
