1. Types of UK Student Visas:
The UK offers 3 types of student visas to international students. Explore each type, who is it for, when to apply, etc.
Uk Student Visa |
Students over the age of 16 who are accepted to attend a course at a UK-accredited educational institution.
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Child Student Visa | Students between the ages of 4 and 17 who are accepted to attend a course at a UK-accredited educational institution with a legitimate student route sponsor, such as an independent fee-paying school. |
Short-Term Study Visa: | Students who were offered a spot on a short-term course, such as a training program or an English language course. |
2. Who Can Apply for a UK Student Visa?
- Have you been accepted into an approved institution?
(The institution issues the Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) as proof).
- Do you have the financial resources to fund your stay?
- Are you proficient in English?
3. Documents Required for a UK Student Visa Application:
When applying for a UK Student Visa, you need the following documents:
- > Your valid passport.
- > All Academic Documents (Transcript + Diploma)
- > The Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) from your school.
- > Proof you have enough financial resources to support yourself and any family members.
- > An Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate if applicable.
- > Criminal record certificate.
- > Proof of English Language proficiency.
- > Tuberculosis (TB) Test:
- > Any additional documents required during the application process, like cover letter for student visa, etc.
- > Age proof
4. Admission Process:
- > Admission Application Processing
- > May attend University interview
- > Receive Admission offer
- > Pay Advance tuition fee to university
- > CAS issued
- > Visa Fee
- > Biometric
5. UK Student Visa Fees and Costs:
- > £363 if applying from inside the UK
- > £490 if applying from outside the UK
- > Health Surcharge: £776 per year – Refundable in case of visa refusal and £388 for any additional period that is less than 6 months.
6. CAS: Admission letter from UK Sponsoring institutions is called CAS-Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies.
7. Part Time Job-Allowed for Public Universities & Colleges:
- > Degree Level Course: 20 hours per week during term, 40 hours per week during vacations.
- > Below Degree level: 10 hours per week during term, 40 hours per week during vacations.
- > No Job permitted for Private college students
8. Bank Statement Requirement
- > Tuition fee + Living expenses for one year
- > Average Tuition Fee: around £10000-12000
- > Living Expenses inside London: £12006 (£1334 per month for 9 months)
- > Living Expenses outside London: £ 9207 (£1023 per month for 9 months)
- > Clients are Advised to open a Pound Sterling bank account to avoid issues of currency fluctuation or put extra money in bank account.
- > Required funds must be in the account for 28 days (about 4 weeks) on the day of applying for visa.
- > No savings certificates of National Savings center acceptable. Only bank statement from a regular bank.
- > Bank statement must not be more than 31 days (about 1 month) old when applicant applies for visa.
- > Bank loans issued as Academic or Educational Loan Scheme are also acceptable.
9. English Test Acceptable
- > IELTS UKVI
- > PTE
- > TOEIC
- > TOEFL ibt
- > Cambridge test of English
10. Is IELTS must?
- > No IELTS is not a must for degree programs. University can assess students and may accept without IELTS or advise to take IELTS.
11. What is ATAS?
- > Academic Technology Approval Scheme – A special approval required for certain technology related fields – some engineering, Physics, nuclear subjects etc.
12. How do I apply for a UK student visa? The process of the UK student visa is as follows:
- > You must apply for your UK student visa application online through the official website of the British Government (Gov.UK)
