UK Student Visas

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UK Student Visa Guide

The UK institutes offer a wide range of courses for all levels of studies. There are over 50,000 courses in more than 25 subjects with their undergraduate being 3 years program in addition to one-year postgraduate courses. Often courses give the students a chance to intern and have the incorporate work placement in their degree. The UK even has courses where you can change from one field to another hence giving you freedom of choosing your career accordingly.

Types of student visas to the UK

SHORT-TERM STUDY VISA

You can apply for a short-term study visa if you are doing a short course in the UK, such as doing an English language course, training course or if you are intending to do research as part of your degree course.

You can’t study in a state-funded school or work with the short-term study visa. It’s also doesn’t allow you to bring any family member.

Short-term study visa costs around 96 pounds 6-month visa and 186 for 11 months. Take up to three weeks to process.

CHILD STUDENT VISA (TIER 4)

  • Have a place on a course
  • Have a consent of your parent or guardian
  • Have enough money to cover your course fees and living costs
  • It costs £348 to apply for a Tier 4 (Child) student visa from outside the UK and you also
  • have to pay for health care extra charges as part of your application
  • You can apply as early as three months before the start of your course. Process usually takes three weeks

GENERAL STUDENT VISA (TIER 4)

You can apply for a general student visa if you are 16 or over and have been offered a place on a course.

There are a few requirements that need to be met in order for you to get this visa:

  • Have enough funds to pay for your tuition fees and living costs.
  • The amount will vary depending on the circumstances.
  • Are able to communicate in English language
  • It costs 348 pounds to apply for the visa from outside the UK and you must 348 pounds per person. You are allowed to work and extend your visa.
  • 5. You can apply as early as three months before the start of your course. The process usually takes three weeks.

UK STUDENT VISA REQUIREMENTS

  • Details of your passport such as name, date of birth, expiry date and country of issuance should be clearly stated. Expired copies of the passport should be attached should there be any visa stamps from different countries
  • A recent photograph
  • Unconditional offer of a place on a course offered by a licensed tier4 sponsor
  • You must receive a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) from a university approved by UK Visa and Immigration (UKVI).
  • Proof of English language proficiency
  • Proof of having enough financial support for the duration of stay in the UK.
  • Tuition fees are on average £12,000 per year and you have to show that a minimum of 1200 pounds for each month pursuing your studies in the UK