Student Visa
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The student visa is for those who wish to study a course at higher education level in the UK
- You are aged 16 or over.
- 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.
COURSES REQUIREMENTS
You can do one of the following courses:
- A full-time course leading to a qualification that’s below degree level (RQFlevel 3, 4, or 5)with at least 15 hours a week of organised daytime study
- A full-time course leading to a qualification that’s degree level or above (RQFlevel 6, 7, or 8)
- A full-time course at degree level or above (RQF level 6,7 or 8)that’s equivalent to a UK higher education course and is being delivered as part of a longer course overseas
- A part-time course leading to a qualification that’s above degree level (RQFlevel 7 or above)
- A recognised foundation programme for postgraduate doctors or dentists
- An English language course at level B2 or above in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS
You need enough money to pay for your course for 1 academic year (up to 9 months). The amount you need to pay will be on your Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS).
If you’ve been in the UK with a valid visa for at least 12 months, you do not need to prove you have this money for your visa application.
You’ll need to show you have enough money to support yourself – unless you’ve been in the UK with a valid visa for at least 12 months on the date of your application.
How much money you need depends on where you will be studying. You’ll need either:
- £1,334 per month (for up to 9 months) for courses in London.
- £1,023 per month (for up to 9 months) for courses outside London.
If you’re boarding at a residential independent school, you’ll need to pay boarding fees instead. The amount you need to pay will be on your CAS.
London means the City of London and the 32 London boroughs.
- You’ve had a UK visa for 12 months prior to the date of your Student visa application – you must currently be in the UK.
- You’re applying as a student union sabbatical officer.
- You’re applying as a postgraduate doctor or dentist on a recognised foundation programme.
You must prove you can read, write, speak, and understand English to a certain level on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) scale.
You can prove your knowledge of English by:
- Passing a Secure English Language Test (SELT) from an approved provider.
- Having a GCSE, A level, Scottish National Qualification level 4 or 5, Scottish Higher or Advanced Higher in English, gained through study at a UK school that you began when you were under 18.
When you apply for your Student visa you must provide:
- A current passport or other valid travel documentation.
- A Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) from your course provider.
You may also need to provide:
- Proof you have enough money to support yourself and pay for your course – this will vary depending on your circumstances.
- A valid ATAS certificate if your course and nationality require it.
- Proof of parental or other legal guardian consent if you’re under 18.
- Proof of your relationship to your parent or guardian if you’re under 18.
- Your tuberculosis test results.
- Written consent for your application from your financial sponsor if you’ve received sponsorship for your course fees and living costs in the last 12 months.