UK Visa Procedures
What to expect when applying for a visa to study in the UK.
What to expect when applying for a visa to study in the UK.
If you wish to study at a UK university, college, or language school, you will need to apply for a visa. Applying for a visa is normally the last hurdle in the admissions process; however, it is essential that students start preparing for it immediately, saving stress later.
Before preparing your application, you will need different documents (all original copies) to prove who you say you are. These include:
If you are deemed in a low-risk country by the Home Office, you might not even need to send in all of the above to obtain your visa. Be sure to have them ready, though, just in case. All visa application forms are now available on the Home Office online portal.
The two-year post-study work visa allows international students who successfully complete an undergraduate degree in the UK to stay in the country for a further two years after graduation.
The scheme aims to provide greater opportunities to international students who wish to remain in the UK after the successful completion of their degree and, after issuing over 250,000 study visas to international students wishing to study in the UK last year - 13% higher than the preceding 12 months - the UK remains a premier global study destination.
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Student visa |
You can apply for a Student visa to study in the UK if you’re 16 or over and you:
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| Student visa (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:
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| Child Student visa |
You can apply for a Child Student visa if you’re between 4 and 17 years old and you want to study at an independent school in the UK. You must:
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Standard Visitor |
You can visit the UK as a Standard Visitor for tourism, business, study (courses up to 6 months) and other permitted activities. |
| Short Term Study |
You can apply for a short-term study visa to study the English language in the UK for courses lasting between 6 and 11 months. |