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UK Student Visa

The UK is home to some of the world's best universities, colleges and schools.  The UK government offers Student Visas to welcome foreign students who want to study in the UK.

If you have been offered a full time place at a UK educational institution, you may be eligible to enter the UK on a Student Visa.

 Start your application today for a Student Visa

Requirements

• You must have a secured place at a UK based institution for full-time study. Full time means a minimum of 15 hours of classroom study per week
• You must be able to support yourself without access to public funds, as well as pay for the course and all accommodation and maintenance
• It is essential that applicants state that they intend to return to their home country after the course is completed.

Visa Conditions

• Successful applicants are normally granted a 1 year visa initially, depending on the length of the course.
• Students may work for 20 hours per week in term time, and 40 hours per week during the holidays.
• Partners and dependents are usually free to work as they choose, as long as the main applicant is going to be studying for longer than one year.

 Find out if you qualify for a Student Visa.

Individuals wishing to study for 6 months or less may qualify for a student visitor visa, however visa nationals will still require entry clearance in this category. This type of visa does not allow for any form of employment.

Call the UK Visa Bureau's London office to talk to a migration consultant on Freephone 0800 043 7011