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UK Study Visa

UK student visa route allows overseas nationals over the age of 16 to come and undertake higher studies in the UK.

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UK student visa route allows overseas nationals over the age of 16 to come and undertake higher studies in the UK. The child applicants between the age of 4 and 17 may apply for a child student visa instead. The students are sponsored by the educational institution normally for the duration of the course and issued with a visa to study that particular course at that institution.

Study Visa Requirements

Students will be required to score a total of 70 points to be granted leave, these points are non-tradable. Points will be awarded for meeting the requirements of the route, which comprise of the sponsorship requirements, English language requirements and maintenance/finance requirements.

The key requirements of a student visa are as below:

  • Offered an unconditional place on a course by a licenced educational institution;
  • Competent in English Language of at least CEFR level B1 for Degree level and B2 for Degree level or higher;
  • Be able to provide for the cost of living in the UK and pay for course fees without relying on public funds.

If the applicant is applying for permission to stay and has been living in the UK with permission for 12 months or more on the date of application, they will meet the financial requirement and do not need to show funds. The UK government requires students to maintain funds for at least 28 days before the application.  If the applicant is applying for entry clearance, or is applying for permission to stay and has been in the UK with permission for less than 12 months, the applicant must have the following funds; Students studying in London must have sufficient funds to pay any outstanding course fees as stated on the Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies, and £1,334 for each month of the course (up to a maximum of 9 months). 

Students studying outside of London must have Sufficient funds to pay any outstanding course fees as stated on the Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies, and £1,023 for each month of the course (up to a maximum of 9 months). If the applicant is applying for entry clearance or permission to stay and is applying as a Student Union Sabbatical Officer or to study on a recognised foundation programme as a doctor or dentist in training, they will meet the financial requirement and do not need to show funds.

English requirements are met if they have already shown they met the requirement, at the level required for their current application, in a previous successful application for entry clearance or permission to remain in the UK. The English language requirements can be met if they are a national of any of the selected Majority-English-speaking countries or if they have a qualifying qualification. An applicant will meet the English language requirement if they have provided a valid digital reference number from an approved provider showing they have passed an approved English language test to the required level in the two years before the date of application. Where an applicant has a GCSE, A’ level, Scottish National Qualification at level 4 or 5 or Scottish Higher or Advanced Higher, in English language or literature they will meet the English language requirements.

Work Rights

Students who undertaking a course at or above Degree level (NQF Level 6) at a UK higher education institution are allowed to work for up to 20 hours per week during term time; work full-time during vacations; do a work placement as part of the course or work as a sabbatical officer in a Students’ Union for up to 2 years. If the course is below degree level, then students can only work 10 hours a week during term time. No employment is permitted for all other study, including all part-time study.

How can we assist?

Our Immigration lawyers at City Legal have immense experience in assisting international students from across the globe. We have partnered with selected Universities to provide admission & education consultancy services directly to our clients. We can provide all services under one roof; whether it is an admission to the university, study visa application or discussing post-study options.

We are a multi-award-winning law firm and pride ourselves in being approachable, innovative and always going that extra mile to make sure our clients receive the individual attention they deserve. Our Immigration team maintains a high reputation and is committed to providing clear, transparent and reliable advice to our clients.

FAQs

Your partner and children may be able to apply to come to the UK. You must be one of the following: a full-time student on a postgraduate level course (RQF level 7 or above) that lasts 9 months or longer a new government-sponsored student on a course that lasts longer than 6 months a Doctorate Extension Scheme student

The applicants may show maintenance funds in an account owned by them or their parents or legal guardians. They must also provide evidence of the relationship and consent from the account holder to use the money.

If you have paid a deposit for your university accommodation before making your visa application, you can use some of the money as evidence that you meet the financial requirement. You can show University accommodation payments, up to a maximum of £1,334 as evidence of your maintenance and this will be deducted from the funds required.

You need to make the visa application before your current visa expires. You can apply from up to 3 months before your current visa expires.

Some applicants applying for a Student visa are deemed low-risk applicants and therefore do not need to provide evidence of qualification or maintenance. They must have a passport issued by one of the countries specified by the Home Office in the Immigration Rules under Appendix ST .

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