Plan Your Stay

Student Visas

Plan Your Stay

Student Visas

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Most international students need a student visa to come to the UK to study their course. You can find out whether your need a visa to study by checking here on GOV.UK .

Your student visa will allow you to live and study in the UK throughout your course. International students from outside the UK or EU must apply for a student visa. You can consult with us to provide you with advice and assistance to obtain a UK study visa so you can come to UK to start your studies.

Types of student visa

TIER 4 (GENERAL) STUDENT VISAS

International students from outside the UK or EU must apply for a Tier 4 (General) student visa if they will be studying in the UK for longer than 6 months. The Tier 4 (General) category is for adult students who want to come to or remain in the UK for their post-16 education for more than six months for undergraduate, postgraduate taught or postgraduate research courses.

You must have received and accepted an an offer from a university or college before applying for your Tier 4 (General) student visa. Your university or college will then be able to give you a document called a Confirmation of Acceptance of Studies (CAS). To do this, your chosen institution needs to be approved by the UK government as a ‘licenced Tier 4 sponsor’.

Our Student Visa Application Service offers advice and assistance to international students wishing to obtain a UK General Student Visa (Tier 4). Find out more information on Tier 4 (General) student visas and our student visa application service.

SHORT-TERM STUDY VISAS

Short term study visas are available to students who want to join courses that are up to six months long or English language courses up to 11 months long.

You can apply for short term study visa if do a short course of study in the UK, such as an English language course or a training course, or do a short period of research as part of a degree course if you are studying abroad.

Our Student Visa Application Service offers advice and assistance to international students wishing to obtain a UK short term study visa. Find out more about short-term study visas and our student visa application service.

Can you work in the UK on a study visa?

Many international students within the UK take a part-time job, work placement or internship alongside their studies. The hours and kind of work they do will rely upon the kind of visa and sponsoring university or college. Find more about Tier 4 work on UKCISA website.

Our Student Visa Application Service

We have arrangements with recognised consultants who’ve in depth knowledge of the most recent immigration laws, guidelines and rules. After you contact us, we will provide you with necessary advice and assistance to obtain a UK student visa. Your visa application will depend on your circumstances.

Learn more about our Student Visa Application Service.

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