An overseas student who wishes to study in the UK will need to apply for the Student Visa. In effect to the post-Brexit, both EEA nationals and non-EEA nationals will need to obtain an unconditional offer from a licenced sponsor to be eligible for the grant of visa.

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Eligibility

You can apply for a student visa to study in the UK if you’re 16 or over (evidence of parent’s consent required for16 & 17) and you:

• have been offered a place (Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies – CAS) on a course by a licensed institution / student sponsor

• have sufficient funds to support yourself along with your dependant and to pay for your course fee

• should be able to speak, read, write, and understand English

• If you’re 16 or 17 and you want to study at an independent school in the UK, you may be eligible for a Child Student visa instead.

 

Course requirements

• Full-time course (below degree level) - RQF level 3, 4 or 5

• Full-time course (at degree level or above) RQF level 6, 7 or 8

• Full-time course (at degree level or above) RQF level 6, 7 or 8, which is equivalent to a UK higher education course, and will be delivered as part of an overseas course

• Part-time course (above degree level) RQF level 7 or above

• Recognised foundation programme for postgraduate doctors or dentists

• English language course (CEFR level of B2)

 

The financial requirements

Student will need to provide evidence of your financial means in order to be eligible to study in the UK. You will need to show that you have enough money to support yourself in the UK. Applicant must have this money in the bank account for at least 28 consecutive days. The end date of the 28-day period must be within 31 days of the date you apply for your visa.

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• courses based in London - £1,334 per month for up to 9 months

• courses based outside London £1,023 per month for up to 9 months

• £2,668 per month for the Doctorate Extension Scheme if based in London

• £2,046 per month for courses outside London if based outside London

 

You do not need to prove the financial requirement if you have had a UK visa for 12 months prior to the date of your student visa application - you must currently be in the UK, if you are applying as a student union sabbatical office or if you are applying as a postgraduate doctor or dentist on a recognised foundation programme.

 

We have extensive experience in handling all immigration matters. To discuss about your Tier 4 Student Visa application with one of our immigration Solicitors, please contact us on 01279 312185 or submit our enquiry form given below.