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Popular Universities & Courses

Here are some key points to keep in mind:

• Students should verify the course they apply to is approved under the UK Government Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF).
• Students must be proficient in writing, reading, and speaking English and provide proof they have enough funds to support themselves and pay for their course of study.
• Once a student receives a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) letter from a UK institution, they can apply for a Student visa.
• Students must provide proof of funds to demonstrate they have the funds available to support themselves and pay for their course of study.
• Students are required to provide proof of identity for their visa application. The process of doing this might vary depending on what country they’re from and what kind of passport they have.

Visit the UK Government website for current information about the visa application process, and the required documents the student’s partner and children might need.

Popular Universities

1. University of Bristol, Bristol
2. University of Glasgow, Glasgow
3. University of Birmingham, Birmingham
4. Newcastle University, Newcastle
5. University of Liverpool, Liverpool

Popular Courses

1. Business and Management
2. Engineering
3. Law
4. Computers
5. Art and Design

Partner Institutions

Sr No.	Name	Website
1	University of Bristol, Bristol
2	University of Glasgow, Glasgow
3	University of Birmingham, Birmingham
4	Cranfield University, Cranfield (Pathway and Direct Entry)
5	Queen Mary University of London, London
6	University of York
7	University of Liverpool, Liverpool and London
8	Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne
9	Queen`s University Belfast, Belfast
10	University of Aberdeen- ISC (undergraduate pathway programmes)
11	University of Leicester, Leicester
12	University of Surrey, Guildford, Surrey
13	University of Dundee, Dundee
14	University of Strathclyde, Glasgow
15	City University London ( INTO )
16	Heriot Watt University, Edinburgh
17	Brunel University London
18	University of Essex, Colchester
19	Oxford Brookes University, Oxford
20	University of the West of Scotland, Paisley, Scotland
21	University of the West of England, Bristol
22	University of Stirling, Stirling & London
23	Bangor University, Bangor
24	Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham
25	Aberystwyth University, Aberystwyth
26	University of Bradford, Bradford
27	Middlesex University, London
28	Coventry University, Coventry & London
29	London Metropolitan University, London
30	Plymouth University, Plymouth
31	Teesside University, Middlesbrough, England
32	Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester (Direct as well as Pathway)
33	Northumbria University,Newcastle & London
34	University of Central Lancashire, Preston
35	University of East London, London
36	University of Greenwich, London
37	University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield
38	The University of Huddersfield, Huddersfield
39	University of Salford, Manchester
40	De MontFort University, Leicester
41	University of Chester, Chester
42	Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge and Chelmsford
43	Staffordshire University, Stroke on Trent
44	Edinburgh Napier University, Edinburgh
45	INTO University of Gloucestershire,Gloucestershire
46	The University of Northampton, Northampton
47	Liverpool Hope University, Liverpool
48	University of Sunderland,Sunderland & London
49	Sheffield Hallam University, Sheffield
50	University of Roehampton, London
51	Cardiff Metropolitan University, Cardiff
52	University of West London, London
53	Glasgow Caledonian University, Glasgow
54	Birmingham City University, Birmingham
55	London South Bank University, London
56	University of South Wales, Cardiff
57	University of Westminster, London
58	University of Bedfordshire, Luton
59	Leeds Beckett University, Leeds
60	University of Wolverhampton, Wolverhampton
61	University for the Creative Arts
62	Hult International Business School, London
63	University College Birmingham, Birmingham
64	BPP University, London
65	Le – Cordon Bleu,London
66	Instituto Marangoni, London
67	Ulster University, Birmingham and London Campus
68	University of Portsmouth – Direct as well as Pathway
69	Solent University, Southampton
70	Navitas- Brunel University
71	Navitas- Robert Gordon University
72	INTO University of Manchester
73	INTO University of East of Anglia
74	Study Group- Durham University, Durham
75	Study Group- University of Huddersfield, Huddersfield
76	Study Group- Keele University, Staffordshire, West Midlands
77	Study Group- Istituto Marangoni, London
78	Study Group- Kingston University, London
79	Study Group- Lancaster University, Lancaster
80	Study Group- Leeds Beckett University, Leeds
81	Study Group- University of Leeds, Leeds
82	Study Group- University of Leicester, Leicester
83	Study Group- University of Lincoln, Lincoln
84	Study Group- Liverpool John Moores University, Liverpool
85	Study Group- Royal Holloway, Egham
86	Study Group- The University of Sheffield International College, Sheffield
87	Study Group- University of Strathclyde, Glasgow
88	Study Group- University of Surrey, Guildford
89	Study Group- University of Sussex, Falmer
90	Study Group- Bellerbys College, Brighton
91	Kaplan-University of York
92	Kaplan-University of Aberdeen
93	Kaplan-University of Brighton
94	Kaplan- Nottingham Trent University
95	Kaplan- UWE Bristol
96	Kaplan- Bournemouth University
97	Kaplan- The University of Nottingham- UG Pathway Programs
98	Oxford International Group- The University of Dundee
99	On Campus Birkbeck, University of London (UG and PG Transfer Programs)
100	On Campus The Courtauld University of Art (UG and PG Transfer Programs)
101	On Campus Queen Mary, University of London (UG and PG Transfer Programs)
102	On Campus Royal Veterinary College, University of London (UG Transfer Programs)
103	On Campus Goldsmiths, University of London (UG and PG Transfer Programs)
104	On Campus Coventry University (UG and PG Transfer Programs)
105	On Campus University of Sunderland (UG and PG Transfer Programs)
106	On Campus London South Bank University (UG and PG Transfer Programs)
107	On Campus University of Central Lancashire (UG and PG Transfer Programs)
108	On Campus University of Reading (UG and PG Transfer Programs)
109	On Campus University of Hull (UG and PG Transfer Programs)
110	Cambridge School of Visual & Performing Arts – CSVPA

The UK is one of the top destinations in the world for international students, recognized for its academic reputation and high quality of life. Approximately in the UK are international, and the region has the second most international students in the world.

If you’re an international student hoping to study in the UK you’re going to need a visa, so we’re breaking down everything you need to know to get that process started.

How to Apply for a UK Student Visa

Students over the age of 16 need a General student visa (Tier 4), while younger students will need the Child student visa (Tier 4). These visa applications are submitted .

Students can’t apply for a visa more than three months before the start of their program. You must also have received an unconditional offer of admission by a licensed Tier 4 sponsor before you can apply.

In the UK, student visas are sponsored by the that the student will be studying at.

UK Student Visa Program Criteria

General student visas are only issued for a program or course that meets one of the following criteria:

• Full-time leading to a qualification that’s at least level 6 on the
• Part-time leading to a qualification that’s at least level 7 on the
• An overseas course of degree level study that’s equal to a UK higher education course and is being run by an overseas higher education institution
• Full-time, with at least 15 hours per week of organized daytime study, leading to a qualification which is at least level 3 on the
• A recognized foundation program as a postgraduate doctor or dentist
• An English language course at level B2 or above on the

Documents Required for UK Student Visas

International students need to submit several supporting documents as part of their online student visa application. You can use the UK government’s website to find out .

In general, international students need the following documents:

• A current passport or other valid travel documentation
• Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS)
• Biometric information
• Proof of English language ability
• Proof that you can pay tuition and support yourself (and any other family members travelling with you)
• Proof of parental or other legal guardian consent and their relationship with you if you are a student under 18
• if you’re from a country where you have to take the test to enter the UK

Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS)

You will need to request your Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies from your school after accepting your unconditional offer. This will get you a reference number you can quote when applying for your UK student visa.

Biometric Information

When you submit your visa application, you’ll be asked to make an appointment at a to provide your biometric information (fingerprints and a photo).

Once you arrive in the UK, you’ll be able to obtain your . The BRP is a legal document detailing your name, date, and place of birth; biometric information; immigration status and conditions of stay; and whether you have access to any public services or benefits, such as healthcare services.

Your visa decision letter will indicate where you can pick up the BRP, and when it must be picked up by.

English Language Ability

The UK government requires students to have a certain level of English language knowledge when they apply for a student visa. The student visa English language requirements can be different than those needed for admission into the desired course.

Your Tier 4 Sponsor will assess your level of English language competence. One of the ways you can demonstrate your knowledge of English is by passing a government-approved , but this isn’t always required. Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) can often make their own language assessment based on the qualifications submitted during the admission process and waive the SELT requirements.

Financial Capacity

International students must show that they’ll have enough money to cover the cost and expenses of their travel and stay in the UK. This includes the cost of travel, course fees, living costs, and any other school expenses and fees.

The monthly living costs you need to show depend on where you’ll be studying in the UK, as the cost of living is much higher in London. In October 2019, the UK government determined the cost of living to be:

• £1,265 per month for students studying in London for the majority of your study (more than 50% of your study time)
• £1,015 per month for students studying outside London or anywhere else in the UK for the majority of your study (more than 50% of your study time)

You must have sufficient funds for the first year of study, or for the entire course if it is less than a year long. If you’re coming with a partner and/or dependents, you must also have enough money to cover your family’s expenses.

You can demonstrate this financial capacity by providing copies of bank statements, details of any loans you’re taking on, and information about any scholarships you have been awarded.

The costs may change over time, so you can check the before applying.

Healthcare Surcharge

As part of their visa application fees, international students are asked to pay the for themselves, and anyone travelling with them. The IHS helps to fund the UK healthcare system, and gives students access to free healthcare while living in the UK.

This means that students will not have to pay to visit a doctor’s office, healthcare centre, or hospital while at school. You may need to pay for dental and optical treatment, and any medicine prescribed to you by a doctor.

Length of Stay

The T4 student visa is typically issued for the full length of your studies. For courses that last over six months, international students can arrive in the UK up to one month before.

In 2020, the UK launched their new post-study work visa. This visa allows international students to stay in-country for up to two years after graduating in order to find work. Students starting their studies in fall of 2020 or later will be eligible.

The post-study work visa is available to graduates of undergraduate and postgraduate programs. It allows graduates to work in any role for up to two years after graduation, at which point they will need to apply to transfer to a Tier 2, or general work, visa.

Travelling with Family

International students sponsored by a higher education institution on a course at level 7 or above, that lasts nine months or more, can apply to bring their dependant family members with them to the UK. A dependent is either:

• The student’s husband, wife or civil partner
• The student’s unmarried or same-sex partner
• The student’s child under 18 years old – including if they were born in the UK during your stay

Visa Processing Time

Visa decisions are generally made within three weeks of your biometrics appointment at the visa application center, although these processing times can vary by country.