Student Visa Requirements in the UK

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Sep 30, 2022

Everything you need to know about UK Visas

The UK Government provides an opportunity to international students to study in the country but as a prerequisite, you’ll have to obtain a student visa first.

The visa you need will depend on your age and the type of study you wish to pursue. Here’s an overview of the types of study visas and their application requirements:

Student visa type	Who it’s for	When to apply	Arrival in the UK
Tier 4 (General) student visa	Students aged 16 or over who have been offered a place in a course at a UK educational institution.	Three months before the start of your course.	Up to one week before if your course lasts six months or fewer. Up to one month before if your course lasts more than six months.
Tier 4 (Child) student visa	Students aged between four and 17 who have been offered a place in a course at a UK educational institution with a valid Tier 4 sponsor, such as an independent fee-paying school.	Three months before the start of your course.	Up to one week before if your course lasts six months or fewer. Up to one month before if your course lasts more than six months.
Short-term study visa	Students offered a place in a short-term course in the UK, such as an English language course or training course.	Three months before your date of travel to the UK.	Depends on your nominated travel dates.