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Find out if you need an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate to study in the UK.
Apply for a Student visa to study in the UK if you're 16 or over - eligibility, extend or switch your visa, how much it costs and how long it takes
You can apply for a Student visa to study in the UK if you’re 16 or over…
You must have an unconditional offer of a place on a course with a…
You must have enough money to pay for your course and support yourself in…
You must prove your knowledge of the English language when you apply. You…
When you apply for your Student visa you must provide: a current passport…
You must apply online for a Student visa. Check which documents you’ll…
Your partner and children (‘dependants’) may be able to apply to come to…
You may be able to extend your Student visa to stay longer and continue…
You may be able to switch to a Student visa if you already have permission…
Documents, certificates, letters and notes available at the British Embassy and Consulates in China.
Find the address, contact details and opening times of the UK visa application centre for your country.
Apply for an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate, to study certain subjects in the UK.
Information for British citizens moving to or living in China, including guidance on residency, healthcare and travel.
How to apply for an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate, what's involved in the application process and how long it takes.
To protect your patent outside of the UK, you usually need to apply in each country you want protection in.
Downloadable standard letters to explain services are not available in some British embassies, high commissions and consulates.
This form should be completed and handed in at the counter with your documents to be legalised and your online payment receipt.
How someone in Poland can get documents prepared, witnessed or certified, take an oath of British citizenship and obtain informative notes.
How someone in Switzerland can get documents legalised, witnessed or certified, take an oath, make an affirmation or affidavit and obtain informative notes.
All international applications must be accompanied by the appropriate fee sheet.
Student visas for courses, degrees and independent schools
Eligibility, fees, applying, renewing and updating
This notice outlines how the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Academic Technology Approval Scheme Unit processes personal data to review applications for UK study.
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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