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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…
If you’re coming to the UK, you’ll need to prove you have enough money to support yourself and any dependants in the UK.
Apply for a higher education course, track your application and accept or reject your offers.
Find out how much money you need to get a Student or Child Student visa, and how to prove you have the money.
You may need a visa to come to the UK to visit, study or work.
Apply for a Child Student visa to study in the UK if you're under 18 - eligibility, documents, how to apply, extend or switch, how long it takes and how much it costs
Find out if you need an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate to study in the UK.
Apply for a Minister of Religion visa (T2) if you've been offered a job in a faith community - eligibility, extend or switch, knowledge of English, bring your family
What citizens of the EU, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland studying, or planning to study in the UK should consider.
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 Luxembourg, including guidance on residency, healthcare and driving.
Student visas for courses, degrees and independent schools
How to claim R&D expenditure credit (RDEC) for Corporation Tax relief on your company's R&D, if you’re a large company or small and medium-sized enterprise.
Check if you need a visa or permit to work in Sweden and how to get one if you do.
Student finance calculator - get a quick estimate of what student loans, grants, bursaries and other funding you could get - for full-time, part-time and EU students
NHS bursary and grants for medicine, dentistry and healthcare courses.
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