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Funding and university courses for mature students - entry requirements, find courses, student finance
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…
Information for students about what living cost funding is available (including student finance for 2024 to 2025 and 2023 to 2024) for those living in England.
Bursaries and scholarships from universities or colleges including hardship funds.
Student Loans Company provides student advice at start of 24/25 academic year
Apply for an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate, to study certain subjects in the UK.
What citizens of the EU, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland studying, or planning to study in the UK should consider.
Guidance on claiming Universal Credit if you're a student.
Student finance - student loans or student grants for tuition fees and living costs, extra help, student loan repayments.
Types of school and how they're run - community schools, academies, free schools, faith schools, state boarding schools.
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