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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…
Apply for an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate, to study certain subjects in the UK.
This is advice for UK sponsors whose students are affected by coronavirus (COVID-19).
How to apply for an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate, what's involved in the application process and how long it takes.
How you can show you know English when you apply for citizenship and to settle in the UK, and when you do not have to.
Recognised bodies, listed bodies, recognised universities, accredited higher learning institutions, bogus degrees
How to apply for a Student sponsor licence.
If you're going back to university after studying previously or you're repeating a year, this can affect your student finance.
Certifier checklist and evidence fact sheet to help students submit their evidence when applying for tuition fees only. Forms are for the 2024 to 2025 and 2023 to 2024 academic years.
The following assistance is available to education institutions that hold a Student or Child Student route licence.
Form EX504: Graduated Fees reference to a judge.
Student visas for courses, degrees and independent schools
A step-by-step guide to using miscellaneous confirmation of acceptance for studies (CAS) functions.
Student route
A step-by-step guide to creating a confirmation of acceptance for studies (CAS). This document should be viewed with the SMS guide 4.
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