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What citizens of the EU, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland studying, or planning to study in the UK should consider.
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…
Findings from interviews with students about the experience of working while studying in higher education. BIS research paper number 142.
What you need to do if you're planning to start higher education in the EU.
Guidance on claiming Universal Credit if you're a student.
Student visa - check which courses you can study, prepare supporting documents, apply, what happens at the UK border
This contains important actions and clarifications for institutions delivering 16 to 19 provision.
This contains important actions and clarifications for institutions delivering 16 to 19 study programmes.
This collection contains immigration staff guidance about applications to study in the UK
An outline of the delivery patterns that are outside of standard delivery.
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.
Information on funding work experience in 16 to 19 study programmes.
Information for institutions on the maths and English condition of funding.
Student visas for courses, degrees and independent schools
Qualitative research with mature students (aged 21 or above) about their higher education choices and experiences, and their views on modular study.
Guidance and tips for British nationals studying at university in the USA
The advanced maths premium is funding for additional students studying an eligible level 3 maths qualification.
An overview of 16 to 19 funding.
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