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Applying for your student visa

If you are 16 or over and want to study a course at a higher education level in the UK lasting longer than six months, it is most likely that you will need to apply for a student visa through the Student Route.

Follow this step-by-step guide to applying for your student visa:

• Step 1: Apply to your chosen university (or universities) and receive an unconditional offer.
• Step 2: Once you have received your unconditional offer, and you have accepted it, your university will give you a document called a Certificate of Acceptance of Studies (or CAS).
• Step 3: Once you have your CAS, you can begin the visa application process. You can apply for your visa up to six months before your course starts. You will need to pay an application fee (£363 for students) and have a current passport.
• European students: If you’re from an EU country, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, or Switzerland, you can use the UK Immigration: ID Check app on a smartphone to complete the identity stage of your application.
• Step 4: As part of your application, you will need to pay a fee called an Immigration Health Surcharge. This gives you access to the UK’s National Health Service. Students receive a 25 percent discount on the usual cost, so the rate for student visa holders is £470 per year.
• European students: If you have a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC), you may be able to apply for a refund of the cost of the Immigration Health Surcharge. Check the GOV.UK website to find out if you are eligible to apply for a refund.
• Step 5: As part of your student visa application, you may need to prove your knowledge of the English language. Different universities have different

requirements, so make sure you check what form of English language evidence you will need with your university.

• Step 6: You will need to complete your application and have it accepted before you arrive in the UK.

Your university will provide you with advice about your visa application, so don’t be afraid to reach out for support. Some universities have dedicated immigration advisors that are on hand to support international students with their visa applications.

Other types of visa

Visitor Route

If you’re studying in the UK at an accredited institution for less than six months, you can do this as a visitor. Many students (including those from the European Union and other eligible countries) won’t need a visa for courses lasting less than six months.

Students from some countries will need to apply for a standard visitor visa to do a short course in the UK. Check if you need a visa to study in the UK.

If someone you know is coming to visit you on holiday to the UK, they may need to apply for a visitor visa.

Short-term Student Route

Short-term student visas are available to students who want to study English language courses that are between six and 11 months long.

Child Student Route

If you’re aged between four and 17 years old, you can apply for a child student visa to study at a school in the UK.