International Student Information
Student Visa
You can study in the UK without needing to apply for a student visa if:
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You are a national of a country in the European Economic Area (EEA) or
Switzerland;
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You are a British overseas territories citizen, unless you are from one of
the sovereign base areas in Cyprus;
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You are a Commonwealth citizen with permission to enter or stay in the UK
because at least one of your grandparents was born here; or you have no
conditions or time limit attached to your stay.
As a Tier 4 (General) student, you must have
40 points in the UKBA’s
point’s assessment.
You can score:
30 points for having a valid confirmation
of acceptance for studies, which you get for studying a course at an
acceptable level with an approved education provider (also known as a 'Tier
4 sponsor'); and10 points for having enough
money to cover your course
fees and living costs.
Evidence you will need when applying for a visa:
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A valid letter of confirmation of studies at a Tier 4 Licensed College.
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Previous Qualification Certificates
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Any receipts for money already paid to the education provider.
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Proof of finances to prove you are able to support yourself financially
while living in the UK. This can be bank statements or a letter from a
sponsor.
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You must provide two recent passport photographs of yourself and any
partners or children that are applying at the same time as you. All the
photographs must have the name of the person in the picture written on the
back.
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You must send your original passport or travel document.
For more information please visit:
http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk
