You can apply as an adult student if you are coming to the United Kingdom for your post-16 education. Here you will find information on visa cost, application form, study visa extension and eligibilty for Tier 4 student visa.
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Adult student:
If you are 16 or 17 years old and want to study a course at National Qualification Framework level 3 or above, you can agree with your approved education provider either to apply as an adult or child. Those studying for an English language qualification at Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) Level A2 or above must apply as an adult student. See Studying as a child for more information on how to apply as a child student.
How long can I come for and how long will it be extended?
Type of course --------Length of course ----- Length of stay allowed
Degree level or above --- 12 months or more ------The full length of the course + 4 months
Degree level or above ----6 -12months ------------The full length of the course +2 months
Pre-sessionalCourse -----Less than 6 months ----- The full length of the course + 1 month. Short course ------------ Less than 6 months ----- The full length of the course + 7 days.
Below degree level ------ 1 - 3 years -------------- The full length of the course +4 months Below degree level ------ 6 - 12 months ----------- The full length of the course +2 months Postgraduate doctors ----Upto of 3 years ----------The full length of the course +1 months and dentists
How much does a student visa cost?
The student visa application fee depends on where you apply from:
Inside the United Kingdom by post - £357
Inside the United Kingdom at a Public Enquiry Office (PEO) - £565
Outside the United Kingdom - £145
What application form should I use?
If you are applying from inside the United Kingdom, you should use the Tier 4 (general) application form, which you can find on the right side of this page.
If you are applying from outside the United Kingdom, go to our Application form page
What do I need to apply?
Points for Visa letter and Maintanace fund:
You need 40 points to be able to apply for a student visa and must provide the proof needed with your application form.
Points --- 30
What you gets points for --- Doing a course (at an acceptable level) with an approved education provider (also known as sponsorship)
Proof and documents needed --- Visa letter from your approved education provider, and the documents used to get the visa letter
Points ---10
What you gets points for --- Having enough money to cover your course fees and monthly living costs (also known as maintenance)
Proof and documents needed --- Bank statement or letter confirming that you have enough money available to cover your course fees and monthly living costs for up to one year, at the time you submit your application.
Money needed:
The money that you need includes course fees and monthly living costs. The monthly living costs needed depends on where you are studying.
Length of course----Where will study -------------- Money needed
9 months or less ------In London -------Course fees + £800 for each month of the course
9 months or less------Outside London --Course fees + £600 for each month of the course
More than 9 months --In London -------First year of fees+£7,200 to cover the first year in UK
More than 9 months --Outside London--First year of fees +£5,400 to cover the first year in UK
Visa letter for adult students:
The visa letter for adult student is an official offer letter which the education provider gives you. You must provide the visa letter with your application form as part of your documents and proof. It shows that you are studying a course (at an acceptable level) with an approved education provider and are able to get 30 points.
ID cards and biometrics:
Your identity card is proof of your permission to stay in the United Kingdom and shows any conditions you must meet while you are here. It helps your approved education provider see what you are entitled to. The card enables you to confirm your identity, what rights you have to study or work here and to access public services.
If you are applying from inside the United Kingdom, you will have to apply for an identity card for foreign nationals.
You must have your photograph taken and give your fingerprints, which are known as your biometric information.
If you are applying from outside the United Kingdom, you will have to check with local visa application centre to see what biometrics you need to give.
What do I need to apply for extension?
You need 40 points to be able to apply for a student visa for your extension and must provide the proof needed with your application form. and your extension will be depending on length of your current course as it is mentioned in the above table.
Points ---30
What you gets points for --- Doing a course (at an acceptable level) with an approved education provider (also known as sponsorship)
Proof and documents needed --- Visa letter from your approved education provider, and the documents used to get the visa letter
Points ---10
What you gets points for --- Having enough money to cover your course fees and monthly living costs (also known as maintenance)
Proof and documents needed --- Bank statement or letter confirming that you have enough money available to cover your course fees and monthly living costs for up to one year, at the time you submit your application
You must be able to prove that the money you need to apply has been in your account for 28 days before you submit your application.
Sponsored students extension
If you are in the United Kingdom as a postgraduate doctor or dentist or as a student and are being sponsored, or if your sponsorship ended in the last 12 months, we must receive consent from your sponsor to give you permission to stay. If your sponsor does not give this permission, we will refuse your application. If you received private sponsorship during your studies, we do not need your sponsor's consent. You should send an original letter from your sponsor giving us their consent for us to allow to you stay in the United Kingdom.
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