Student Visa

This category of visa is for people who are either 16 years old or above. It is also applicable for those who aim to take admission and continue their studies in the UK.

If you aspire to become a student in an independent school in the UK, get in touch with us. Those who want to apply for a UK student visa but come in the age category of 4 to 17 years old should go for the Child Student Visa.

Requirements for the UK student visa

If you wish to get a UK Student Visa, you will have to meet some requirements. We have outlined some basic requirements of the UK Visas and Immigration that include:

  • You are 16 years old or above
  • You have been made an offer by a licensed student sponsor regarding an unconditional place in a registered course within the UK.
  • To get access to a student visa in the UK, you need to be able to write, read, and speak the English language. You should have a minimum of CEFR level B2 (that is the case only if the student is studying at degree level or higher than that). If the education level is below the graduate degree, then you should have a CEFR level of B1.
  • You have enough finances to support your living during the course of study. Moreover, you should also be able to bear the dues of the course without relying on any public funding or help from the local people.
  • Your parents and/or guardian have given consent regarding your willingness to study in the UK (a very important condition if you are 16 or 17 years old).
  • However, these are only the general conditions. To get access to the tier 4 visa, you might have to provide more or less info, depending on your situation. To get more info regarding this matter, you should contact our immigration lawyer.

Point-based System: 70-point Requirement

While the points-based immigration system may appear intimidating, meeting the 70-point threshold is actually quite simple. If you match the main eligibility conditions, you will eventually reach the 70-point mark.

  • The following is how the points work:
  • Receiving Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (50 points)
  • You must be able to demonstrate that your English language skill is at or above the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFRL) B2 level (10 points)
  • Meeting the financial requirements (10 points)

Course Requirements For Student Visa

If you wish to study in the United Kingdom, you must follow the Student Visa guidelines. The following courses are eligible:

  • Part-time course leading to a higher-level certificate than a bachelor’s degree (RQF level 7 or above)
  • For postgraduate doctors or dentists, a recognised foundation programme is available.
  • Full-time programme leading to a bachelor’s degree or higher qualification (RQF level 6, 7 or 8)
  • Full-time degree-level or higher (RQF level 6, 7, or 8) course that will be taught as part of an abroad programme and is equivalent to a UK higher education course.
  • Full-time programme leading to a certificate or diploma below the level of a bachelor’s degree (RQF level 3, 4 or 5). A minimum of 15 hours of organised daytime study per week is required.
  • An English language course at the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFRL) level B2

Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies

Once an education provider makes you an unconditional offer, they will provide you with a CAS reference number. To get a UK student visa, you need to apply within the first 6 months of receiving your CAS.

You must not have used the CAS in a previous application form. In addition, the respective institution must not have withdrawn its offer at the time of visa application.

The CAS must have some crucial information, including details of the course, its level, the place, costs, and fulfillment of English language requirements for the student to be eligible for a tier 4 visa.

Dependant family members of students

The following is a list of students who can bring a dependant partner and/or child with them to the UK if they are applying through a student visa UK:

  • A student on a postgraduate level who will be in the UK for 9 months or longer
  • Students of RQF level 7 or above who is going to stay for at least 9 months or longer
  • A student sponsored by the government for a course that has duration of more than 6 months
  • A Doctorate Extension Scheme Student

What is the Process for Obtaining a Student Visa?

You can apply for a Student Visa online from both inside and outside the United Kingdom. The majority of applicants prefer to submit their visa application from the comfort of their own home.

The first step is to fill out the online application form. After you’ve finished it, If you submit your application from outside the United Kingdom, you should receive a response within three weeks. The average processing period for applications submitted within the United Kingdom is eight weeks.