Applying for a student visa
The UK uses a points-based system to asses all international students who want to study in the UK. You get points by proving you have a place on a course and enough money to support yourself.
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Applications
Applying for courses, visas and scholarships doesn’t have to be difficult. We’ve put together some helpful guides to make the process less complicated, as well as advice on where and when to make your applications.
Scholarships for international postgraduate students
There are many sources of funding available to you for studying in the UK – particularly if you are a postgraduate student. The British government and other UK organisations offer a range of international student scholarships and awards.
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To apply for a general student visa you will need to fill in an application form, pay a £145 fee and provide the following information:
- passport or travel document
- visa letter from your UK education provider
- bank statements to prove you have enough money to study and live in the UK
- documents required by your UK education provider when they accepted you for the course
- biometric details (photo and fingerprint scan).
Extending your UK visa
If you don’t want your UK study experience to end just yet, you may need to extend your student visa. You’ll need to pass the points-based assessment to do this, gaining points for proving you have a place on a UK course and enough money to pay fees and everyday living costs.
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The course fees you pay include all the benefits that UK study brings - better English, work experience, developing career-relevant skills, living in a culturally diverse society, and making new friends and contacts.
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These are the key dates for your UCAS application for undergraduate study in the UK:
- Mid-September (the year before the course starts) – all applications open.
- 15 October – closing date for applications to courses in medicine, dentistry, veterinary sciences/medicines and Oxford and Cambridge universities.
- 15 January – closing date for EEA students, except for art and design courses with a 24 March deadline.
- 31 March - if you sent your application by 15 January, UK institutions should send their decisions to UCAS by this date (but they can take longer).
- 5 May – if UCAS receive decisions from your UK institutions by 31 March, you need to reply to any offers by this date. If you don’t, UCAS will decline offers on your behalf.
- 7 May - if you sent your application by 15 January, UK institutions must send their decisions to UCAS by this date. If they don't, UCAS will make any outstanding choices unsuccessful on their behalf.
- 8 June - if UCAS receive decisions from your UK institutions by 7 May, you need to reply to any offers by this date. If you don’t, UCAS will decline offers on your behalf.
- 30 June – closing date for international students outside of the EEA.
- 20 July – if you sent your application by 30 June, UK institutions will send their decision to UCAS by this date.
- 27 July - if UCAS receive decisions from your UK institutions by 20 July, you need to reply to any offers by this date. If you don’t, UCAS will decline offers on your behalf.
How to apply for UK courses
Depending on your chosen type of UK study, there are several different ways to apply to UK institutions. Applications are easy and straightforward if you have the right information - you can even apply online for many UK courses.
— Read moreUCAS applications for UK study
Applying to study an undergraduate course in the UK is much simpler with UCAS. You can apply online and choose up to five different courses at the same time. All UCAS institutions and courses are recognised by the UK government, so you can be sure you’re making the right choice for your UK education.
— Read moreEntry requirements for UK study
The great thing about studying in the UK is that even if you don’t meet the requirements for one course, you can choose another at a different level and work your way up. The UK offers a range of study options to suit international students at all levels.
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