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
Using the 'Search' panel (look to the right) you can find 3000 UK scholarships and 150,000 UK courses. You can also find useful advice on applying for courses, visas and scholarships in the articles in this section. We hope you find this useful.
UK course fees for international students
UK education is fantastic value for money. The course fees you pay include all the benefits that UK study brings - excellent teaching, better English, work experience, developing career-relevant skills, living in a culturally diverse society, and making new friends and contacts.
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A great mix of students
428,225 international students enrolled at UK universities 2010-11 (HESA).
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Study scholarships
Use the Search (top-right of the website) to find UK scholarships and grants.
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UCAS
At www.ucas.com you can make five choices on one application.
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Help for you from UKCISA
UKCISA's website has lots of advice to help you settle in to the UK.
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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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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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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Finding and applying for UK courses
Depending on your chosen type of study, there are several different ways to apply to UK schools, colleges and universities. Applications are easy and straightforward if you have the right information - you can also apply online for many UK courses.
— Read more about finding and applying for UK coursesApplying through UCAS
Your UCAS application is the first step towards studying the course you want at your chosen university or college in the UK. Here's a quick guide.
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Applying for a UK student visa
Before you begin your UK education, check to see if you need a visa. If you do, there are several types of study visa, depending on your age, the length of your course and the level at which you plan to study.
— More about UK study visasDownload the 2013 Education UK guides
The 2013 Education UK guides are designed to help you plan your UK studies. They include detailed information on how to apply for courses, visas, scholarships and much, much more.
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