Study Visa
We’ve collated information to help you navigate the study visa process with ease, for free.
Before you begin, you need to be sure that you need a student visa as most international students need a student visa to study in the UK. To find out, simply check the UK government website. Your visa will allow you to live and study in the UK for the duration of your course.
How to apply for a Student Visa
If you are 16 or over and want to study a course at higher education level in the UK lasting longer than six months, it is most likely that you will need to apply for a student visa through the Student Route. To apply for your student visa, please follow the steps below:
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Step 1: Applying and getting an offer from a university
To get started, you should apply to your preferred university (or universities) and secure an unconditional offer. On our platform, we provide you with the chance to discover various schools along with the associated scholarships. After receiving and accepting your unconditional offer, your university will furnish you with a document known as the Certificate of Acceptance of Studies (or CAS).
Step 2: Check and confirm your chosen university
During your student visa application, you may be required to demonstrate your English language proficiency. Specific universities have varying prerequisites, so it's crucial to verify the type of English language evidence your university mandates.
Step 3: Starting your student visa application process with us, FOR FREE
After receiving your CAS, it's time to initiate your visa application at your nearest visa application center. You can apply for your visa as early as six months before your course commences. Ensure you have a valid passport and be ready to cover the application fee.
Note: If you’re from an EU country, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway or Switzerland, you can use the UK Immigration: ID Check app on a smartphone to complete the identity stage of your application.
We help our customers with these processes for free, making them easier and seamless to complete.
Note: Your visa application must be approved before you can travel to the UK.