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Want to study in the UK? Find out whether you need to apply for a UK student visa, and how the application process works.<br /><br />UK visa requirements and general immigration criteria are managed by the <a data-mce-href="http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/" href="http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/" target="_blank">UK Border Agency (UKBA)</a>, which has an easy-to-navigate site to help you determine <a data-mce-href="http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/visas-immigration/do-you-need-a-visa/" href="http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/visas-immigration/do-you-need-a-visa/" target="_blank">whether you need a UK student visa</a>. All the international students are likely to need a visa to study in the UK.</div>
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<br /><b><u><span style="font-size: large;">Types of UK student visa:</span></u></b></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-size: large;"></span></u></b><br />If
 you're doing a short course or an 11-month English language course, and
 are over 18 years old, you may be eligible for the student visitor 
visa. This is valid up to 6 months for short courses and can be extended
 for a stay of up to 11 months for English language courses. If you're 
doing a longer course, you'll need to make sure your chosen institution 
is on the <a data-mce-href="http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/visas-immigration/studying/adult-students/education-provider/" href="http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/visas-immigration/studying/adult-students/education-provider/" target="_blank">UKBA list of trusted sponsors</a>.
 You can either apply for a Tier 4 (Child) student visa (if you're aged 
4-17) or a Tier 4 (General) student visa for those aged 18 and over.<br /><br />You
 may also apply for entry to the UK as a prospective student. To do this
 you must prove you have been in touch with some UK universities. This 
visa will be valid for six months, during which time you may study - 
though it is advisable to upgrade to a full student visa sooner rather 
than later.<br /><br /><u><span style="font-size: large;"><b>UK student visa requirements:</b></span></u></div>
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<br />Your course provider
 may be willing to help you to apply for a UK student visa once you have
 been offered a place on a course, so it's always worth asking. You can 
apply for the visa up to three months in advance of the start date of 
your course. Make sure to allow plenty of time, as <a data-mce-href="http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/visas-immigration/general-info/processing-times/" href="http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/visas-immigration/general-info/processing-times/" target="_blank">average visa processing</a> times may vary.<br /><br />UK
 student visas are awarded on a points-based system. In order to meet 
all the UK student visa requirements, you'll need to provide:<br />Details
 of your passport; A recent photograph; A 'Confirmation of Acceptance 
for Studies (CAS)' form from your course provider (worth 30 points); 
Proof of adequate English language skills, through one of the 
UKBA-approved <a data-mce-href="http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/visas-immigration/studying/adult-students/can-you-apply/english-language/" href="http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/visas-immigration/studying/adult-students/can-you-apply/english-language/" target="_blank">English language tests</a> (or perhaps through an alternate test or Skype interview with your course provider).<br /><br />Proof
 you have financial support throughout your stay in the UK (worth 10 
points); This proof of financial support can take the form of bank 
statements or a letter from your financial sponsor, showing you can 
cover your tuition fees, accommodation and living costs. You may be 
required to show you have a budget of at least £800-1,000 
(US$1,320-1,650) per month.<br /><br />You may also be required to produce 
documents showing your academic qualifications, and to attend an 
interview or biometric test, which includes a digital scan of your 
fingerprints. Depending on your country of origin, you may also be 
required to have certain medical vaccinations.<br /><br /><u><b><span style="font-size: large;">Using your UK student visa:</span></b></u></div>
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<br />When
 you enter the UK, a UK Border Agency officer will put a stamp on your 
passport that states the duration of your stay in the UK. You cannot 
extend your stay beyond this period. Before you arrive, you must make 
sure you are fully immunized, remembering to pack your immunization 
record in your hand luggage in case you are asked to show the Border 
Agency officer at your UK port of entry.<br /><br />While UK student visitor
 visa holders and prospective student visa holders are not allowed to 
work in the UK, Tier 4 student visa holders can work a certain amount of
 hours per week in the holiday periods.</div>

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