Most international students need a student visa to study in the UK. Finding out whether you need a visa to study is easy
Your student visa will allow you to live and study in the UK throughout your course.
Applying for your student visaIf 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 Dunya Consultant
Follow this step-by-step guide to applying for your student visa:
Step 1: Apply to your chosen university (or universities) and receive an unconditional offer. Step 2: Once you have received your unconditional offer, and you have accepted it, your university will give you a document called a Certificate of Acceptance of Studies (or CAS). Step 3: Once you have your CAS, you can begin the visa application process. You can apply for your visa up to six months before your course starts. You will need to pay an application fee (£363 for students) and have a current passport. Step 4: As part of your application, you will need to pay a fee called an Immigration Health Surcharge. This gives you access to the UK’s National Health Service. Students receive a 25 per cent discount on the usual cost, so the rate for student visa holders is £470 per year. Step 5: As part of your student visa application, you may need to prove your knowledge of the English language. Different universities have different requirements, so make sure you check what form of English language evidence you will need with your university.Dunya team will provide you with advice about your visa application, so don’t be afraid to reach out for support. Dunya consultants have dedicated immigration advisors that are on hand to support international students with their visa application.
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