UK student visa requirements

• Have an unconditional offer of a place on a course with a licensed Student Visa sponsor.
• Be able to speak, read, write and understand English.
• Have enough money to support yourself and pay for your course.

You must apply for your student visa application online using the British Government's official Gov.UK website (unless you are applying from North Korea, in which case you can use a hardcopy form).

You can apply up to three months before your intended date of travel to the UK. Your application date is the date when your application fee is paid.

You can apply up to three months before your intended date of travel to the UK. Your application date is the date when your application fee is paid.

• A current passport or other valid travel documentation.
• Evidence of funds to provide your living expenses for the duration of your course.
• Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) reference number and documents used to obtain CAS.
• Passport-sized colour photograph.
• Tuberculosis screening (if required).
• Assessment documentation.
• Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) clearance certificate (if required).

• Not a citizen of the country you are applying from.
• Under 18 years of age.
• Have family (dependents).

If any of your supporting documents is not in English, you will need to have it translated.

Each translated document must be dated and include the translator's name and signature, and you will need confirmation that it is an accurate translation of the original document.

You must provide evidence of your knowledge of the English language when you apply for your visa. This usually means passing a secure English language test such as IELTS.

UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) have minimum English language requirements for reading, writing, listening and speaking according to your level of study. Your education institution (sponsor) may have different English language requirements.

There is a chance you may be interviewed by a UKVI officer as part of the visa application process. If you cannot hold a simple conversation without an interpreter, you may be refused entry to the UK, regardless of your English language results.

As part of your application, you must also obtain a biometric residence permit (BRP) from UKVI.

You will need to make an appointment with UKVI to have your fingers and thumbs scanned and a digital photo taken of your face.