Study in the UK on a Student visa
Check what you need to do to apply for a Student visa and what to do when you arrive in the UK.
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Step 1
You can apply for a Student visa if you鈥檙e 16 or over and want to study on a further or higher education course in the UK.
- Check what you can and cannot do on this visa
- Check what courses you can study on this visa
- Check if you can bring your partner or children ('dependants') with you
If you're under 18 and you want to study at an independent school in the UK, you may be eligible for a Child Student visa instead.
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Step 2
- Check what documents you can use as evidence
- Prove your knowledge of the English language
- Check if you need a tuberculosis (TB) test
If you're doing a masters degree or above, you may need to apply for the Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate.
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Step 3
You'll need to prove your identity as part of your application.
You'll usually get a decision within 3 weeks.
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- Apply to extend if you're already in the UK on Student visa (or a Tier 4 (General) visa) 拢524
- Apply to switch to this visa if you're already in the UK 拢524
You'll need to prove your identity as part of your application.
You'll usually get a decision within 8 weeks.
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Step 4
If your application is successful, you'll get an eVisa. This is an online record of your immigration status.
You鈥檒l need to link your travel document to your UKVI account. This should be the travel document you use to come to the UK.
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Step 5
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Step 6
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Step 7
You might be able to extend your visa to stay longer in the UK.
If you break the conditions of your visa you may not be able to come to the UK again.