​

Important: The information contained below is for guidance only. Although every effort is made to ensure its accuracy, we strongly recommend you visit the gov.uk for up-to-date information. Further details on eligibility, required documents and application can be found here - https://www.gov.uk/study-visit-visa/overview

​

There are two main routes for students who wish to study in the UK:

 

1. Short-term study

​​

This visa is available to those who wish to do a short course of study in the UK (for example an English Language course). This consists of the following sub-categories:

​

- Short-term Study (6 months) – for students aged 16 years or above (course duration - 6 months or less). This is formerly known as Student    Visitor Visa. 

- Short-term Study (11 months) – for students aged 16 years or above (only for pure English Language courses that last up to 11 months in      length). This is formerly known as Extended Student Visitor Visa. 

- Short-term Study (Child) – for students aged under 16 years old (course duration - 6 months or less). This is formerly known as Child Visitor Visa route for short-term studies. 

 

​    2. Tier 4

​

Under the Points-Based System (PBS), this visa type is broadly speaking for those who wish to study for more than 6 months. However, Tier 4 visa can be for full-time courses of any length, for example 3 months Pre-sessional English language course. There are 2 sub-categories under Tier 4 route:

​

- Tier 4 General Student

- Tier 4 Child Student

​

​