Tier 4 / Students

TIER 4 STUDENT VISAS:

You can apply for an adult student visa if you are coming to the United Kingdom for your post-16 education.

If you are 16 or 17 years old and want to study a course at National Qualification Framework level 3 or above, you can agree with your approved education provider either to apply as an adult or child. Those studying for an English language qualification at Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) Level A2 or above must apply as an adult student.

How long can I come for?

Type of course	Length of course	Length of stay allowed
Degree level or above	12 months or more	The full length of the course plus four months after the end of your course
Degree level or above	Six months or more, but less than 12 months	The full length of the course plus two months after the end of your course
Course to prepare you for study (known as pre-sessional)	Less than six months	The full length of the course plus one month after the end of your course
Short course (not one to prepare you for study)	Less than six months	The full length of the course plus seven days after the end of your course
Below degree level	12 months or more	The full length of the course (up to a maximum of three years if you are 18 years old or above) plus four months after the end of your course
Below degree level	Six months or more, but less than 12 months	The full length of the course plus two months after the end of your course
Postgraduate doctors and dentists on a recognised Foundation programme	Maximum of three years	The full length of the course (up to a maximum of three years) plus one month after the end of your course

You need 40 points to be able to apply for a student visa and must provide the proof needed with your application form.

Points	What you gets points for	Proof and documents needed
30	Doing a course (at an acceptable level) with an approved education provider (also known as sponsorship)	Visa letter from your approved education provider, and the documents used to get the visa letter
10	Having enough money to cover your course fees and monthly living costs (also known as maintenance)	Bank statement or letter confirming that you have enough money available to cover your course fees and monthly living costs for up to one year, at the time you submit your application

Please be aware that there are very specific criterias that need to be met regarding accommodation and fnud at the point of application. We can assist in an application for student visa, whether in country or if the applicant is abroad.

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0161 238 8645

Gainsborough House, 109 Portland Street, Manchester, M1 6DN, United Kingdom

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