Applying to study in the UK from around the world
Discover how to apply to study in the UK from outside of the USA and EU/EEA/Switzerland. Make sure you've got your documents ready and are prepared to act quickly to avoid any delays.
Discover how to apply to study in the UK from outside of the USA and EU/EEA/Switzerland. Make sure you've got your documents ready and are prepared to act quickly to avoid any delays.
If you're planning to study in the UK as a European citizen, find specific information here.
Citizens from countries around the world require a student visa to study in the UK.
It's expected that there'll be high demand for UK student visas this summer. Remember to apply for your student visa as early as possible as soon as you have received your Certificate of Acceptance for Study (CAS) from your education provider. August is the peak month for UK student visa applications. Beat the rush and apply before August, if possible, to allow time to travel for September course start dates.
You can apply six months before your course start date.
You can apply on GOV.uk up to six months before your course start date.
Make sure you pay your visa fee and the Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS).
A visa vignette (sticker) will be stuck inside your passport with three months validity (from the start of your visa) to travel.
You'll be contacted when your passport is ready for collection. Please do not attend the VAC until you have been contacted.
You'll need:
You might need: