Country guide
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Europe · LondonHDI 0.946GDP per capita (PPP) 60620
Student decision
Student work20 h/weekOfficielSource · 2026-06-30
Post-study workGraduate Route: 2 years to stay and work after a bachelor's or master's degree (3 years after a PhD).OfficielSource · 2026-06-30
Admission languageEnglish level B2 (CEFR) required, e.g. IELTS for UKVI ≥ 5.5 in each component.OfficielSource · 2026-06-30
Cost of living≈ £1,529/month in London, ≈ £1,171/month outside London (proof required for up to 9 months)Source · 2026-07-01T00:00:00.000Z
Student visaThe Student visa (formerly Tier 4 General) is required for people aged 16+ from outside the UK/Ireland coming to study with a licensed sponsor institution; it requires a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS).Source · 2026-07-01T00:00:00.000Z
Preparation & steps
Required documentsDocuments required for the UK Student visa application, according to GOV.UK.Source · 2026-07-01T00:00:00.000Z
Application documents
- Valid passport or travel document
- Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) from the institution
- Proof of sufficient funds (tuition fees + living costs)
- Valid ATAS certificate if required by the course and nationality
- Tuberculosis (TB) test results if required for the country
- Written consent from the financial sponsor where applicable
- Parental consent and proof of relationship if the applicant is under 18