Making a student visa application
These pages provide guidance on how to apply for a Student visa to study in the UK.
Applying from inside the UK
Specific information for those applying from inside the UK.
Applying from inside the UK
Applying from outside the UK
Specific information for those applying from outside the UK.
Applying from outside the UK
What is the student visa route?
Information about the new student visa introduced in October 2020.About the student visa route?
Supporting documents
Examples of documents you can provide to support your Visa application.
Supporting documents
Academic progression
You need to meet academic progression rules to obtain a Student Visa.
Academic progression
Academic Technology Approval Scheme
Some courses require you to obtain Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) clearance as part of the Visa application.
Academic Technology Approval Scheme
Immigration Health Surcharge
You may have to pay a surcharge as part of your Visa application to access NHS services.
Immigration Health Surcharge
Problems with your application
Guidance for applicants having problems with their application.