Visas

Applying for a Visa

The length of your course will determine which type of visa you need to apply for.

Visitor Route

If you’re studying in the U.K. at an accredited institution for less than six months, you can do this as a visitor. Many students (including those from the European Union and other eligible countries) won’t need a visa for courses lasting less than six months. Students from some countries must apply for a standard visitor visa to do a short course in the U.K. If someone you know is coming to visit you on holiday to the U.K., they may need to apply for a visitor visa.

Short-Term Student Route

Short-term student visas are available to students who want to study English language courses that are between six and 11 months long.

Child Student Route

If you're aged between 4 and 17 years old, you can apply for a child student visa to study at a school in the UK. Find out more about child study visas.

For more information see the following websites:

Study in the UK - GOV.UK

UKCISA - international student advice and guidance - Student immigration: the basics

Student visas | Study UK