UK Visa categories for students | Pathways Visas

UK is listed among the best places to study abroad, but securing a place at a university and a visa to go with it can sometimes be a confusing process. This blog post would acquaint you with the types of UK visas for international students. Read on:

· Tier 4 (General) student visa

This visa category is for students coming to the UK for post-16 education. A Tier 4 (General) student must be at least 16 years old.

• Tier 4 (Child) student visa

Children between 4 and 17 years of age can visit UK for their education by applying for Tier 4 (Child) student visa. Students applying under this visa category can only study at independent schools.

• Short term study visa

This visa category is applicable for migrants who have been offered a place on a course in the UK at an accepted place of study and have enough money to support themselves without working or help from public funds. The course must be offered by an education provider with valid Tier 4 sponsor license or an education institution listed on Home Office site.

• Prospective student

This visa category allows students to come to UK and then finalize their study arrangements for Tier 4 course of study. Hence, you can visit UK as a prospective student if you have been provisionally accepted on a course, with final acceptance dependent on an interview.

It is important to note that the students applying for the Tier 4 visa are required to have 40 points in total. A valid Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies from a fully licensed Tier 4 sponsor (30 points) and adequate funds to cover course fees and monthly living costs (10 points).

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