{"id":8326,"date":"2023-06-14T14:38:28","date_gmt":"2023-06-14T09:08:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.devbeta.in\/sushant\/?p=8326"},"modified":"2025-01-29T16:22:16","modified_gmt":"2025-01-29T10:52:16","slug":"types-of-courses-valid-under-uk-student-visa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/immigration\/types-of-courses-valid-under-uk-student-visa\/","title":{"rendered":"Types of Courses valid under UK Student Visa"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/immigration\/types-of-courses-valid-under-uk-student-visa\/#What_is_a_UK_student_visa\" >What is a UK student visa?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/immigration\/types-of-courses-valid-under-uk-student-visa\/#How_to_get_a_student_visa_for_the_UK\" >How to get a student visa for the UK?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/immigration\/types-of-courses-valid-under-uk-student-visa\/#UK_Student_Visa_Fees\" >UK Student Visa Fees<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/immigration\/types-of-courses-valid-under-uk-student-visa\/#Documents_to_apply_for_a_UK_student_visa\" >Documents to apply for a UK student visa<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/immigration\/types-of-courses-valid-under-uk-student-visa\/#How_to_apply_student_visa_for_the_UK\" >How to apply student visa for the UK?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/immigration\/types-of-courses-valid-under-uk-student-visa\/#List_of_Cities_in_United_Kingdom_for_Students\" >List of Cities in United Kingdom for Students:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>As of 2022, the sponsored study visas issued in all countries are 375,999 (as per British Council reports). There are many courses you can study under the <strong>UK student visa<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. Full-Time Course- <\/strong>Three types of qualifications students can get under this course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>One, they will receive a qualification below and a daytime study of at least 15hrs\/ week.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Two, they will receive a qualification degree level or above.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Third, they will get a degree level or above equivalent to UK higher education programme.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. Part-Time Programme<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Students will receive a qualification degree level or above.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. <\/strong>A recognised foundation study for PG doctors or dentists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4. <\/strong>English language course at level B2 or above in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_UK_student_visa\"><\/span><strong>What is a UK student visa?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A UK Student visa is granted to students who want to study in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/country\/united-kingdom\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>UK<\/strong><\/a>. The visa will allow students to study for the duration of the course.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A general student visa permits students above 16 years who want to study at the post-secondary level. It was also previously known as a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/immigration\/latest-updates-information-on-tier4-student-visa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tier 4 visa<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A short-term student visa permits students who want to enrol in short-term courses or English programmes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_get_a_student_visa_for_the_UK\"><\/span><strong>How to get a student visa for the UK?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are many steps involved in getting a UK student visa processed:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Requirements<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Students should have an offer letter for a full-time course from a valid student sponsor.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Financial proof of enough funds to study and stay in the UK.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Students can read, write and speak English.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Students must be above 16 years of age.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"UK_Student_Visa_Fees\"><\/span><strong>UK Student Visa Fees<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If students apply for a visa from abroad, it will cost \u00a3363.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If a student applies for a visa from within the UK, it will cost \u00a3490.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Documents_to_apply_for_a_UK_student_visa\"><\/span><strong>Documents to apply for a UK student visa<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Valid passport<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Letter of acceptance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Educational certificates<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Health certificate (tuberculosis certificate)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Two photographs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Birth certificate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>English test score<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Financial proof<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_apply_student_visa_for_the_UK\"><\/span><strong>How to apply student visa for the UK?<br><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The process for applying for the visa takes a lot of lengthy process. But, with the right documents, you can crack through the process. These steps can guide you on how to apply for it:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> Proof of confirmation letter from the university you intend to study.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> Financial proof to cover the cost of living in the UK.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 3:<\/strong> Keep all documents ready.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 4:<\/strong> Apply online through the official UK Visa website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 5:<\/strong> Book an appointment at the visa application centre. You will get a confirmed email with an appointment number.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 6:<\/strong> Payment method<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>By Standard Chartered Bank.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>By demand draft from a nationalised or foreign bank.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>At Visa Application Centre.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Online payment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 7:<\/strong> Visit the application centre on the appointed date and complete the application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Read Also:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/immigration\/uk-student-visa-requirements\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UK Student Visa Requirements<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/immigration\/things-to-know-before-going-for-uk-student-visa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Things to know before going for UK Student Visa<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"List_of_Cities_in_United_Kingdom_for_Students\"><\/span><strong>List of Cities in United Kingdom for Students:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/united-kingdom\/city\/london\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">London<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/united-kingdom\/city\/sheffield\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sheffield<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/united-kingdom\/city\/coventry\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Coventry<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/united-kingdom\/city\/manchester\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Manchester<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/united-kingdom\/city\/edinburgh\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Edinburgh<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/united-kingdom\/city\/birmingham\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Birmingham<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/united-kingdom\/city\/leicester\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Leicester<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/united-kingdom\/city\/nottingham\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Nottingham<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/united-kingdom\/city\/liverpool\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Liverpool<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/united-kingdom\/city\/exeter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Exeter<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/united-kingdom\/city\/glasgow\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Glasgow<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/united-kingdom\/city\/leeds\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Leeds<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/united-kingdom\/city\/cardiff\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cardiff<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/united-kingdom\/city\/aberdeen\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Aberdeen<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/united-kingdom\/city\/newcastle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Newcastle<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/united-kingdom\/city\/oxford\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Oxford<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/united-kingdom\/city\/reading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Reading<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/united-kingdom\/city\/york\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">York<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/united-kingdom\/city\/bristol\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bristol<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/united-kingdom\/city\/cambridge\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cambridge<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/united-kingdom\/city\/kingston\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kingston<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/united-kingdom\/city\/dundee\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dundee<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/united-kingdom\/city\/plymouth\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Plymouth<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/united-kingdom\/city\/gloucester\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gloucester<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/united-kingdom\/city\/hatfield\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hatfield<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/united-kingdom\/city\/stirling\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Stirling<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/united-kingdom\/city\/southampton\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Southampton<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/united-kingdom\/city\/bournemouth\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bournemouth<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/united-kingdom\/city\/swansea\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Swansea<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/united-kingdom\/city\/belfast\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Belfast<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/united-kingdom\/city\/brighton\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Brighton<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/united-kingdom\/city\/bath\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bath<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/united-kingdom\/city\/wolverhampton\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wolverhampton<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/united-kingdom\/city\/loughborough\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Loughborough<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/united-kingdom\/city\/salford\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Salford<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/united-kingdom\/city\/warwick\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Warwick<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/united-kingdom\/city\/stockton-on-tees\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Stockton on Tees<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/united-kingdom\/city\/medway\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Medway<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/united-kingdom\/city\/cheltenham\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cheltenham<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/united-kingdom\/city\/durham\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Durham<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/united-kingdom\/city\/chester\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Chester<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/united-kingdom\/city\/derby\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Derby<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/united-kingdom\/city\/stoke-on-trent\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Stoke on Trent<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/united-kingdom\/city\/newport\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Newport<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/united-kingdom\/city\/carlisle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Carlisle<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/united-kingdom\/city\/norwich\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Norwich<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/united-kingdom\/city\/hull\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hull<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/united-kingdom\/city\/guildford\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Guildford<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/united-kingdom\/city\/middlesbrough\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Middlesbrough<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/united-kingdom\/city\/bradford\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bradford<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/united-kingdom\/city\/ipswich\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ipswich<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/united-kingdom\/city\/bolton\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bolton<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/united-kingdom\/city\/luton\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Luton<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/united-kingdom\/city\/egham\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Egham<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/united-kingdom\/city\/canterbury\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Canterbury<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/united-kingdom\/city\/bangor\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bangor<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/united-kingdom\/city\/lancaster\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lancaster<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/united-kingdom\/city\/colchester\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Colchester<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/united-kingdom\/city\/portsmouth\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Portsmouth<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/united-kingdom\/city\/preston\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Preston<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/united-kingdom\/city\/sunderland\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sunderland<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/united-kingdom\/city\/lincoln\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lincoln<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/united-kingdom\/city\/wrexham\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wrexham<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/united-kingdom\/city\/huddersfield\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Huddersfield<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As of 2022, the sponsored study visas issued in all countries are 375,999 (as per British Council reports). There are many courses you can study under the UK student visa.&nbsp; 1. Full-Time Course- Three types of qualifications students can get under this course. 2. Part-Time Programme 3. A recognised foundation study for PG doctors or [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":8328,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[977],"tags":[229],"class_list":{"0":"post-8326","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-immigration","8":"tag-united-kingdom"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8326","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8326"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8326\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/8328"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8326"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8326"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8326"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}