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The Student (Adult) visa is for students (both undergraduates and postgraduates) who intend to undertake any post-16 education at a United Kingdom institution in a full time course. The Student (Adult) visa is flexible and allows students to participate in both short and long term courses of at least 6 months in duration.

To qualify, students must have a confirmed offer of enrolment from a licensed education provider (sponsor), be able to maintain and accommodate themselves (or be maintained and accommodated by a host) while they are studying and show that they are able to pay their course fees.

An extension to this visa is available.

 

STUDENT (ADULT) VISA BASIC REQUIREMENTS

The following criteria be met:

- A letter of acceptance must be provided demonstrating that an applicant has been offered a place on a full time course of study at a recognised British educational institution. The course must involve at least fifteen hours of study per week.
- Candidates must be able to demonstrate evidence of enough funds to support themselves and any dependents joining them in the country.
- It must be shown that the course fees have been paid in full.
- Private medical insurance must be arranged and documentary evidence of this must be provided.

STUDENT (ADULT) VISA ENTITLEMENTS

Successful applicants will be granted a visa in line with the length of their initial course of study.

The Student visa offers the student the benefit of developing an educational base in the UK while being permitted to work up to 20 hours per week during term periods, depending on the level of course. Tier 4 Student (Adult) visa holders are permitted to work full time during vacation periods without seeking further permission from the UK Border Agency.

In some instances, graduate level students may be able to switch into a working visa category that could lead to settlement in the UK.

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