United Kingdom
UK study visas
The UK study category covers the routes for coming to the UK to study. If you are 16 or over and have an offer of a place from a licensed student sponsor, the Student visa is the main route; other options exist for short courses and for younger students. This section groups the UK’s study routes and links to the official gov.uk guidance so you can confirm what applies to you.
- STUDYAGE 16+LICENSED SPONSORStudent visaPopularThis route is for people aged 16 or over who are coming to the UK to study at a licensed student sponsor, such as a university or college.View visa details
- STUDYAGES 4-17INDEPENDENT SCHOOLChild Student visaFor children aged 4 to 17 studying at an independent school in the UK, this route is for younger pupils attending a fee-paying school that holds a sponsor licence.View visa details
- STUDYENGLISH COURSE6 TO 11 MONTHSShort-term Study visaFor people coming to study an English-language course of 6 to 11 months in the UK, this route covers a single accredited language course rather than a full academic programme.View visa details
- WORKPOST-STUDYRECENT GRADUATESGraduate visaFor international students who want to stay in the UK to work after successfully completing a course, this route gives recent graduates time to find and take up employment here.View visa details