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Studying in the UK as an international student
Plain-English guides to the Student visa and studying in the UK, checked against GOV.UK every month.
Checked against official sources on 24 September 2026.
Key figures, September 2026
| Student visa application fee | £558 |
|---|---|
| Immigration Health Surcharge | £776 for each year of your visa |
| Living-cost money to show | £1,171 a month outside London, £1,529 a month in London, for up to 9 months |
| Work during term time | Usually up to 20 hours a week for degree-level students at a university |
| Graduate visa | 2 years if you apply on or before 31 December 2026; 18 months if you apply on or after 1 January 2027; 3 years after a PhD |
Guides
- The Student visa: step by step
- How much money you need for the visa
- Your Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS)
- The Immigration Health Surcharge
- English language tests and requirements
- ATAS certificates
- Bringing your partner or children
- Working while you study
- The Graduate Route
- Home or international fee status
- Scams and education agents
Also useful
- UK university rankings from official data
- Cost of living in UK university cities
- UCAS dates and deadlines
This is general information, not immigration advice. For your own situation, speak to your university's international student adviser, UKCISA, or a regulated immigration adviser. Rules change, so always check GOV.UK before you apply.
Start with your details
Tell the app your country, qualification, English test and budget. It shows the visa money you would need and courses that could suit you.
Start as an international student