All set to study in the UK? You’ve made a great choice! Great Britain is the most suitable choice to live, study and work in 2023. Here’s everything you need to know before you gear up for flying to the UK for higher studies. 

University application and acceptance letter

If you are still not sure where in the UK you would want to live and study, you would have to decide that before you start processing your student visa UK. Once you’ve applied at a university you would most likely receive an acceptance letter which will later be used for the student visa application and processing. There are higher chances of making it to the UK through a student visa route if you apply to a student sponsor university such as

• Imperial College London
• King's College London
• Coventry University
• Durham University
• Hult International Business School

Types of student visa

1.    General student route 

You have to be 18 years or above to attain this visa. A general student visa is valid for students who want to pursue a bachelor's, master's or PhD degree in the UK. The time span of this visa route depends on the length of your degree. You would have to apply for the visa 3 months prior to the starting date of your degree and you would have to arrive at least a month in advance. 

2.    Short-term study visa

You have to be at least 16 years or above to qualify for this visa route. This visa lasts from 6 to 11 months. Students who tend to pursue a short academic course or undertake the research part of the degree. With this visa, undergraduate students would be able to attend courses offered by UK-accredited educational institutes. You would have to apply 3 months prior to the beginning of your course. Students who are part of short-term training programs also uptake this visa for traveling to the UK.
How do I apply for a UK student visa?
The UK student visa process is as follows: 
You would have to apply for a UK student visa online through the official website of the British Government (Gov.UK). It is necessary to mention that you can apply up to three months before your intended date of travel to the UK, and your application date is the date when your application fee is paid.

How to become eligible for a student visa in the UK?

1.    You should have a legitimate offer from a licensed student sponsor university/institute
2.    You should be able to present financial evidence that you afford to live and fund your academics during your stay in the UK.
3.    You should be literate enough when it comes to the English language.