eligibility for studying in the uk

If you are planning on studying in the UK you should read this page to find out your eligibility. You will also find out the difference between studying in the UK as a student and studying in the UK as a student visitor.

Studying in the UK as a Student

If you are planning to be studying in the UK as a student you will need to have been accepted onto a university course and further, the institution which you will be studying in the UK at must be on he register of education and training providers.

To qualify for clearance for studying in the UK as a student, your course should be at one of the following:

• a publicly funded university with maintained records of enrolment and attendance which are readily available to the Border and Immigration Agency for purposes of confirming your status for studying in the UK;

• a genuine private education institution; or

• an independent fee paying school;

As well as there being criteria for the type of institution you are planning to attend, to enter the UK for purposes of studying in the UK you need to be following one of the following types of course:

• a recognised full-time degreecourse;

• a course run during the week that involves at least 15 hours of organised daytime study a week; or

• a full-time course of study at an independent fee paying school.

When studying in the UK you must also:

• be registered with the UK awarding body if you are studying externally for a degree at a private education institution; and

• be able to pay for your course and support and accommodate yourself without working and without public funds; and

• plan to leave the UK when you have finished studying in the UK.

Studying in the UK as a Student Visitor

The Student Visitor category is for people who will be studying in the UK on a short course of study of no more than 6 months. In order to qualify for clearance for studying in the UK as a student visitor, you must:

• genuinely be seeking entry for studying in the UK as a student visitor for a limited period not exceeding six months;

• have been accepted on a course of study which is to be provided by an organisation which is included on the department for children, schools and families' register of education and training providers for purposes of providing clearance for studying in the UK as a student visitor;

• leave the UK when you have finished studying in the UK as a student visitor

• maintain and pay for accommodation for yourself and any dependents without help from public funds; and

• ensure that you and your dependants will be maintained and accommodated by relatives or friends and not take employment; and

• be able to meet the cost of the return or onward journey.

You Must not do the Following when Studying in the UK:

• take employment in the UK;

• engage in business, produce goods or provide services within the UK, including the selling of goods and services direct to members of the public;

• study at a government funded school;

• be a child under the age of 18;

• undertake part-time (up to 20 hours), or full-time vacation employment; undertake a work placement of internship (paid or unpaid) as part of your course of study; or

• extend your stay in the UK.

For further information see our visiting the UK as a visitor section.

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