you can find on the right side of this page.

Who can apply?

You can apply for an adult student visa if you are coming to the United Kingdom for your post-16 education.

If you are 16 or 17 years old and want to study a course at National Qualification Framework level 3 or above, you can agree with your approved education provider either to apply as an adult or child. Those studying for an English language qualification at Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) Level A2 or above must apply as an adult student.

There are different rules if you are extending your permission to stay in the United Kingdom as an adult student.

How long can I come for?

Type of course	Length of course	Length of stay allowed
Degree level or above	12 months or more	The full length of the course plus four months after the end of your course
Degree level or above	Six months or more, but less than 12 months	The full length of the course plus two months after the end of your course
Course to prepare you for study (known as pre-sessional)	Less than six months	The full length of the course plus one month after the end of your course
Short course (not one to prepare you for study)	Less than six months	The full length of the course plus seven days after the end of your course
Below degree level	12 months or more	The full length of the course (up to a maximum of three years if you are 18 years old or above) plus four months after the end of your course
Below degree level	Six months or more, but less than 12 months	The full length of the course plus two months after the end of your course
Postgraduate doctors and dentists on a recognised Foundation programme	Maximum of three years	The full length of the course (up to a maximum of three years) plus one month after the end of your course

What do I need to apply?

You need 40 points to be able to apply for a student visa and must provide the proof needed with your application form.

Points	What you gets points for	Proof and documents needed
30	Doing a course (at an acceptable level) with an approved education provider (also known as sponsorship)	Visa letter from your approved education provider, and the documents used to get the visa letter
10	Having enough money to cover your course fees and monthly living costs (also known as maintenance)	Bank statement or letter confirming that you have enough money available to cover your course fees and monthly living costs for up to one year, at the time you submit your application

You must be able to prove that the money you need to apply has been in your account for 28 days before you submit your application.

Approved education provider

Education providers are approved by us when we give them, a licence to teach international students in the United Kingdom, and add them to the tier 4 register of sponsors. Once you have chosen an education provider to study with, you can check to see if they are on the tier four register of sponsors. If the education provider is not on the register, you will not be able to get a student visa.

Course at an acceptable level

You can do courses that lead to an approved qualification and are:

• approved at level 3 or above on the National Qualifications framework (NQF);approved at the same level in the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF);
• approved at the same level by the Qualifications, Curriculum and Assessment Authority for Wales (ACCAC);
• approved at the same level by the Council for Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment (CCEA) in Northern Ireland;
• are short-term study abroad programmes in the United Kingdom as part of your qualification at an overseas higher education institution, as long as the qualification is confirmed as the same as a United Kingdom degree level by UK NARIC. You can find contact details for UK NARIC on the right side of this page; or
• an English language course at a level A2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. If you want to do another English language course after your first course, you will need to show a formal assessment of the English language level you got.

Money needed

The money that you need includes course fees and monthly living costs. The monthly living costs needed depends on where you are studying.

Length of course	Where will study	Money needed
Nine months or less	In London	Course fees and £800 for each calendar month of the course
Nine months or less	Outside London	Course fees and £600 for each calendar month of the course
More than nine months	In London	First year of fees and £7,200 to cover living costs the first nine months in the United Kingdom
More than nine months	Outside London	First year of fees and £5,400 to cover living costs the first nine months in the United Kingdom

Money needed if I have completed a course of study in the United Kingdom that was at least six months long in the past four months

You will only need to show two months worth of living costs if you have completed a course of study in the United Kingdom that was at least six months long in the past four months, and were in any of the following immigration categories:

• child student;
• adult student (also known as general student);
• postgraduate doctor or dentist;
• student (under the rules in place before 31 March 2009);
• student nurse;
• student re-sitting examination;
• student writing up a thesis;
• Student Union sabbatical officer.

The money you will need is:

Length of course	Where will study	Money needed
Nine months or less	In London	Course fees and £800 for each calendar month of the course up to a maximum of two months
Nine months or less	Outside London	Course fees and £600 for each calendar month of the course up to a maximum of two months
More than nine months	In London	First year of fees and £1,600 to cover two months of living costs in the United Kingdom
More than nine months	Outside London	First year of fees and £5,400 to cover two months of living costs in the United Kingdom

How much does a student visa cost?

The student visa application fee depends on where you apply from:

Inside the United Kingdom by post - £357
Inside the United Kingdom at a Public Enquiry Office (PEO) - £565
Outside the United Kingdom - £145

What application form should I use?

If you are applying from inside the United Kingdom, you should use the Tier 4 (general) application form, which you can find on the right side of this page.

If you are applying from outside the United Kingdom, go to our visa services website, which you can find on the right side of the page, to find the application form for the country you are applying from.

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Why in UK ?

Here is what makes UK a distinctive place of study from any other countries in the world that would be important to you!

• UK qualifications are recognised by employers and organisations worldwide.
• The UK education system has a reputation for quality standards at all levels with many institutions considered to be among the best in the world for teaching and research.
• UK courses encourage independence, creativity and self-reliance: the kinds of qualities that employers around the world are looking for.
• Fulltime Undergraduate Degree courses last three years (not four as in many other countries), and Postgraduate / Master's degree courses can take one year (not two), dramatically reducing your costs with quality at THE BEST.
• A safe environment, established support services for international students and access to free healthcare.
• Large number of scholarships offered and few universities also offers Bursary for caliber students.
• A fun and friendly student culture.
• Opportunities for part-time and vacation work in the UK as well as organised work placements at leading businesses as part of courses.
• A base for exploring historic parts of the UK and mainland Europe with opportunities for enjoying world class entertainment, sport, leisure activities and places of interest.
• The UK’s temperate climate makes it an ideal place to study.
• Experience of living as part of a multicultural society.

Quality

UK education enjoys a reputation for quality around the world. This means you can expect better career prospects and higher potential earnings once you have completed your studies. The UK education system is over 800 years old, it has inspired education systems the world over and is still among the most valued and successful.

There are literally thousands of courses for you to choose from and hundreds of universities and colleges in which to study and they all welcome students from abroad. Over 800,000 international students are currently enjoying the benefits of a UK education.

Teaching

Education in the UK places great importance on the ability of students to work independently and to develop their own thinking.

Learning here isn't about feeding you information. Instead, you'll be encouraged to read widely, to research thoroughly and to question what you learn at every opportunity. Tutorials supplement lectures and in these you will be free to exchange ideas and opinions with your teachers and fellow students. A process which, in turn stimulates new ideas and new avenues for discussion. This system promotes not only a thorough understanding of your subject, but also encourages the development of analytical abilities and problem-solving skills that are much prized by employers in later life. Caring for the individual

Students who have experienced the most usual continental European teaching technique of mass lectures in amphitheatres - sometimes with standing room only - never cease to marvel at the level of individual attention they receive in Britain. Perhaps this is related to the honourable record Britain enjoys in respecting the rights of the individual in general and enjoying the cultural and religious diversity of those who stay with us. This level of care should be discernible even in the way enquiries and applications are dealt with. An overseas student’s prior learning, work experience (if any) and qualifications will be treated seriously and weighed on their merits, not simply sifted by a computer following predetermined criteria.

Affordability

Although the course fees in the UK may be higher than elsewhere, the courses are shorter meaning that you can start to earn money sooner. There are also many benefits available that can make your day-to-day life in the UK more affordable. By far the most important is the level of discounts negotiated by the National Union of Students. Students can save up to 50% on everything from books to entertainment. You can also borrow most of the books you'll need from the library. It's worth noting, too, that if you study in the UK for six months or more, you qualify for free healthcare through the National Health Service. So there's no need to include the cost of health insurance in your budget. Accommodation costs vary between £150 and £500 per

month depending on which type of accommodation you choose and where you choose to live, with London being the most expensive. And there is plenty of choice: bedsits, flats/houses, halls of residence, homestays and hostels.

Most international students arrive with some clothing suitable for the British climate, but you will probably find that you need or want to buy more. High street shops sell good-quality clothes at reasonable prices, and the big sales during January and July offer many items at half-price.

Being a multicultural nation also means that all tastes and diets are catered for. You can expect to find a wide range of reasonably priced food from around the world. Costs average £80 per month for vegetarian and £100 per month for meat-eaters.

Working in UK !!!!!

This Post tells you about the rules and regulations about working in the UK during your studies. Many students work part-time during their course, or just during vacations. Part-time work is a useful source of extra money, but can also give you useful work experience, and is often a good way of making social contacts and perhaps even professional contacts. It is important that you understand the rules because if you break them, you may have to leave your course and leave the UK.

RULES FOR STUDENTS FROM OTHER COUNTRIES -

When you arrive in the UK, you will already have a sticker or you will get a stamp in your passport. This will state the date until when you can stay in the UK and it will say whether you are allowed to work or not.

Work Restriction

This says "work (and any changes) must be authorized", or "the holder....does not enter or change employment paid or unpaid without the consent of the Secretary of State for Employment" - This means that you have permission to work in the UK

If you have stamp a (above) or b (below), you can work (20 hours a week during term time).

HOW MANY HOURS CAN YOU WORK ?

During term time you may work up to 20 hours a week (although you may find it difficult to work for 20 hours and study full-time). If your employer asks you to work more than 20 hours in one week, explain that you cannot break the rules. If you are found to be working over the limit, you may have to leave the country. The UK government is becoming more and more strict about enforcing these rules so don't take any risks.

During University vacations you can work full-time (35 hours a week).

ANY KIND OF WORK WHICH IS NOT ALLOWED ?

You are not allowed to be self-employed, or to take work in professional entertainment or sports. You are allowed to sell but you cannot engage in 'business'. Some art and design students obtain commissions for work - students must write to the Home Office for permission to do this. (Permission is normally granted if it is related to the course of study).

BASIC EARNING

There is a minimum wage in the UK. Currently, these are:

Age 18- 21 - £4.45 per hour
Age Over 22 - £5.35 per hour

How much you earn will depend on the kind of work that you do, but many students in London earn around the minimum wage in part-time jobs.

HOW WILL YOU FIND A JOB ?

There are many different ways of finding part-time work: The Evening Standard and other local newspapers have vacancies, and jobs are often advertised in shop windows and noticeboards.

Creative Opportunities is a weekly vacancies bulletin from Creative Careers. Creative Opportunities has temporary and part-time jobs in the areas of art, design, fashion, beauty and other areas studied at the colleges of The University, as well as general vacancies. Many jobs that are advertised in Creative Opportunities are not advertised anywhere else: employers know that the University has a pool of good candidates.

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What Stuff to take in the university Accomodation

WHAT STUFF TO TAKE TO HALLS ?

How much to take?
No doubt you've got a lot of stuff in your bedroom. How much are you going to take with you? Unless you've seen the hall you're going to move into, you won't know how big the room will be. You can only take as much stuff as will fit in your car!

What to Take
Firstly, you need to separate what you're going to take into two categories; what you really need and what you would like to take.

What you really need
First you need to find out what your Halls of Residence provides. However, if there is nothing but four walls, a bed, desk and chair, the following list may be a good guide:

The Basics :

Bedding
o 1 or 2 pillows
o Quilt
o 2 sets of bed covers

Clothes
o Lots of them
o Take enough to not have to do washing often
o Lots of socks is essential, as they go missing from laundry
o DJ/tuxedo/posh frock and posh shoes for formal dinners
o Party/Clubbing wear
o Sports Equipment (football boots etc)
o School Uniform for School Disco

Wash Stuff
o Toothbrush and toothpaste
o Soap/showergel
o All your makeup/beauty products
o Flip Flops

Kitchen Stuff
o Many sets of cheap cutlery, as they go missing very easily.
o 2 dinner plates and 2 bowls
o 2 mugs
o 2 pint glasses
o 2 saucepans - 1 large and 1 medium/small
o 1 frying pan - preferably non stick
o 1 big oven tray - good for lots of chips
o 1 wooden spoon for stirring
o 1 colander for pasta draining (don't try using the saucepan lid)
o 1 chopping board
o 1 sharp knife
o Washing up liquid and sponge thing.


TIP: tea towel and oven glove - take these and make sure you keep them safe. Otherwise these will become communal and get ruined really quickly.

TIP: take 2 packs of those sponge things for washing dishes. They will get messy really quickly, so it's good to change round often.


Work Stuff
o Backpack or bag of some sort
o Folders for work
o Well-stocked pencil case
o Remember scissors, holepunch, ruler, rubber, pencil sharpener, stapler, Pritstick and Blutack, and pins
o Plenty of biros
o Loads of dividers for your folders
o Calculator, even if you're doing English

TIP: Keeping all your work organised is the secret of doing well: Make sure you have a folder for each subject.

TIP: Get the folders at the start of term, and keep it organised from the start. Even if you don't do any work in the evening to start with, make sure you've got all the notes, and in the right order.

TIP: If you have loads of courses at the same time, have 1 folder that you take to classes with the current work in it for every subject, and 1 (more likely 10) bigger folder(s) at home for each subject that has all the other work in it. This way, your work will be kept neat and uncrumpled, and you won't have to carry loads of stuff to Uni everyday. As the folder gets full, move some of the old stuff out and into the folders in your room. This way you only have to carry the stuff you need to University.


Stuff That Would Be Nice To Have
These items include a computer, Hi-Fi, TV, Playstation and other electrical goods. All these things are expensive, and most are heavy and big. Make sure you get insurance for the expensive items.
) TV

It helps fill those boring moments, not that you'll have many. It also helps to bring people into your room. Check whether you need to buy a license - they cost a lot of money.

2) Playstation
Fun, but you should have better things to be doing with your time. It'll get people into your room, especially with good multiplayer games, but then you need a TV as well...

3) Computer
Most people consider this vital, and I'm one of them. Let's look at the pros and cons.
For - you can play dvd's on it as well
For - you can play cd's on it so you don't need to bring your hi-fi
For - you might have internet access
For - you might actually need it for work too.
Against - it'll take up your entire desk.
For - what else do you need your desk for?
Against - if it's not a laptop, they're heavy and difficult to carry up the stairs and will take up all of your car.

Laptop vs Desktop.
If you're going to get a laptop, you don't have to buy the best one there is - as long as it has DVD and a CD writer you should be fine. You can then take the laptop into college and to the library should you need to.

Tip: If you're going to get a laptop, make sure you get a security chain to lock it to your radiator to stop it getting stolen, and definitely get it insured.


4) Hi-Fi
It always good to have some sort of music or radio. If you have a computer you can use this to play CDs. You could also get a radio-alarmclock combo. Hi-Fis are another one of these items that are big and heavy and will take up the a lot of space in your car. If your computer will play CD's I suggest you do it that way.

TIP: If your going to use your computer to play your CD's, why not put all your CD's on to the computer using something like Windows Media Player, so that your songs are mp3. This means there's less to carry.

OTHER STUFF

he rest of what you take is optional, but here's a list of things you will probably need.
o Alarm clock
o Watch
o Radio
o Desk lamp. Get those cheap ones from a well-known Swedish furniture manufacturer that cost about £5.
o Sports equipment - you'll probably feel the need to start playing loads of sport once you get to university.
o Frisbees are good
o Washing powder
o Bin Bags
o Laundry bag
o Sleeping bag if you've got one.
o Towels
o Posters although there will be many poster sales throughout the term where you can buy posters at student friendly prices.
o First Aid Kit - plasters, aspirin, antiseptic cream, cotton wool
o Mobile phone and charger - necessity for phoning home.
o Tin Foil - use it to cover grill pans before putting chips etc on. This way the foil catches all the oil, and you don't have to wash the pan up!
o Umbrella
o Washing Up Liquid
o Camera - record your freshers week and send your photos in to be added to the Website!
o Condoms
o Clothes Hangers



Finally, maybe don't bother with..
o Video Players
o Expensive Bikes - Bikes can be a good idea, but its best to buy a cheap one.- bikes are top of the

"likely to get nicked" list.
o Ironing Board - The hall should have one plus they will take up a lot of space in your car!
o Clothes Airer - You'll have driers for washing, and there should be airers available too. If not, get

one when you arrive if you really need one.
o Toaster - It'll set off the smoke alarm in your room. Use the one in the kitchen!
o Blow-Up Chairs - You probably won't have enough room to put it up.



YOUR FIRST FEW DAYS: DO'S AND DONTS

Do:

* Everything! Whilst this may not be physically possible, it is a good idea. This is the time where you can really let your hair down, take part in new things, and generally enjoy being a typical student before the hard work begins!

* Talk to everyone; you are all in the same boat. Small talk is painful, and although you may not even care what A-levels your new room mate took, it will make settling in so much easier.

* Try and remember names (even if no-one can remember yours). After this week you may not see half the people you met again, but it’s nice to remember names and they could be useful in the future.

* Remember to ring your parents. Hourly reports may not be entirely necessary but, believe it or not, they will actually miss clearing up after you and having your music too loud, regardless of what they may say. However, always remember that calls home at 4am are not actually all that welcome!

* Enjoy yourself! Make Intro Week one to remember. Take plenty of photos that you can use to embarrass your mates in years to come, as well as to show your mates back home. Try and stay sober for some of it too so you don’t have to rely on the same mates to tell you that you did have the time of you life during Intro week.

Don’t:

* Try and be someone that you aren’t. Whilst it is all too tempting to put on an act, invent an amazing past, or create whole new persona for yourself, people will soon see through you. Everyone wants to make friends, but pretending you love that new Icelandic boy band you flatmate insists on listening too everyday, or eating Tofu to please you new veggie pal won’t work for long.

* Spend the whole week talking about or, even worse, to your mates back home. Everyone gets homesick and has a moment or two when they want to be reminded of home, but it is important to look forward not hang onto the past.

* Earn yourself a reputation. Remember, you have the whole year to develop a decent and fitting nickname.

* Upset your new neighbors. Although those at home may be used to your late night drumming sessions, music blasting at 2am, or your "quirky" habits, its not the best way to start a new year in a new place with people who don’t know you. Try and be considerate: don’t inflict your personal choices on others, and have a little respect.

* Blow your entire student loan. Although it may be tempting to buy up the whole of Asda, offer to buy rounds for all your new best friends, and create a new wardrobe courtesy of the lovely cheque now sitting pretty in your usually-empty bank account, do try and show some restraint. Sooner or later you will all be forced to learn to love the charms of bargain shopping, New Look and Primark will seem so amazing, and you will one day actually enjoy value foodstuffs. So save the pennies while you can, and make the goodies left behind by mum and dad last at least until the second week…

* Forget to enjoy yourself! You never know when you will have the opportunity to spend a whole week lazing about, making new mates, drinking, socializing and enjoying being a student again.



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