Under the student visa category, students may participate in a full time course at a UK institution of any post-16 education program. The applicants may undertake both short and long-term courses given that the course duration is at least 6 months, under the Tier 4 – Student (Adult) visa.

In order to qualify, candidates must have a valid offer of enrolment from an affiliated educational institution. In the UK, the applicant must demonstrate the efficiency to sustain and accommodate his/her self (or be sustained and accommodated by a host) during the study trip. The candidates also must prove that they are capable of paying the course fees.

Tier 4 – Student (Adult) Visa Requirements

The UK Home Office set an array of specific requirements by that all applicants must meet in order to apply for a Student visa under the Tier 4 (Adult) category.

At an approved UK institution (sponsor), the candidates are required to submit a proof of acceptance in to a recognized course of study, licensed by the UK Home Office. The applicants have to provide evidence of having sufficient maintenance funds to support their stay in the UK without undertaking employment, other than part-time and vacation jobs allowed as per the regulations for adult students.

Tier 4 – Student (Adult) Visa Entitlements

Eligible candidates in line with the duration of the initial course of study are granted by the UK Home Office a Tier 4 – Student (Adult) visa.

Students get the benefit of strengthening their academic base in the UK. A Tier 4 – Student (Adult) visa allows the applicants to work between 10 to 20 hours per week during term periods, depending on the course of study, under this visa. Visa holders may also undertake full-time jobs in vacation periods. Graduate level students may be able to apply for a working visa category. This might eventually lead to settlement in the UK, after fulfilling the additional eligibility criteria.