STUDENTS

Short-term study visa

This is the visa you will need if you are coming to the UK for an accredited short-term English language course lasting between 6 and 11 months.

For any other short course less than 6 months you will need a Standard Visitor visa

Student visa

This is the visa you will need if:

* you are 16 or over and

* have an unconditional offer of a place on a course with a licensed Tier 4 sponsor, and

* can speak, read, write and understand English, and

* have enough money to support yourself and pay for your course

You will need to enter your CAS number (confirmation of acceptance for studies number) on your visa application. Your CAS number is a reference number given to you by your education provider once they have offered you a place on a course.

You can only get a CAS in certain situations if you are applying from within the UK, for example, if you need an extension to resit an examination or to complete a doctorate.

Graduate Visa

A Graduate visa gives you to stay in the UK for at least 2 years after successfully completing a course in the UK. for example a degree or doctorate. You must apply before your student visa expires and be in the UK when you apply