The government of the UK provides opportunities to Indian students to study in the UK. As a prerequisite of studying in the UK you must obtain a student visa from the UK. But the student visa will depend on your age or the types of study you want to pursue. To make a successful visa application in the UK at first you should know the UK student visa requirements of the government.
So, here we are giving the type of UK student visa and their requirements for the international students.
Types of student visa in the UK for Indian students
Here we are giving some types of UK student visa and to whom they are for-
Eligibility Criteria for UK student visa requirements for Indian students
Before knowing the UK student visa requirements, you must know the eligibility criteria of getting a student visa from the UK. So, here we are giving the eligibility criteria for Indian students for having a student visa from the UK.
- Have an unconditional offer letter of a selected university and a selected course
- English language proficiency
- Financial statement
- For a short-term study visa, you must have to show the intention of leaving the UK within 30 days of your course completion.
Documents requirements for UK student visa for Indian students
As an Indian student you will need some documents to apply for a student visa in the UK. Such as-
- Current passport
- Proof of funds
- CAS reference number and the documents used in CAS
- Tuberculosis certificate
- Documents checklist
- All academic documents
- IELTS certificate
- ATAS certificate (if required)
You will need some other documents if you are not the resident of the country you are living, if your age is under 18 or if you have family (dependents) with you. It should be noted that all your documents should be in English.
English language requirements for UK student visa for Indian students
If you are an Indian student, you must prove your English language proficiency for getting a UK student visa. You can give any English language tests as per your university requirements but IELTS is recognized worldwide and is accepted by all the universities in the UK. So, here we are giving IELTS requirements for the Indian students to get a student visa form the UK.
Generally the universities in the UK accept overall 6 for undergraduate programs and 6.5 for postgraduate programs. For Foundation programs UK universities accept an overall 5.5. But some universities in the UK provide a IELTS waiver by considering the students’ English score in 12th standard.
How AIMS Education can help you to get a UK student visa from India
If you are an Indian student and want to process your student visa in the UK from your home country, you must have to register with AIMS Education. After registering with AIMS Education, the expert counselor from our head office in the UK will contact you. They will help you from university admission to visa application. They will also update you with the latest UK student visa requirements for Indian students and also help you to prepare your documents so that you can complete the entire process smoothly.
Final Words
The UK offers higher education for the Indian students. You need to follow some steps to process your visa application and you need some documents to start the process. So, you can contact AIMS education for any kind of help and information during the visa process.
FAQ
Is it easy to get a UK student visa from India?
Ans: The UK is one of the most popular study destinations for Indian students. Getting a student visa from the UK is quite challenging and time consuming. You must follow the rules and steps provided by UKVI to get a student visa in the UK.
Is IELTS necessary for a UK student visa?
Ans: If you are not a native English speaker you must prove your English proficiency skill to get a visa from the UK. You can give any English language test as per your university requirements but IELTS is the most recognized and approved English test around the world.
How much bank balance is required for a UK student visa?
Ans: Student visa in the UK requires two types of bank statements for inside London and outside London. If you live inside London you have to show the expenses of 9 months (£1334*9) £12006 in total. But if you live outside London you have to show the expenses (£1023*9) £9207 in total.
How much does a UK student visa cost in India?
Ans: To apply for a student visa from outside the UK you will need to pay £363 which is 35,500.10 in Indian rupees. You should always calculate it into the current pound rate.
How do I know my UK student visa is approved in India?
Ans: You will get an email update when your decision has been made by the visa application center. You will also be able to get updates by SMS sent directly to your phone if you want to get detailed information.
What is the student visa processing time in India to the UK?
Ans: Processing time of student visa in the UK for the Indian students is 3 weeks or 15 working days.
Can I get a work permit in the UK with a student visa?
Ans: If you have a student visa from the UK, you will legally get 20 hours of work permit pre week during your term time. But if you study below degree level you will get a 10 hours work permit per week. On holidays you can work full time.
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