Funds

If you’re coming to the UK, you’ll need to prove you have enough money to cover your course fees and support yourself and any dependents in the UK. For living expenses, You will need to show:

Student

  • £1,334 per month (for up to 9 months) for courses in London
  • £1,023 per month (for up to 9 months) for courses outside London

Dependant

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  • £845 a month (for up to 9 months) for courses in London
  • £680 a month (for up to 9 months) for courses outside London

You must have this money for at least 28 consecutive days. The end date of the 28-day period must be within 31 days of the date you apply for your visa.

If you have a student loan or financial sponsorship, you’ll need to provide evidence of this from your loan or sponsorship company.

The amount of money you need to show depends on:

  • your course fees, which are set out on your confirmation of acceptance for studies (CAS) Your education provider will send you the CAS once they’ve offered you a place on a course
  • the length of your course
  • whether you have already paid some money to your sponsor
  • your course of study or type of student permission you are applying for
  • where you are studying – the amount is different if you’re studying in London
  • if you have paid any money to your sponsor for accommodation; up to £1,334 can be deducted from the funds you need to show

Example for total finances:

If you are studying on a 1-year Master's course in London, your tuition fees are £14,000 and you have paid your £6,000 deposit towards your fees.

You must show £8,000 (£14,000 - £6000) for your tuition fees and £12,006 (1334 x 9 months) for your living costs. The total maintenance amount you are required to show is £20,006 (£8,000 + £12,006).

Types of funds you can rely on

You can show you have enough money using :

  • an official financial or government sponsorship or grant
  • a student loan from a government, government sponsored loan company, or a regulated student loans scheme
  • your own money
  • your parent’s money (if they provide a letter confirming they agree to you using it this way)
  • your partner’s money if your partner is present in the UK or applying at the same time
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Student Visa Fees

  • £363 to apply for a Student visa from outside the UK
  • £490 to extend or switch to a Student visa from inside the UK

You must pay the visa fee for each person that joins you.

Healthcare surcharge

You’ll have to pay £470 per year for a student visa. Dependants aged 18 or over usually need to pay the same amount as you.