Applying for a Student visa

The application process for a Student visa varies depending on whether you're applying for a Student visa from overseas or applying to extend a Student visa from in the UK.

Applying for a Student visa from overseas

Applying for a Student visa from overseas

If you're applying for a course that's longer than six months, discover how to apply for a Student visa from overseas. We'll take you through the documents you need to prepare and what you need to do after receiving an offer of a place.

Extending your Student visa in the UK

Extending your Student visa in the UK

If you're already in the UK and have a Student visa, you may be able to extend it from within the UK. This could be to progress to a higher level of study, transfer to a longer course, or because you need additional time to complete your current course.