Procedures to obtain UK student visa

Students after pursuing their engineering often aspire to do their PhD or MS in foreign universities. The reason behind this ambition is to bring in good reputation for the knowledge they have gained for the past four years. Many companies who hire people look out for students who are graduated from Cambridge and Edinburg universities. So is the need for students to somehow join a recognized university abroad. London has become the center town for students because it’s a dream to step-in top universities in United Kingdom (UK).

Aspiring to stay in UK? Then, you need to look on the steps to apply for UK student visa. Here are the guides that will help you out!

United Kingdom Border Agency (UKBA) site runs the basic requirements regarding the application for student visa and it also carries the criteria required for applying. Some students who are Swiss nationals and EU nationals do not require a visa for studying in UK. Other nationals are required to apply for a student visa.

Pass the exams

We all know that the United Kingdom Visas and Immigration (UKVI) department has come up with two main exams for studying or staying in UK.

-IELTS General Training

-IELTS Academic Tests

The board has changed a few rules and introduced another test called the IELTS Life Skills which will be operative in a couple of months.

Visa requirements

After you have cracked 40 points, your path is ready to lead you to UK. But check on these visa requirements before starting the process:

-Your recent photograph

-10 points goes to your financial status, so arrange a proof copy of your financial details

-Passport details needs to be submitted

-English speaking accuracy level needs to be submitted by providing a copy of your skype interview with your course head or UKBA approved English language tests score

-A copy of Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies called as CAS needs to be submitted

-Medical reports

Alike applying a US student visa, obtaining a UK student visa goes through an interview session where in you will need to explain about your course and the period of stay. You cannot have an interpreter and so you need to speak all yourself. Choosing an Overseas Education Consultant will be a great idea if you want a guide to escort your student visa process.

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