If you're planning to study in the UK in 2025, it's important to be aware of the latest student visa changes introduced by the UK government. These updates affect everything from who can bring dependents to how much money you need to show and even how much your visa will cost. Here are the top 3 changes to the UK student visa rules every international applicant should know:
Effective from January 1, 2024, most international students are no longer permitted to bring dependents (spouses or children) with them to the UK. This restriction applies to students enrolled in taught master's programs and other non-research courses. Only students pursuing PhD programs or specific postgraduate research courses are eligible to bring dependents
Learn MoreStarting January 2, 2025, the UK government has raised the financial threshold that international students must meet to obtain a student visa. Applicants must now demonstrate higher maintenance funds to cover their living expenses during their stay. Specifically, students need to show proof of £13,347 for living in London and £10,224 for other parts of the UK, covering nine months of living costs.
Learn MoreCAS Shield is an online platform used by many UK universities and their partnered agents to manage the issuance of the Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS). The CAS is a mandatory document that international students need in order to apply for a UK Student Visa under the Student Route (previously known as Tier 4).
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