Funding Options:
As part of a student Visa requirement, international student may need to display sufficient financial capacity for the duration of your studies in order to be granted a student Visa.
To show financial proof of living and studying in the UK, each applicant must show financial capacity to cover:
1. Tuition fees (for one academic year)*
- 1st year’s fees or full course fees if the course is less than 1 year
- Will usually be shown on your CAS letter for the amount you have paid for your tuition fee deposit
2. Living expenses (for 9 months)*
- If living in Inner London, an amount of £1,265 per month must be shown
- If living anywhere else in the UK, an amount of £1,015 per month must be shown
In order to display exact financial proof, each applicant can do so by means of showing:
- Bank letter, under you and/or your parents’ name
- Bank account statement, under you and/or your parent(s)’ name
- Financial Sponsorship from an international organization approved by UKVI
- Government Scholarship
- Student loan from the bank
Evidence of maintenance must show the funds have been held for a minimum period of 28 consecutive days finishing on the date of the closing balance shown on your bank statement.