Yes, it’s still possible to do this. Your university in your home country might have an exchange agreement already set up for you to do a semester or longer at a partner university in the UK. Alternatively, you might be able to set up your own study abroad semester or year placement at a UK university independently, meaning you would pay fees to the UK university directly. Check if your home university has a partnership agreement with a UK university. Remember, if you go to the UK for longer than six months, even on an exchange, you will need a visa.

Many but not all students on a Student visa can work – it depends on what you’re studying and the type of visa you have. Students on a full-time undergraduate or postgraduate course are allowed to work:

• up to 20 hours a week in term time (if you are studying for a qualification at degree level or above)

• up to ten hours a week in term time if you are studying for a qualification below degree level

• full-time outside term-time (for all study levels).

  However, remember that if you do work while you’re in the UK, you will not be eligible for a refund of your NHS healthcare surcharge (see Question 5). If your course is less than six months long and you want to work, you’ll also need to check what type of visa you should apply for. Find out more about working in the UK on a Student visa on the UKCISA website

Yes. If you’ve completed a degree at a UK university, you can apply for a Graduate Route visa. This means that you can stay in the UK for up to two years if you finished a degree at undergraduate level or above (such as a bachelor’s or master’s degree) or up to three years if you completed a PhD. During that time, you can work or look for a job. If you do find a job during that period, you’ll be able to switch to a work visa.

0. The average time is three weeks – but it’s important to realize that it can sometimes take longer, so don’t leave it until the deadline! We recommend applying six weeks before you’re due to go to the UK. What are the new rules for student visa in the UK?

0. New Regulations: As of January 1st, 2024, changes to the rules for bringing dependents to the UK on student visas may impact those planning to switch to a PSW Visa. Specific Allowances for Postgraduate Researchers: Only PhD and certain postgraduate research students will be allowed to bring dependents.

0. The minimum income requirement for family visas will rise in stages, starting at £29,000 from 11 April and will be incrementally increased to £34,500 and to £38,700 by early 2025. Only dependants that can be supported financially will be allowed into the UK

From 1 January 2024, tough government action means most international students can now no longer bring family members to the UK. Restrictions to student visa routes came into effect yesterday, as the government continues to slash migration and curb abuse of the immigration system.

The 28-day rule:

You must have the required amount of money for at least 28 consecutive days (minimum balance held). The end date of the 28-day period must be within 31 days of the date you apply for your visa. The most recent balance on the statement must be within one month of submitting your visa application.