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ARTICLE · 01 APRIL 2026

Meeting The Student Visa Financial Requirement

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The Student Visa and Child Student Visa routes are for individuals who wish to come to the UK to study.

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The Student Visa and Child Student Visa routes are for inpiduals who wish to come to the UK to study. In our recent article, UK Student Visa Conditions, Rules and Restrictions we discussed visa conditions, rules and restrictions for UK student visas. In this article, we look at the financial requirements which applicants for a Student Visa or Child Student Visa must meet.

1. Types of Student Visas

Student Visa

The Student Visa route is for applicants who are aged 16 or over and who wish to undertake:

  • a further or higher education course;
  • a pre-sessional English course;
  • a recognised foundation programme;
  • an elected post as a Student Union Sabbatical Officer.

The Home Office has published a list of licensed sponsors here.

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