Study in United Kingdom
25 colleges with checked information. Each page shows costs, requirements, deadlines and scholarships with official sources.
Durham University
Imperial College London
King's College London
Lancaster University
London School of Economics and Political Science
Newcastle University
Queen Mary University of London
Queen's University Belfast
The University of Edinburgh
University College London
University of Birmingham
University of Bristol
University of Cambridge
University of Exeter
University of Glasgow
University of Leeds
University of Leicester
University of Liverpool
University of Nottingham
University of Oxford
University of Sheffield
University of Southampton
University of St Andrews
University of Warwick
University of York
What every international student needs to know
| Work allowed while studying (rule as stated by the government) | Degree-level full-time students at a higher education provider with a track record of compliance may work part-time in term-time (max 20 hours a week) and full-time during vacations.Source (1)“Full-time course at degree level or above Then the following work is permitted: - part-time during term-time (up to a maximum of 20 hours a week) - full-time during vacations, including the period before the course starts”www.gov.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-11 |
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| Work hours allowed per week during term (student visa) | 20Source (1)“- part-time during term-time (up to a maximum of 20 hours a week)”www.gov.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-11 |
| Post-study work visa (name and length) | Graduate visa: 2 years if applying on or before 31 December 2026; 18 months if applying on or after 1 January 2027 (3 years for PhD/doctoral).Source (1)“2 years if you apply on or before 31 December 2026 18 months if you apply on or after 1 January 2027 If you have a PhD or other doctoral qualification, it will last for 3 years.”www.gov.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-11 |
| Living costs you must show for the student visa (government amount, excluding tuition and travel) | £1,171–£1,529 per month (≈ US$1,600–2,000) (reference)Source (1)“£1,529 per month (for up to 9 months) for courses in London £1,171 per month (for up to 9 months) for courses outside London”www.gov.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-11 |
| Health insurance rule for the student visa | Student visa applicants must pay the immigration healthcare surcharge as part of the visa application; the amount depends on visa length.Source (1)“You’ll also have to pay the healthcare surcharge as part of your application. How much you pay depends on how long your visa lasts.”www.gov.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-11 |
| Student health insurance | £776 per year (≈ US$1,000)Source (1)“£776 per year for students, their dependants, and those on a Youth Mobility Scheme visa, for example £1,552 for a 2-year visa”www.gov.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-11 |
Government rules, quoted from official government websites. Immigration rules change often — check the official page before you apply. This is not legal advice.