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6 requirements can stop your application even with an offer in hand. United Kingdom has government steps that sit outside any university’s own criteria. See what they are →
  • pre_application Blocks your application

    ATAS clearance

    Students in certain sensitive science, engineering and technology subjects must obtain ATAS clearance before applying for the visa. It takes at least 30 working days.

    Takes
    42d
    Costs
    GBP 0
    When
    after_offer
    Exempt
    AU, AT, BE, BG, CA, HR, CY, CZ, DK, EE, FI, FR, DE, GR, HU, IS, IE, IT, JP, LV, LI, LT, LU, MT, NL, NZ, NO, PL, KR, RO, SG, SK, SI, ES, SE, CH, US
    www.gov.uk · 2026-08-17 · UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
    The Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) applies to certain foreign students and researchers who want to study or conduct research in specific sensitive technology-related fields in the UK. ATAS applications take at least 30 working days (6 weeks) to process, and some complex ones can take lon
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  • pre_application Blocks your application

    CAS (Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies)

    You must be offered a place by a Home Office licensed student sponsor, which issues a CAS reference number required for the visa application.

    When
    after_offer
    www.gov.uk · 2026-08-17 · UK Home Office / UK Visas and Immigration
    have been offered a place on a course by a licensed student sponsor
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  • financial_proof Blocks your application

    Student visa maintenance funds

    You must show 1,529 pounds per month for London or 1,171 per month outside London, for up to 9 months, held for 28 consecutive days before applying.

    Takes
    28d
    Costs
    GBP 13,761
    When
    with_application
    www.gov.uk · 2026-08-17 · UK Home Office
    £1,529 per month (for up to 9 months) [London]; £1,171 per month (for up to 9 months) [Outside London]
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  • language_certification Blocks your application

    English language requirement at visa level

    You must prove English to CEFR B2 for degree level or above, or B1 below degree level. This is separate from any university admission requirement.

    When
    with_application
    www.gov.uk · 2026-08-17 · UK Home Office
    You'll usually need to prove your knowledge of the English language when you apply. Equivalent to CEFR level B2 [degree level or above]; CEFR level B1 [below degree level]
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  • health Blocks your application

    Tuberculosis test

    Applicants who have lived 6 months or more in a listed country must pass a TB test at an approved clinic before applying for a visa longer than 6 months.

    When
    before_application
    www.gov.uk · 2026-08-17 · UK Home Office
    you've lived in any of these [listed countries] for 6 months or more
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  • health Blocks your application

    Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS)

    A mandatory healthcare surcharge of 776 pounds per year of visa length, paid as part of the visa application.

    Costs
    GBP 776
    When
    with_application
    www.gov.uk · 2026-08-17 · UK Home Office / NHS
    £776 per year for students, their dependants, and those on a Youth Mobility Scheme visa
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