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Student route: eligibility and requirements

The Student route is a points-based visa system for all international students, including EU, EEA, and Swiss students, who want to study in the UK.

Government student support

Student Support is the name given to financial support provided by the Government to eligible students in the UK.

Scholarships and funding your studies

This page provides you with introductory information on funding your studies.

Welfare benefits

Welfare benefits are payments given by the government to certain people on low incomes, or to meet specific needs.

Unexpected financial hardship

This information provides a summary of what you should do, and who you can speak to, if you experience unexpected financial hardship.

Applying for a Student route visa outside the UK

This page outlines guidance on visa applications under the Student route, including applications by EEA nationals

Working after studies

This page is about the options for switching within the UK from a Student visa to a work visa.

Passport, visa and BRP problems

How to deal with problems surrounding visas, passports and BRP.

Dependants

Some Students can have family with them in the UK as their dependants.

Brexit - EU Settlement Scheme

The United Kingdom (UK) left the European Union (EU) on 31 January 2020. See here for an explanation of the current situation in regards to the UK's departure from the EU.

Protecting your student status

This page outlines guidance on visa applications under the Student route, including applications by EEA nationals

Health and healthcare

This section provides advice on looking after yourself, as well as practical information on how to obtain medical treatment.

Travel in Europe

This section gives you advice about travelling in Europe.

Are you an EEA national?

You are a European Economic Area (EEA) national if you are a citizen of one of the following countries.

Making a student route application in the UK

This section guides you through the eligibility and application process for making a Student route application in the UK.

Short term student visa

You must have immigration permission in this category before you come to the UK.

Visitors

A visitor is someone who wishes to visit the UK for a temporary duration.

Bringing money to the UK

You need to be careful about how you bring money to the UK and the amount that you carry.

Opening a bank account

There are a number of factors you should consider when choosing, and opening, a bank account or building society account.

Student immigration: The basics

Most types of immigration permission allow you to study in the UK.

Council tax

Council Tax is set by local authorities in England, Scotland and Wales to pay for local services that they provide.

Immigration on arrival

Find out more about the practicalities of entering the UK.

Arriving via Ireland

You might travel to the UK via the Republic of Ireland. However, it is important to understand that both countries are part of a Common Travel Area.

Students' union sabbatical officers

Students' union sabbatical officers receive payment for elected executive union positions.

Your institution has sponsor licence problems

In this section, we explain the implications for you, as a student with Student or Child Student permission, if your institution has its sponsor licence investigated or revoked.