If you are a visa national (citizen of a country that requires a visa or entry clearance to enter the UK) and the main reason for your visit to the UK is to study on a course shorter than 6 months, you will need to apply for a Standard Visitor visa in advance.
WHAT YOU CAN DO AND CANNOT DO
You can:
- do a short course of study in the UK
- do a short period of research as part of a degree course if you are studying abroad
You cannot:
- do a course of study that lasts longer than 6 months
- do paid or unpaid work for a UK company or as a self-employed person
- claim public funds
HOW LONG IT TAKES
You can apply for a visa up to 3 months before your date of travel to the UK. You should get a decision on your visa within 3 weeks.
ELIGIBILITY
In order to be eligible for a Standard Visitor visa, you must:
- have been offered a place on a course in the UK at an accepted place of study
- have enough money to support yourself without working or help from public funds
- be able to pay for your return or onward journey
APPLY
You can apply for a Standard Visitor visa here.