Learn about the specific documents you'll need to include in your student visa application when studying abroad in the UK. We spoke to Lizzie Huckle, Senior International Student Adviser at City University, London about the financial documents you'll need and new application requirements for a UK student visa.
Watch the video below from our Google Hangout with Lizzie Huckle (there’s also a quick summary after the video).
- Finances—Learn about the specific format your supporting financial documents need to be in, and how important this is in obtaining a visa (0:14)
- Points-Based—Learn how the new, ‘points-based’ immigration system in the UK affects the kinds of documents you’ll need to include in your visa application (0:37)
- How Much?—Learn how much money you’ll need to prove you have access to whilst studying abroad in the UK, and how long it needs to have been held in a bank account prior to your visa application date (1:25)
- Types of financial documents—Find out about the different types of accepted financial documents, and the specific requirements you need to meet in proving you have access to funds (2:42)
- Types of Funding—Find out which types of funding aren’t accepted to finance your studies, and whether the UK government will accept a statement from your bank (3:41)
Useful Links
Applying for a UK Student Visa
Visa Conditions for Working While Studying in the UK
The UK Higher Education System...Simplified
Learn more about City University, London
Watch more clips from our Hangout with Lizzie Huckle:
‘What is the Interview Process for a UK Student Visa?’
‘What’s the No.1 Immigration Problem for International Students in the UK?’
‘Can International Students Work in the UK?’
‘How do you keep your UK Student Visa?’
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