The financial evidence required to support a student visa application can vary depending on your nationality and where you are applying. Use this tool to check the requirements for your circumstances by answering the questions below. The first part of the checker relates to your nationality and the passport you will use for your student application. If you have any queries or need further clarification on the information provided contact the International Student Office.
If you have been in the UK with a valid visa for at least 12 months on the date of your new visa application, and you are applying in the UK, you do not need to provide evidence of funding. The Home Office advises that the requirement is to have held your current visa for at least 12 months at the point of application, rather than have been based in the UK for the full period. However, if you have been outside the UK for a significant part of the previous 12 months, and the Home Office gives an example of at least 3 months, you may be asked to provide evidence you meet the financial requirements during the application process as outlined below.
Disclaimer: The tool is designed to provide you with an overview of the financial requirements for a student visa application. Responsibility for ensuring all documentary evidence meets the Home Office's requirements is with the applicant. Further information on the financial requirements for a student visa application and the acceptable documentary evidence is outlined on the gov.uk website.
If you are bringing dependants with you to the UK, the amount of funds you are required to show will be higher.