What visa do I need for a course lasting 6 months or more?
- Standard Visitor Visa - Suitable for any course or study-related activity that will be completed in 6 months or less.
- Short-term Study Visa (English Language) - Specifically for students aged 16 or over who are enrolled in an English language course lasting between 6 and 11 months. Note: This visa is strictly for English language study and does not permit the study of other subjects, work, or visa extensions.
- Student Visa - Suitable for any academic course (e.g., Pre-sessional English course Foundation, Undergraduate, Postgraduate) lasting longer than 6 months
Important: You cannot switch from a Standard Visitor or Short-term study visa to a Student visa from within the UK.