What is the time cap on study in the UK?
There is a maximum time limit ("cap") on studying with a student visa in the UK. The time is calculated from your 18th birthday.
You can spend up to 2 years on a student visa studying a course below degree level.
You can spend up to 5 years (with some exemptions) on a student visa studying a course at degree level.
Please see information on time limits on studies in the UK.
For guidance on start and end dates of a Student visa, please see Applying for a student route visa outside of the UK.