Types Of Student-visas In The UK

Types of student visas in the UK

Type of student visa	Whom it is for	When to apply	Arrival in the UK
Tier 4 (General) student visa	For students aged 16 and above or those who are offered an admit to a course in a UK educational institution.	Three months before the start of your course	Arrive up to a month before the start of your course if it is for more than 6 months and a week before if your course lasts for 6 months or less.
Tier 4 (Child) student visa	Students between the age of 4 and 17 who have already availed a place in a UK educational institution with a valid Tier 4 sponsor, such as an independent fee-paying school	Three months before the start of your course	Arrive up to a month before the start of your course if it is for more than 6 months and a week before if your course lasts for 6 months or less.
Short-term study visa	Students who have already availed a place in the UK for a short term course.	Three months before your date of travel to the UK	This will depend on your nominated travel dates
Tier 4 (General) student visa	Students who have already availed a place in a course at a UK educational institution with a valid Tier 4 sponsor	Three months before the start of your course	Arrive up to a month before if your course lasts more than six months

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