You must consider various fees and costs related to applying for a UK student visa. It is important to make arrangements for these expenses to make sure the funds are available when the need arises. The following are the main costs associated with applying a UK student visa.
Fees and Costs Related to UK Student Visa Application
English Language Test Fee:
As part of the admission process, you may require to appear for an English language proficiency test. For appearing the test, you need to book the time slot available on the day of your choice. The test booking fee is approximately INR 17,000 per test.
Tuition Fee:
Tuition fees for your targeted degree vary a lot from university-to-university and course-to-course. In general, you will be required to pay fee for the full course or 1 year if the course is longer than that, in advance. As an estimate, tuition fee may be ranging from £8,000 to £20,000 (or may be more) per year depending on the course. You must check what is included in the course fees and what is not, as there may be additional costs involved for books, special clothing, equipment, tutorial trips, etc.
Visa Application Fee:
If you are adult, you may need to apply for a Tier 4 (General) Student Visa. The visa application fee is £490. The application fee is subject to change; hence it is essential to verify the latest information. Don’t hesitate to contact us for the most up-to-date details about the same.
Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS):
You will need to pay the Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) along with the visa application fee. This gives you the access of the UK’s National Health Service (NHS) scheme. The IHS for students is £470 per year. This amount may be changed, so be sure to check with us for the current rate.
Travel Costs:
Once your visa is granted, the first thing you need to do is book your air-ticket to the UK. Air-ticket prices vary depending on the airline and time of booking. This may not be an ignorable small amount. So, check this and keep in mind.
Accommodation and Living Costs:
Before your actual travel to UK, you will need to secure an accommodation in your destination city. Be prepared to pay the related costs. It may be a deposit and an advance rental payment. This varies a lot because each property is different from the other in terms of age of the property the facilities installed within, whether any utilities included in the rent, etc.
If the utilities are require to be paid separately by you, do some research about the rates in your destination city for electricity, gas, water, internet, etc.
Daily living expenses, such as food, mobile services, local transport, activities, etc. attracts a large amount. This may typically range from £1,000 to £1,500 per month, depending on your lifestyle and your personal wishes.
Other Expenses:
You may need to provide evidence of your financial ability as part of your student visa application process. For this purpose, you may have to obtain bank statements, financial sponsorship letters, etc. which could incur additional costs i.e. bank fees, notary fees, etc. Variations in exchange rates, taxes like GST and additional costs related to document preparation should also be considered.
Proper planning can help you understand actual scenario. And we are here to help you throughout the process from start to end. Contact us today to ensure a smooth and successful visa application process.