What courses are available for students?

You will generally be eligible to apply for a student visa if you are studying one of the following: 

  • full-time qualification to at least RQF level 3 in England, Wales or Northern Ireland (level 6 of the SCQF in Scotland). 
  • part-time qualification to at least RQF level 7 in England, Wales or Northern Ireland (level 11 SCQF in Scotland) 
  • a short-term overseas course of degree level study that’s equal to a UK higher education course and is being run by an overseas higher education institution 
  • an aviation licence, rating or certificate issued by the UK’s Civil Aviation Authority 
  • a recognised foundation programme as a postgraduate doctor or dentist 
  • an English language course at level B2 or above on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages