The short-term student visa is for those who want to come to the UK to study for a short period of time on a course that does not include a work placement or work experience.

There are 3 short-term student routes:

• Short-term student (6 months) – for applicants aged 16 and over for a maximum of 6 months’ study
• Short-term student (11 months) – for applicants aged 16 and over for a maximum of 11 months’ English language study only
• Short-term student (child) – for applicants aged under 16 for a maximum of 6 months’ study

To qualify for the short-term visa route, applicants must genuinely seek entry to study as a short-term student and have been accepted onto a course by an accredited institution, a UK higher education institution for research, or an elective linked to their graduate-level study in medicine, veterinary medicine, or dentistry.

NOTE: Applicants must not intend to study at an academy or state-funded school (e.g. one which provides free education and is funded mainly from public funds).

Please get in touch for our advice in obtaining a Short Term Study Visa, we will be happy to help.