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The UK Student Route is one of the cleanest pathways available — a Medium-of-Instruction letter often replaces the language test, the 28-day financial rule is unambiguous, and CAS-led applications process predictably. The system rewards discipline.

Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, London
First-year outlay
GBP 15K–43K
≈ ₹16 – 47 lakhs
Living funds rule
28 days
Consecutive liquid balance
Language
MOI possible
IELTS waived if eligible
IHS / year
£776
Immigration Health Surcharge
All visa pathways · United Kingdom

Four ways to get to United Kingdom.

Pick the pathway that matches your goal. Each links to the detailed process, costs, and what we handle for you.

The pathway

Seven steps to your Student Route visa.

The UK rewards a tight document file. CAS is the centerpiece — once it's issued, every other step locks into place. The 28-day liquidity rule is the most common cause of refusal among DIY applicants.

01
Prerequisite

Secure admission and confirm your language basis.

Apply to UK universities. Instead of taking an IELTS or TOEFL, you may be eligible to submit a Medium of Instruction (MOI) letter from your Indian college or school confirming prior education was entirely in English. We check the university's specific MOI policy before promising anything.

02
Seat confirmation

Pay your university tuition deposit.

Once you hold an unconditional offer, pay the institution's initial tuition deposit — typically between £2,000 and £5,000 — to lock your enrolment. This deposit triggers the CAS process.

03
Critical legal step

Receive your CAS letter.

The university processes your deposit and issues a unique Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) number, which links directly to the UK Home Office database. The CAS is the single most important document in your file.

04
Financial check

Maintain liquid funds for 28 days.

Calculate the remaining first-year tuition balance plus the mandatory living-expense block (£12,006 inside London, £9,207 outside). Hold this exact total liquid in your bank account for at least 28 consecutive days before filing. We monitor the balance for you.

05
Health clearance

Undergo Tuberculosis (TB) screening.

Book a chest X-ray at a UK Home Office–approved medical clinic in India to obtain your TB Clearance Certificate. Certificates remain valid for six months — we time this to your application window.

06
Visa application

Submit online and pay surcharges.

Log into the UKVI portal, input your CAS profile details, and clear two essential upfront payments: the visa application fee (£558) and the Immigration Health Surcharge (£776 per year of your stay). Every figure is double-checked before submission.

07
Final step

Attend your VFS Global appointment.

Attend your scheduled appointment at a local VFS Global center to hand over your passport and submit biometrics. Standard processing returns a decision within three weeks; priority and super-priority options are available for additional fees.

Our university network

235 universities & colleges we work with in the UK.

From Russell Group universities to specialist colleges, this is the network we issue CAS-backed offers from. Search by name, or ask us for a shortlist matched to your grades and budget.

235 institutions
Abertay University
Aberystwyth University
Anglia Ruskin University College
Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge
Anglia Ruskin University, Chelmsford
Anglia Ruskin University, London
Anglia Ruskin University, Peterborough
Anglia Ruskin University, Writtle
Arden University, London
Arden University, Manchester
Arizona State University London
Aston University
Aston University, London
Bangor University
Bangor University International College
Bath Spa University
Bath Spa University, London
BIMM University (Birmingham)
BIMM University (Brighton)
BIMM University (Bristol)
BIMM University (London)
BIMM University (Manchester)
Birkbeck, University of London
Birmingham City University
Birmingham City University-International College
Bournemouth University
BPP University
Brunel University of London
Cambridge School of Visual & Performing Arts
Cardiff Metropolitan University
Cardiff University
Cardiff University International Study Centre
City St George's, University of London
Coventry University, Coventry
Coventry University, London
Coventry University, London, Dagenham
Coventry University, London, Greenwich
Coventry University, Scarborough
Cranfield University
De Montfort University
De Montfort University, Leicester
De Montfort University, London
Durham University
Durham University, Durham
Edge Hill University, Ormskirk
Edinburgh Napier University
Edinburgh Napier University International College
Glion Institute of Higher Education
Goldsmiths, University of London
Health Sciences University
Heriot-Watt University
Hertfordshire International College
Hult International Business School
International College Dundee
International College London
International College of Portsmouth
Istituto Marangoni
Keele University
Keele University International College
Kingston University
Lancaster University
Le - Cordon Bleu
Leeds Arts University
Leeds Beckett University
Leeds Beckett University, Leeds
Leeds Trinity University
Lincoln Bishop University
Lincoln Bishop University, Lincoln
Liverpool Hope International Study Centre
Liverpool Hope University
Liverpool John Moores University, Liverpool
London Brunel International College
London Metropolitan International Study Centre
London Metropolitan University
London Metropolitan University, London
London Pathway College
London South Bank University
London World Education Centre
Loughborough University
Loughborough University, London
Manchester Metropolitan University
Manchester Metropolitan University International College
Middlesex University
NABA (Nuova Accademia di Belle Arti), London
Newcastle University
Northeastern University, London
Northumbria University
Northumbria University, Birmingham
Northumbria University, London
Northumbria University, Newcastle
Norwich University of the Arts
Nottingham Trent International College
Nottingham Trent University
Nottingham Trent University, London
Online Business School
Oxford Brookes University
Oxford Brookes University (Online)
Oxford Summer School (Cambridge)
Oxford Summer School (Oxford)
Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh
Queen Mary University of London
Queen Mary University of London (Online)
Queen's University Belfast
Ravensbourne University London
Regent College London
Regent's University London
Robert Gordon University
Royal Holloway University of London
Royal Holloway, University of London International Study Centre
Royal Veterinary College, University of London
Sheffield Hallam University
SOAS University of London
Solent University
Southampton Solent University
SP Jain London School of Management
St. Mary's University Twickenham, London
Swansea University
Teesside University
Teesside University (London)
The College, Swansea University
The Glasgow School of Art
Ulster University
Ulster University, Birmingham Campus
Ulster University, London Campus
Ulster University, Manchester Campus
University College Birmingham
University for the Creative Arts
University of Aberdeen
University of Aberdeen International Study Centre
University of Aberdeen, Online
University of Bath
University of Bedfordshire
University of Bedfordshire, Luton
University of Birmingham
University of Bradford
University of Bradford International College
University of Brighton
University of Bristol
University of Chester
University of Chichester
University of Cumbria
University of Cumbria International College
University of Cumbria, Lancaster
University of Derby
University of Dundee
University of East Anglia
University of East London
University of East of Anglia
University of Essex
University of Essex International College
University of Exeter
University of Glasgow
University of Glasgow International College
University of Gloucestershire
University of Greenwich
University of Greenwich International College
University of Hertfordshire
University of Huddersfield
University of Huddersfield, London
University of Hull
University of Hull, Hull
University of Hull, London
University of Kent
University of Kent International College
University of Kingston International Study Centre
University of Lancashire
University of Lancashire (Online)
University of Law (Birmingham)
University of Law (Bristol)
University of Law (Exeter)
University of Law (Leeds)
University of Law (Liverpool)
University of Law (London, Bloomsbury)
University of Law (London, Moorgate)
University of Law (Manchester)
University of Law (Newcastle)
University of Law (Norwich)
University of Law (Nottingham)
University of Law (Online)
University of Law (Reading)
University of Law (Sheffield)
University of Law (Southampton)
University of Leeds
University of Leeds, Leeds
University of Leicester
University of Leicester (Online)
University of Lincoln
University of Liverpool
University of Liverpool International College
University of Manchester
University of Northampton
University of Nottingham
University of Nottingham International College
University of Plymouth
University of Plymouth International College
University of Portsmouth
University of Portsmouth, London
University of Portsmouth, Portsmouth
University of Reading
University of Roehampton
University of Salford
University of Sheffield
University of Sheffield International College
University of South Wales
University of Southampton
University of Southampton, Winchester
University of Staffordshire
University of Staffordshire, London
University of Stirling
University of Strathclyde
University of Strathclyde International Study Centre
University of Suffolk
University of Sunderland
University of Sunderland, London
University of Sunderland, Sunderland
University of Surrey
University of Surrey International Study Centre
University of Sussex
University of Sussex, Falmer
University of the West of England, Bristol
University of the West of Scotland
University of the West of Scotland, London
University of Wales Trinity Saint David, Birmingham
University of Wales Trinity Saint David, London
University of Wales Trinity Saint David, Swansea
University of West London
University of Westminster
University of Winchester
University of Wolverhampton
University of Wolverhampton Study Centre
University of Worcester
University of York
UWE Bristol
Wrexham University
York St John University (London)

No institutions match “” — ask us, we likely still work with your target school.

Don’t see your target institution? Ask us — our network extends beyond this list.

2026 financial structure

What it actually costs.

An MOI-eligible student saves the language test fee. The IHS is a per-year charge, paid upfront in full. Tuition spans a wide range — old universities in London versus newer institutions outside.

Expense Cost in GBP Cost in INR
Language proficiency test (waived via MOI if eligible)£0₹0
Tuberculosis (TB) testing~£45₹5,500
UKVI Student Visa base processing fee£558₹61,000
Immigration Health Surcharge (annual)£776 / year₹85,000 / year
Upfront university tuition deposit£2,000 – 5,000≈ ₹2.2 – 5.5 lakhs
Average first-year tuition (affordable to top-tier)£13,000 – 35,000≈ ₹14.3 – 38.5 lakhs
Living-expense block (28-day rule, inside London)£12,006≈ ₹13.1 lakhs
First-year total liquid capital required GBP 15,000 – 43,000 ≈ ₹16 – 47 lakhs

Outside-London living block is lower at £9,207. INR conversions are indicative; UKVI publishes the IHS and visa fees on gov.uk.

What matters in the UK process

Three things quietly decide your file.

  • The MOI letter must be university-issued and specific. Generic certificates from coaching centres or junior colleges aren't accepted. We pre-screen yours.
  • The 28-day rule is calendar-strict. Even a single day's dip below the threshold resets the count. The funds must be in your name, in a recognised bank, with a closing balance certificate.
  • CAS validity is six months. File within that window — late filing means the CAS is voided and the deposit potentially lost.
  • The Graduate Route still exists. Two years' post-study work after a bachelor's or master's, three after a PhD — without sponsorship requirements.
  • Dependants are restricted. Since January 2024, only research-based postgraduate students can bring dependants. We're frank about this from day one.
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