UK Student Visa rule: In addition to the tuition costs, you will need to provide proof of living expenses for nine months in your bank account if you wish to enter the UK on a student visa starting on January 2: Updates to the student visa regulations you should be aware of.
New changes to the UK Student Visa rules in 2025
London: The UK’s student visa laws are changing significantly as the new year approaches. The revised regulations will take effect on January 2, 2025. As a result, more funds will need to be maintained in the bank account for personal costs. In other words, starting next year, studying in the UK will become more costly.
You can obtain a visa if you have enough money (for nine months) in your bank account and are paying £1,450 per month if you are studying in London and £1,125 per month if you are studying in any other area of the UK. At the moment, visitors to London should budget £1,334 per month, while those in other parts of the nation should budget £1,023.
In other words, in addition to the tuition costs, the amount of expenses incurred during the study must now be shown in the bank account. In addition to addressing the growing cost of living, the new law aims to prevent attempts to abuse the student visa system in order to move to Britain. Additionally, it guarantees that international students are ready for their time in Britain.
The revised conditions align with those of maintenance loans for students in the United Kingdom. However, some critics claim that the new regulation will prevent impoverished international students—especially those from less developed nations—from receiving an education in Britain.
Anybody over 16 is eligible to apply for a UK student visa. However, enrolment in a course offered by a licensed sponsor is necessary for this. Additionally, one should be able to read, write, and communicate in English. Six months prior to the start of the course, you can begin the visa application process. You can apply up to three months in advance if you’re applying from the UK. This visa will remain in effect till the course is over. £490 is the application fee.
https://www.gov.uk/student-visa