SHORT TERM STUDY VISAS
Short Term study in the UK
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UK Versity offers Short-Term Student Visa to study a course in the UK. To be eligible to apply for this visa, you need to be of a minimum age of 18 years or over. The Short-Term Student Visa is to study a short academic course if you are from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland.
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You can apply for a visa up to 3 months before your date of travel to the UK. You should get a decision on your visa within 3 weeks. You can also check the guide processing times to find out how long getting a visa might take in the country you are applying from. With a Short-Term Student visa, you can stay in the UK for up to 6 months.
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UK Versity is accredited by the British Accreditation Council (BAC) so we can provide support for your visa. We provide a visa support letter to international students, and you should use this letter to apply for your visa at a Visa Application Centre in your country. There is an administrative fee for students who need visas of £75 (In case an original visa support letter sent by a courier is needed. If an electronic visa support letter is sufficient, there are no charges).
How the admissions and visa process works:
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First, you need to apply to UK Versity Study programme here.
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The admission team will then conduct an interview on Join.me and this will be recorded. The interview will be approximately 15-20 minutes long and will ask you details about the background, reasons for studying the course, future plan etc.
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On passing the interview, the admission team will issue a “Conditional Offer Letter” with details of the course, modules, study timetable and assessments. You will need to acceptance offer made.
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On acceptance, the finance department will issue an invoice with details of the UK Versity Client account to which you will need to deposit the fees. The fees will vary on the course offered and the duration of the student visitor Visa (6 months or 11 months)
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Once the deposit is received, you should request a visa letter which will then be emailed to you. You will need to check it carefully and let us know if all provided details and information are correct.
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You should then apply for your Short-Term Study visa if required (see paragraph below on certain nationalities who do not need to apply in advance.) Click here for information about short-term study visas; what documents to submit and how to apply. For more information click here.
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Please note that you can apply for a visa up to 3 months before your date of travel to the UK.
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If you are a national of one of the countries listed in Appendix 2 here you will need to apply for and receive your visa before you fly to the UK. If you are a national of a country not on this list you will be able to fly to the UK and be granted this leave on arrival. Please note that you will still need to bring the documents required (visa support letter from academic summer, financial evidence etc.) to show to the border officer if requested.
GENERAL INFORMATION
UK Versity is a BAC accredited college which offers Courses under the Short Term Visitor Visa Route. The student is required to apply and complete the online booking form. Here you will be asked to upload the documents which will tell us about your application and the course you want to study. The documents will include a copy of the passport, higher secondary certificate, senior secondary school certificate, any English Test if you have previously taken, evidence of any previous UK Visas, CV, full address with postcode and personal statement.
The immigration rules are very strict about the financial documents you must show to prove you have enough money for your visa. The Immigration Officer will only accept the following documents:
The immigration rules are very strict about the financial documents you must show to prove you have enough money for your visa. The Immigration Officer will only accept the following documents:
• Cash in your, or a parent or legal guardian’s, bank account for a 28-day consecutive period
• A loan in your name
• Letter from an official financial or government sponsor. The UKVI define an official sponsor as:
• Your country’s government or the UK government
• British Council
• Any international organisation
At a later stage, you will also be asked to provide a copy of the bank statement. The bank statement would be required for £1015 x 9 months for a period of 28 days.
Tuberculosis test certificate
Kindly find the list of countries which require the Tuberculosis tests for Visa Applicants. For e.g. India, Pakistan, Nigeria, Ghana, all student from these countries will need to have this test certificate. More details are available on the www.gov.uk website
Health Surcharge
This is required to be paid if you’re coming to the UK for Study for more than 6 months. This charge is £300 per year for a student visa. You’ll get a full IHS refund if: your visa application is refused or you withdraw your visa application. You can more details on the UK Healthcare surcharge on the www.gov.uk website
How long can you stay in the UK
• 6 months – for any short course (including English language courses), if you’re 16 or over
• 11 months – if you’re 16 or over and taking an English language course
UKV&I Visa Application Fees
• £97 for a 6-month visa
• £186 for an 11-month visa
How long it takes to process visa
• You can apply for a visa up to 3 months before your date of travel to the UK.
• You should get a decision on your visa within 3 weeks.
• Guide to Visa processing times can be found on the www.gov.uk. website
UKV&I Application will require the following documents:
• A current passport or other valid travel identification
• Evidence that you can support yourself during your trip, for example, bank statements or payslips for the last 6 months
• Details of where you intend to stay and your travel plans – you should not pay for accommodation or travel until you get your visa
• Your tuberculosis (TB) test results if you’re from a country where you have to take the test and you’re coming to the UK for more than 6 months
• Contact details for at least one parent or guardian in your home country (if you’re under 18 years old)
• You also need to provide a certified translation of any documents that are not in English or Welsh.
• You need a blank page in your passport for your visa.
TRAVELLING AFTER THE END OF YOUR COURSE
If you will be travelling out of the UK after your course has ended you will be travelling in the period at the end of your student visa now known as your post-study period (previously called a wrap-up period*)
Most students are granted a visa for a course that lasts 6/11 months and will have a student visa which expires 2 months after their course end date.
Your official course end date will have been given in your VISA letter when you applied for your student visa.
However, you must be aware that if you do travel during your study period, on your return to the UK Border Force Officials may ask you questions about what you will be doing in the UK and how long you will remain in the UK.
If you are questioned, you must be clear that you have returned to the UK to complete one of the following activities as detailed in the policy guidance.
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Study full-time in the UK
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Study related activities including graduation
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Visit areas in the UK
You should be prepared to show with evidence that you will be completing one of the above activities and that you intend to leave the UK before your student visa expires or apply for another relevant type of visa in the UK. If you will be applying for another visa you may be asked to provide appropriate documentation which demonstrates that you are able to apply for this visa.
You should also carry evidence that you will be leaving the UK before your student visa expires eg a plane ticket, if you have it.
The Border Force officer should allow you to return to the UK whilst you have a valid student visa but can refuse entry if they feel you are not returning for a reason listed above.
* this is the period on your visa, before which you are expected to leave the UK.
AIRPORT TRANSFERS
A designated member of the UK Versity team will receive you at the Manchester International Airport. All airport transfers are finalized 2 weeks prior to arrivals. If you fail to provide us with airport transfer details at the latest 2 weeks prior to your arrival, we will need to charge you extra.
If your flights arrive outside of the working hours of 10 am to 6 pm times then in order to arrange for pick-up, we will be charging you extra. Please contact us to discuss your options on admin@ukverity.co.uk.
Please download and complete the Airport Pick up Form if you want us to arrange a pickup from the Manchester International Airport. You can also download our Airport Guide.
For Emergency: +44 161 273 4754 within working hours of 10 am to 6 pm
If there is no response on the above number, then please the Out of Hours (OOH) Number +44 7904 266 921
Have a safe flight and we look forward to welcoming you to UK Versity
FAQ
Visa Application Questions
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Q: What will be the main course of study for an 11-month visa or a maximum of 44 weeks?
A: For the extended Short Term Study visa for 11 months, the participant must have been accepted on a course to learn English as a foreign language.
It is important to note, that UK Versity is not issuing the visa – as an accredited BAC provider, we are able to provide course acceptance / VISA letters to participants to enable them to make an application for a Short Term Study visa.
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Q: Can the student come on any course for 6 months? Does it have to be English courses only?
A: For the Short Term Study visa for 6 months, the participant can study on any type of short course in the UK as long as it is with an accredited provider.
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Q: For 11 months – can this be a combined course – English + Any other course
No, their purpose for travel and main study must be on a course to learn English as a foreign language, but they can study another course in addition. A mixed course, some of which is spent studying English, does not count. The 11 months English Course offered by UK Versity will be NCFE Level 2 Functional Skills in English. In addition, the participant can study another course for which the combined fees will apply. Kindly ask the admission team for more details.
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Q. Do the participants applying for 6 or 11 months visa course, need IELTS to apply to come and study under the short visitor visa
A: No
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Q: Does the 6 months / 11 months require a student to attend interviews in the consulate / UKV&I in the country of application?
A: Yes there is an appointment to attend in the country of application
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Q: Will UK Versity record the interviews during the admission and initial application process?
A: Yes, the interview will be 15-20 minutes long and UK Versity will record these interviews.
Enrolment process
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The admission process is a 4 step process which is detailed out below
1. You complete the Book a Course Form.
2. We conduct an interview via Zoom
3. On passing the interview, we issue a conditional offer letter and invoice to pay the course fees
4. Admission Officer will issue a VISA Letter with details of the course, start dates and visa application information
The visa letter will be issued only after the fees are received. The fees will be remitted to the UK Versity Client Account which rings fences the fees until the visa is granted. In the case of refusal of the VISA, UK Versity will deduct GBP 295 towards the administration fees. Kindly refer to the full Terms and Conditions which are available on our website.
Academic Studies
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Q. How many days the classes be held?
A. The students on Short term visitor visas will need to attend classes 2 days a week.
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The class timings will be 10:30 am – 3 pm
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The classes will be held at UK Versity premises in Universal Square.
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The students will need to have 80% attendance at the College. Failing this their course be terminated and reported to UKV&I
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UK Versity operates a Biometric attendance system and the students will be issued an RFID card and will need to clock in and clock out using the RFID or the biometric fingerprint for attendance
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We expect students coming to study at UK Versity to live in Manchester and/or within 10 miles radius so that commuting and attending classes will be feasible.
Visa Refusal
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Q. What are the fees deducted in case of visa refusal?
A. UK Versity will deduct £295 if the visa is refused.
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The visa refusal reasons should not be deception, or false documentation provided.
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UK Versity will need to receive an original / copy of the VIS refusal in order to process the refund.
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The refund will be processed within 7 days of the VISA refusal letter and request being received.
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The money will be remitted back to the account from which it has been paid.
General Questions
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Q. What are the fees for the 6 months’ courses?
A. The fees for the Level 3/4/5 6 months course is £3250
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Q. What are the fees for the 11 months of Extended Student Visitor Visa Courses?
A. The fees for level 4 and Level 5 courses delivered in 11 months will be £4250. The fees for Level 6/7 courses delivered will be £4500. The Level 7 leading to MBA Top-up course will be £5350
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Q. Level 7 Strategic Management Course leading to MBA Top-up
A. The Level 7 course will be taught and delivered by UK Versity. The MBA Top-up will be offered via a UK University.
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The degree is awarded by a UK university
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The MBA top-up intakes are in January, May and September and the delivery of the programme involves studying a Consultancy Research Project. This is supervised online.
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The total fees for the programme will be £5350
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The programme will be taught and delivered within 11 months and you will need to apply for an Extended Student Study Visa which will also have the English language component in the course to meet the requirements of IELTS 6.5 or above for eligibility.
What is a Short-term study visa?
A Short-term study visa is for individuals who wish to study English language in the UK. This visa is for English language courses lasting longer than 6 months and up to 11 months.
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Who can apply for a Short-term study visa?
Anyone who wishes to study English in the UK for a course lasting longer than 6 months and up to 11 months can apply for this visa.
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What is the cost of a Short-term study visa?
The cost for a Short-term study visa is £200.
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What is the healthcare surcharge and how much does it cost?
The healthcare surcharge is a fee that allows you to use the National Health Service (NHS) in the UK. It usually costs £470.
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How long can I stay in the UK with a Short-term study visa?
You can stay in the UK for the length of your course plus an extra 30 days as long as your stay is no longer than 11 months.
Can I study on any other course or change my course while in the UK with a Short-term study visa?
No, you cannot study on any other course or change your course while in the UK.
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Can I work or carry out any business while in the UK with a Short-term study visa?
No, you cannot work or carry out any business (this includes paid or unpaid work, work experience or work placements).
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Can I extend my Short-term study visa?
No, you cannot extend this visa.
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Can I bring family members (‘dependants’) with me on this visa?
No, you cannot bring family members (‘dependants’) with you on this visa.
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Can I apply for most benefits (public funds) or the State Pension with a Short-term study visa?
No, you cannot apply for most benefits (public funds) or the State Pension.
What happens if I or my family are from the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein?
If you or your family member started living in the UK by 31 December 2020, you may be able to apply to the free EU Settlement Scheme.
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What is the deadline to apply to the EU Settlement Scheme?
The deadline to apply was 30 June 2021 for most people. However, you can still apply if either you have a later deadline or you have ‘reasonable grounds’ for being unable to apply by 30 June 2021.
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Do Irish citizens need to apply for a visa or to the EU Settlement Scheme?
No, Irish citizens do not need to apply for a visa or to the EU Settlement Scheme.
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What are the steps to apply for a Short-term study visa?
The steps to apply for a Short-term study visa include checking if you need a visa, preparing the evidence you need, applying, attending an appointment, travelling to the UK, and what to do after you arrive in the UK.
Can I study at a state-funded school with a Short-term study visa?
No, you cannot study at a state-funded school with this visa.
How can I check how much I’ll need to pay for the healthcare surcharge before I apply?
You can check how much you’ll need to pay for the healthcare surcharge on the UK government website.
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What is the fees for courses at UK Versity?
6 months courses – £3500
11 months only English course – £4500
The fees has to be paid upfront before any visa letters can be issued.
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What happens if I started living in the UK by 31 December 2020?
If you or your family member started living in the UK by 31 December 2020, you may be able to apply to the free EU Settlement Scheme.
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What are the conditions to still apply to the EU Settlement Scheme after the 30 June 2021 deadline?
You can still apply if you have a later deadline, for example, you’re joining a family member in the UK who was living in the UK by 31 December 2020, or you have ‘reasonable grounds’ for being unable to apply by 30 June 2021, for example, you had an illness or were the victim of domestic abuse.
What is the EU Settlement Scheme?
The EU Settlement Scheme is a free scheme that allows EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein citizens who started living in the UK by 31 December 2020 to apply to continue living in the UK.
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What happens if I am an Irish citizen?
Irish citizens do not need to apply for a visa or to the EU Settlement Scheme to study English in the UK.