To get permission to come to the UK to study, students now need to pass a points based assessment.  The new points based system (PBS) Tier 4 aims to make the application process simpler and clearer to understand.

The new system will affect all students planning to study in the UK this year who do not hold British Citizenship or EU passports. Those holding British National Overseas (BNO) passports are affected.

Parents and students need to fully understand the new system so they can make early preparations to ensure visas can be issued before the start of term in September. Students need to be ready to apply for their visas as soon as possible after accepting offers and receiving visa letters.  

Watch this video created by UKBA to learn more about the new visa requirements for studying in the UK.

More details on the new UK student visa requirements