UK Student Visa 🇬🇧
UK Student Visa from India — 1-year masters, 2-year work visa
The UK offers world-ranked universities, 1-year Master's programs (cost-saving), 20 hrs/week work rights during study, and a 2-year Graduate Route work visa after graduation. Future Link Consultants has helped thousands of Indian students secure UK student visas.
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Why Indian students choose the UK
- 1-year Master's — complete in 12 months vs 2 years elsewhere, saving tuition + living costs
- Russell Group universities — Oxford, Cambridge, Imperial, UCL, LSE in global top 50
- 2-year Graduate Route visa — work any job after graduation, no employer sponsorship needed
- 20 hrs/week work rights during term + full-time in holidays
- Strong Indian community in London, Manchester, Birmingham, Leicester
- Post-study Skilled Worker visa pathway to UK settlement (ILR) in 5 years
- IELTS 6.0 accepted at most universities — lower than Australia
UK Student Visa at a glance
Visa nameUK Student visa (formerly Tier 4)
Processing time3 weeks (standard) · 5 days (priority)
IELTS minimum6.0 overall (most universities)
Work rights (study)20 hrs/week during term
Post-study workGraduate Route: 2 yrs (3 for PhD)
Funds requiredGBP 1,334/mo (London) · GBP 1,023 (outside)
Visa feeGBP 490 (outside UK)
IHS surchargeGBP 776/year (access NHS)
UK Student visa — step by step
From shortlisting universities to landing at Heathrow.
01
University Selection & Application
We identify universities matching your profile, academic background, and budget. UK universities use UCAS for UG and individual portals for PG.
02
Offer Letter & CAS
Once you receive a conditional or unconditional offer and meet conditions (IELTS, transcripts), the university issues a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) number — essential for the visa.
03
Financial Documentation
Show sufficient funds: GBP 1,334/month (London) or GBP 1,023/month (outside London) for 28+ days in your bank account. We help you structure bank statements correctly.
04
UK Student Visa Application
Apply online at least 3 months before your course start. Biometrics appointment at VFS Global in India. UKVI standard processing: 3 weeks. Priority: 5 business days.
05
Fly & Arrive
Land in the UK, collect your Biometric Residence Permit (BRP) from your university or post office within 10 days of arrival. You're now a UK student!
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