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Study in the UK — the complete guide for Indian students
The full UK journey for Indian students: choosing a course, applying, proving funds, the Student visa, working while you study, the Graduate visa, sponsorship and settlement.
14 min read · Last checked 22 August 2026
Visas & money
UK proof of funds — how much money do you need, and for how long?
Maintenance requirements for the UK Student visa: how much you must hold, the 28-day rule, the 31-day window and the evidence that gets accepted.
9 min read
UK Student visa — requirements, documents and timeline
What the UK Student visa needs from Indian students: CAS, English evidence, funds, TB test, fees, processing times and the most common refusal reasons.
10 min read
CAS and IHS explained
What a CAS is, when your university issues it, what to check on it, and how the Immigration Health Surcharge is calculated and paid.
6 min read
After graduation
UK Graduate visa — eligibility, timing and how to apply
Who qualifies for the UK Graduate visa, how long it lasts, what it costs, and the timing mistake that disqualifies students every year.
8 min read
Skilled Worker visa & sponsorship — thresholds and how to find sponsors
How the Skilled Worker route works for graduates in the UK: salary thresholds, skill level, finding licensed sponsors and switching from the Graduate visa.
9 min read
Settlement (ILR) and citizenship — the realistic timeline
How time in the UK counts toward Indefinite Leave to Remain, which routes qualify, and what happens between the Graduate visa and citizenship.
7 min read
Money & cities
Cost of studying and living in the UK — by city
Realistic UK study costs for Indian students: tuition ranges, city-by-city living costs, visa and IHS fees, and one-off arrival costs.
8 min read
Scholarships for Indian students in the UK
Chevening, Commonwealth and university scholarships for Indian students: what they cover, who wins them, and when to apply.
7 min read
Education loans for the UK — collateral, non-collateral and forex
How Indian education loans for UK study work: collateral vs non-collateral, what lenders check, loan letters for the visa, and currency costs.
7 min read
Life in the UK
Working while studying — hours, rules and your National Insurance number
Term-time work limits, vacation work, what is not allowed, how to get a National Insurance number, and how to keep your visa compliant.
7 min read
First 30 days in the UK — the arrival checklist
Bank account, GP registration, eVisa, NI number, phone, transport and accommodation — what to do in your first month in the UK.
6 min read
Applications
English tests accepted by UK universities
Which English tests UK universities and the Home Office accept, when you need a SELT, and typical score requirements for Indian students.
6 min read
UCAS vs direct applications, and choosing your intake
How UK undergraduate and postgraduate applications differ, when to use UCAS, and how the September and January intakes compare for Indian students.
6 min read
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