United Kingdom Hub
Currency: English / GBP (British Pound)The United Kingdom is home to world-renowned Russell Group universities and offers the 2-year post-study Graduate Route. 2025/2026 UKVI rules require £1,529/mo (London) or £1,136/mo (outside London) for 9 months under the 28-day rule, a £490 visa fee, £776/yr student IHS, and a £38,700 Skilled Worker threshold.
Programmatic Visas & Costs Directory
Student Visa Pathway
Requirements, blocked account minimums, and fees.
Work Permit Opportunities
NOC ratings, post-study work rules, and processes.
PR & Point Streams
Express Entry, Chancenkarte score grids, and nominations.
Processing Times
Consular queue durations, fast-track streams & SLA.
Consular Visa Fees
Application charges, biometrics & health surcharges.
Cost of Living Breakdown
Rent by city, utility grids, and grocery tables.
Cost of Study Guide
Tuition ranges, semester fees, and health insurance.
Scholarships & Grants
Government & university funding options for international students.
World-Ranked Universities
University of Oxford
Ranking: World #3 • Oxford, OxfordshireImperial College London
Ranking: World #2 • LondonActive Government Scholarships
Chevening Scholarships
UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development OfficeCost of Living Index (United Kingdom)
FAQ and Policy Clarifications
Q: Can international students bring dependants to the UK?▼
A: Under UKVI rules, international students are only permitted to bring dependants (spouse and children) if enrolled in a postgraduate research course (such as PhDs or designated research-based master’s programs).
Q: What is the 28-day financial maintenance rule for the UK Student Visa?▼
A: Your required maintenance funds (£1,529/month in London up to 9 months, or £1,136/month outside London up to 9 months, plus any unpaid course fees) must be held continuously in your bank account for at least 28 consecutive days ending no more than 31 days before application.
Q: What is the minimum salary threshold for the UK Skilled Worker Visa?▼
A: The general minimum salary threshold for the Skilled Worker Visa is £38,700 per year (or the occupation’s going rate). New entrants (graduates under 26 or switching from a Student/Graduate visa) benefit from a discounted threshold of £30,960 per year (70-80% of going rate).
Q: How long does it take to qualify for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR)?▼
A: Skilled workers qualify for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years of lawful residence on a qualifying work visa, provided they meet salary thresholds and have no more than 180 days of absence in any 12-month period.