Applying for an adult student visa
This quick guide explains how an adult student can apply for a student visa after 31 March 2009 (if the date the application will be on or after 31 March).
Who can apply?
You can apply for an adult student visa if you are coming to the United Kingdom for your post-16 education.
How long can I come for? 

Type of course	Length of course	Length of stay allowed
Degree level or above	12 months or more	The full length of the course plus four months after the end of your course
Degree level or above	Six months or more, but less than 12 months	The full length of the course plus two months after the end of your course
Course to prepare you for study	Less than six months	The full length of the course plus one month after the end of your course
Professional Course	Less than six months	The full length of the course plus seven days after the end of your course
University Foundation Course	12 months or more	The full length of the course (up to a maximum of three years if you are 18 years old or above) plus four months after the end of your course
Professional Course	Six months or more, but less than 12 months	The full length of the course plus two months after the end of your course
Postgraduate doctors and dentists on a recognised Foundation programme	Maximum of three years	The full length of the course (up to a maximum of three years) plus one month after the end of your course

What do I need to apply?
You need 40 points to be able to apply for a student visa and must provide the proof needed with your application form.

Points	What you gets points for	Proof and documents needed
30	Doing a course at an acceptable level with The Midlands Academy of Business and Technology.	Visa letter from The Midlands Academy of Business and technology, and the documents used to get the visa letter
10	Having enough money to cover your course fees and monthly living costs (also known as maintenance)	Bank statement or letter confirming that you have enough money available to cover your course fees and monthly living costs for up to one year, at the time you submit your application

You must be able to prove that the money you need to apply has been in your account for 28 days before you submit your application.
Approved education provider
The Midlands Academy of Business and Technology is an approved education provider to teach international students in the United Kingdom. 
Money needed
The money that you need includes course fees and monthly living costs. The monthly living costs needed depends on where you are studying.

Length of course	Where will study	Money needed
Nine months or less	In London	Course fees and £800 for each month of the course
Nine months or less	Outside London	Course fees and £600 for each month of the course*
More than nine months	In London	First year of fees and £7,200 to cover the first year in the United Kingdom
More than nine months	Outside London	First year of fees and £5,400 to cover the first year in the United Kingdom*

*The Midlands Academy of Business and Technology is in the ‘Outside London’ bracket of money needed.
How much does a student visa cost?

The student visa application fee depends on where you apply from:
Inside the United Kingdom by post - £357
Inside the United Kingdom at a Public Enquiry Office (PEO) - £565
Outside the United Kingdom - £145
More information can be found on the UK Border Agency Website at
http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/studyingintheuk/quickguideforstudent/adultstudents/applyingforanadultstudentvisa/#header1