Study (STY)
This is internal guidance for use by entry clearance staff on the handling of applications made outside the United Kingdom (UK).
The student guidance is being updated.
Most students will need to apply under PBS Tier 4
Other student routes:
Student visitor guidance VAT9
Student exchange guidance VAT3A
Prospective students guidance VAT10
Study
STY1 Dependants of students and prospective students
STY2 Prime Minister's initiative for international students
STY3 The British Council
STY4 The Academic Technology approved Scheme (ATAS)
STY5 List of main sponsored programmes for overseas students
STY6 Refusal wordings for dependants of students and prospective students
Useful documents
Flowchart for entry clearance categories for students over 18
Flowchart for entry clearance categories for students under 18
See Also