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UK Embassy Fees for International Students in 2025
The UK embassy fee for international students for this year is £490. Also, you need to pay £776 per year as the IHS fee along with your student visa fee in the UK. Any dependants joining with you pay the UK embassy fee the same as you.
Studying in the UK is a dream for many international students, thanks to its world-class education, cultural diversity, and opportunities for career growth. However, before embarking on this academic journey, it’s crucial to understand the various costs involved, particularly the UK embassy fees that apply to student visa applications.
CELPIP vs IELTS: Which One is the Best for You?
The Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP) is a general testing program. The CELPIP test covers the four components of the IELTS test, such as Reading, Writing, Listening, and speaking. However, the main difference between CELPIP and IELTS is that CELPIP mostly focuses on North American language, e.g., the listening and reading sections will contain more Canadian content.
CELPIP is not globally recognised as the IELTS, but it’s the best for those who want to obtain PR, citizenship and professional registration in Canada.
Difference Between September and January Intake for Studying Abroad
Studying abroad is a dream for many international students. Achieving this dream becomes easier when you submit the application and prepare for your student visa at an appropriate time. Usually, there are two appropriate times available for international students in all the best countries to study abroad. These times are known as intakes.
Whether you want to study in the UK, USA, Canada, Australia or Europe, you will find the September and January intake to submit your application. Now, you may be wondering which intake you may choose.
The key difference between the September and January intake is September is the fall semester while January is the secondary semester. September intake is the traditional start of the academic year, offering a fresh beginning to the students while the January intake provides flexibility for those who may have missed the September deadline.
Both the September and January intakes have advantages and disadvantages. But in this blog, we will state the differences between September and January intake. If you are confused about choosing an appropriate intake for studying abroad, this blog will help you a lot.
How Much Bank Balance is Required for UK Student Visa?
Do you know, showing the financial statement is mandatory for a UK student visa? According to the Gov.UK, there is a 28-day rule for showing proof of funds for every international student. The minimum bank balance requirement for a UK student visa depends on the tuition fees and living expenses in UK.
Do you know what is the bank balance required for UK student visa? In this blog, we will demonstrate the types of study permits in UK, how much bank balance is required for UK student visa, and the 28-day bank statement rule for UK study visa. So, if you want to study in UK for the upcoming intake, this blog will help you a lot.
UKVI Approved Banks in Nigeria 2025
One of the main requirements for a UK student visa is to have sufficient funds to bear the higher education cost and living expenses in the UK at least for one year. The UK Visa and Immigration Centre (UKVI) requires applicants to submit a bank statement letter with the UK visa application containing proof of that applicant’s funds.
Many Nigerian students dream of studying in the UK and look forward to the opportunities to introduce themselves to the world-class education system in the UK. However, they always face issues when showing the bank balance requirements because submitting documents from a non-UKVI-approved bank can result in delays or even rejection of their visa applications.
In this blog, we will discuss the UKVI approved banks in Nigeria, the process of opening a student account and the 28-day bank statement rule to study in UK from Nigeria. So, if you are interested in applying for any intakes in the UK, this article will help you a lot.
Apply for the MRes Program in the UK with Dependant
Breaking! Now you can study in the UK with dependents. Unbelievable, right? But yes, as per the UKVI policy, students applying for masters by research, MPhil, Ph.D., and DBA will be able to apply for dependents.
Brief Overview of applying for the MRes Program in the UK with a Dependant
Explore these points below to have a better understanding of the current news.
- You can study for a master’s by a research program in the UK with dependents.
- Those programs include MPhil, Ph.D, DBA, or general masters with research.
- Some universities are offering MRes programs for the September 2024 intake.
- Different universities have different entry requirements.
- Bachelor graduates in the UK reapplying for an MRes program can also apply for the dependents.
Study MRes Program in the UK with Dependents!
Everybody knows that they can’t bring dependents to the UK, but there is good news. According to British Government law, international students with a research degree can bring dependents with them or apply for their dependents. This program also includes some variants such as- MPhil, Ph.D, DBA, or general masters with research. Here’s another big news: international students who are already in the UK or graduated with a Bachelor’s degree and reapplying for an MRes program in the UK can also apply to bring their dependents to the UK.