If you are coming to the UK to study for 6 months or less, you may have the option to apply for a Student Visitor Entry Clearance outside PBS (note this is not available for all nationalities).
Student Visitor Entry Clearance is only usually applicable to students participating in an undergraduate one-semester study abroad programme, but could also be an option for any other participant of a short-term programme less than 6 months.
Note: you are NOT able to come on Student Visitor Entry Clearance and change to a Tier 4 student visa or switch to a Student Visitor visa later on and remain in the UK. If there is any chance you may want to extend your period of study and/or wish to work (even volunteer) while you are studying, please apply for a Tier 4 PBS student visa as described above.
Student Visitor Entry Clearance is only usually applicable to students participating in an undergraduate one-semester study abroad programme, but could also be an option for any other participant of a short-term programme less than 6 months.
Note: you are NOT able to come on Student Visitor Entry Clearance and change to a Tier 4 student visa or switch to a Student Visitor visa later on and remain in the UK. If there is any chance you may want to extend your period of study and/or wish to work (even volunteer) while you are studying, please apply for a Tier 4 PBS student visa as described above.
