
Guidance on the UK’s study routes and student visa rules — the main Student visa, the Short-term Study route, the post-study Graduate visa, and the rules that govern working hours and running a business while you study.
The Student visa is the main route for degree-level study in the UK, with the Short-term Study route for shorter courses and the Graduate visa allowing two years’ work after graduation. While studying, strict limits apply to working hours and business activity. Our guides cover each route and the conditions attached to student status. Browse them below.