Stay up to date with the changes that affect your plans: visa rules, tuition fees, scholarships, university news and admissions deadlines. Every news post is summarised in plain English, credits its original source and explains what it means for you.
New Erasmus+ student visa rules took effect in the UK on 8 October 2026. They let sponsors taking part in Erasmus+ host participants on some courses that would not normally qualify for the Student route. Here is what changed and what UK universities can do now.
GOV.UK: Explanatory memorandum to the statement of changes in Immigration Rules HC 584 ·
Most UK master's courses are applied for directly through each university, not UCAS. This step-by-step guide for Pakistani students covers choosing a course, English requirements, CAS, ATAS, money, scholarships, TB testing and the Student visa timeline.
UK study visa refusals are under the spotlight in 2026. We explain the latest Home Office figures, the tighter 5% refusal limit for universities, and what students should check before they apply.
Home Office – Immigration system statistics, year ending June 2026 ·
A clear, step-by-step guide for Nigerian students applying to a UK university for 2027 entry. It covers UCAS dates and fees, offers, English requirements, money, the CAS, the TB test and the Student visa, with links to the official sources.
Planning UK study for your child in Bangladesh? This parent's guide sets out the official 2026–27 visa fee, Immigration Health Surcharge and living-cost amounts, typical tuition ranges, and the Chevening and GREAT scholarships open to Bangladeshi applicants.
From 30 November 2026, Student visa applicants must show more money for living costs: £1,570 a month in London and £1,203 a month elsewhere, for up to nine months. Here is what changes, who it affects and where to check the official rules.
Home Office: Student and Child Student caseworker guidance (version 15.0) ·
