UK Student visa: the 28-day money test

GOV.UK asks for two things: your course fee for 1 academic year, up to 9 months, and money to support yourself.

Where you study	Per month	9 months
London	£1,529	£13,761
Outside London	£1,171	£10,539

The money must be there for at least 28 days in a row, and that period must end within 31 days of the date you apply.

Example

Illustrative. A course in Manchester, course fee £18,000 on your CAS. £18,000 + £10,539 = £28,539. Applying on 20 August: the 28-day period can end on 20 July at the earliest. Don't let the balance dip below that in those 28 days.

Important

London means the City of London and the 32 London boroughs. You need extra money for each family member you bring. If you've been in the UK with a valid visa for at least 12 months, you don't need to prove this money.

Your money file

• ☐ Read the fee on your CAS
• ☐ Pick London or outside London
• ☐ Add family members
• ☐ Mark your 28 days on a calendar

Moving budget and checklist — set in dollars, so swap in £ →

Source: gov.uk, Student visa: Money you need. This isn't legal advice; the decision is the authority's.