{"id":127702,"date":"2026-10-27T12:15:00","date_gmt":"2026-10-27T12:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/uk\/?p=127702"},"modified":"2026-10-27T10:44:57","modified_gmt":"2026-10-27T10:44:57","slug":"uk-announces-new-november-rules-students","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/uk\/uk-announces-new-november-rules-students\/","title":{"rendered":"UK Announces New November Rules That Could Catch International Students off Guard"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The changes affect applications submitted on or after that date and apply to the financial maintenance requirement under the Student visa route<\/strong>. Students must demonstrate that they can cover their living costs alongside their tuition fees, with separate charges also applying for visa applications and healthcare.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Higher Living Cost Requirements for Students Across the UK<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Students planning to study in London currently need to demonstrate that they have \u00a31,529 available for each month of their course, up to a maximum of nine months. From 30 November, this monthly requirement will rise to \u00a31,570<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For students enrolled on courses lasting nine months or longer, the maximum maintenance requirement will consequently increase from \u00a313,761 to \u00a314,130<\/strong>. That represents an additional \u00a3369 in funds that applicants must demonstrate they can access. Students attending universities outside London will also face an increase, although the figures differ.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The existing requirement of \u00a31,171 per month will rise to \u00a31,203. Over the maximum nine-month assessment period, applicants will therefore need to demonstrate \u00a310,827 <\/strong>rather than \u00a310,539, an increase of \u00a3288.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These amounts relate specifically to living expenses and do not include university tuition fees. Applicants must account for their course fees separately when demonstrating that they have sufficient financial resources. Immigration lawyers at Morgan Smith, cited by The Independent<\/a>, also identify the Student visa application fee and Immigration Health Surcharge as separate expenses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to the UK government’s Student visa guidance<\/a>, the application fee is \u00a3558, whether someone applies from outside the country or seeks to extend or switch to a Student visa while already in the UK. The healthcare surcharge is also payable, with the amount depending on the duration of the visa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Know Before You Go:

\ud83d\udc49 Verify your employer is a licensed sponsor.
\ud83d\udc49 Legitimate UK employers will never ask for upfront fees or to surrender your passport.
\ud83d\udc49 Official UK visa information can be found on https:\/\/t.co\/a3vknGWw5g<\/a>. pic.twitter.com\/L9lQKoBPuH<\/a><\/p>— UK Visas & Immigration Official (@UKVIgovuk) October 21, 2026<\/a><\/blockquote>