UK Visa

Yes, but it depends on your graduation date.

• You get 2 years if you apply before January 1, 2027.
• Applications from January 1, 2027, will only get 18 months.
• This applies to Bachelor's and Master's graduates.
• PhD graduates still get 3 years regardless of the date.
• Most 2026 intake students will graduate in 2027 or 2029.
• This means most 2026 students will only get 18 months.
• Plan your job search early to make the most of this time.
• The visa cannot be extended once granted.

Yes, you must prove your knowledge of English to at least level B1 on the CEFR scale to get a Skilled Worker Visa UK. The most common way to do this is - by taking any Secure English Language Test (SELT) such as - IELTS for UKVI or PTE Academic UKVI. 

Indian students studying in the UK, who are going to transition from having a student visa to either a Graduate Visa or Skilled Worker Visa in UK are generally not required to prove their proficiency again. The idea is - if you have been living or studying in the UK since last 12 months then you need not to prove fluency in English. 

Min balance in back required for Indian students who want to study at UK Uni is mentioned below-

• Outside London- Remaining tuition fee with GBP 9,207 for 9 months or GBP 1,023 per month
• London- Remaining tuition fee with GBP 12 K for 9 months or GBP 1,334 per month

Money must be in your account, parent or guardian's account for 28 days. Counsellor will calculate exact amount on basis of university fee and deposit.

Indian students should try to begin their UEL application process at least 6 to 8 months before the course date starts. Given below are the important guidelines for the submission timeline -

• The students should aim to get their CAS issued at least 3 to 4 months in advance. 
• The submission of the UK student visa should be done at least 10 to 12 weeks before the course starts. 

For a UK Student visa in 2026, the required minimum IELTS score is determined by the academic level of your course such as bachelor's, master's or doctoral course. The UK government sets these minimums based on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). A CEFR B2 level of proficiency is usually accepted for most courses in UK. For geting bachelor's and master's degrees in UK, a minimum 5.5 IELTS band score is accepted.

In 2026, the latest changes on the UK student visa include:

1. The minimum cost you need to show in your bank account for the cost of living in the UK has increased to £1,529/month in London and £1,171 elsewhere.
2. The launch of eVisa facility
3. Undergraduate students will not be able to bring their dependents in the UK. Only students coming for postgraduate research and above courses are allowed to do so. 
4. The post-study work permit duration is going to be cut-short to up to 18 months (1.5 years) from two years - from 01 Jan 2027 onwards. 

If an Indian student has received a CAS from the University of Liverpool, they should then apply for a UK student visa. This process can take time. The university suggests applying 3 months before the programme starts. 

To apply for a UK student visa the applicant would need to apply via the embassy and also submit some important documents and the visa application fee. 

Along with the essential course completion requirements, your application for the Graduate Visa in UK depends on the following aspects of your course as well:

1. the university or your course provider
2. how long did you study in the UK
3. what kind of a course you studied - bachelor's, master's or any doctoral course