UK Visa

Getting a UK student visa from India for Aston University usually takes around 15 working days (3 weeks) from the date of your biometric appointment.

If you are tight on time, you can use UK Visas and Immigration's (UKVI):

• Priority Service (decision within 5 working days) or
• Super Priority Service (decision by the end of the next working day)

Additional charges apply for using either service:

Getting a UK student visa from India for Aston University usually takes around 15 working days (3 weeks) from the date of your biometric appointment.

If you are tight on time, you can use UK Visas and Immigration's (UKVI):

• Priority Service (decision within 5 working days) or
• Super Priority Service (decision by the end of the next working day)

Additional charges apply for using either service:

UK student visa fee for Indian students applying from India in 2026 is GBP 558. This amount, as per today's exchange rate (GBP 1 = INR 127.30), is approximately INR 71,035.74.

Here is what are allowed to do on a UK student visa:

• Study
• Work as a student union sabbatical officer

Here is what you are not allowed to do on a UK student visa:

• Claim public funds
• Work as a professional sportsperson or sports coach
• Be self-employed
• Study at a maintained school

Following are the documents required for a UK student visa:

• A valid passport
• A Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) from your university or college
• Proof of finances: £1,529 per month (for up to 9 months) for stay in London and £1,171 per month (for up to 9 months) for stay outside London
• Parental consent if you are under 18 years of age
• Medical tests

The following points provide the eligibility for a UK student visa:

• CAS: You must have a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) from your university or college.
• Financial proof: You must have sufficient money to support yourself during the course of study. You will need £1,529 per month (for up to 9 months) for your stay in London and £1,171 per month (for up to 9 months) for your stay outside London.
• English proficiency: You must pass a SELT (Secure English Language Test) such as IELTS or PTE.
• Parental consent: If you are 16 or 17 years of age, you will require consent from your parents.

The usual processing time for a UK student visa is 3-8 weeks. However, Indian students can get a decision early by requesting a priority service. You can get "Priority Service" for £500 to get a decision in 5 days, or you can get a "Super Priority Service" for £1,000 to get a decision by the next business day's end.   

The usual processing time for a UK student visa is 3-8 weeks. However, Indian students can get a decision early by requesting a priority service. You can get "Priority Service" for £500 to get a decision in 5 days, or you can get a "Super Priority Service" for £1,000 to get a decision by the next business day's end.   

You must prove you can support yourself financially. You need to show you have enough money to pay for your course tuition fees plus cover living costs. For living expenses, you must show at least £1,529 per month for studies in London or £1,171 per month for studies outside London. These funds must be held in your bank account for at least 28 consecutive days before your application.

After receiving the University of Derby offer letter, Indian students are required to show the proof of funds for the first year tuition fees and living expenses of GBP 1,171 (INR 1.51L) per month for Derby. 

Look at the guidelines given below for the same - 

• Show these funds for 28 consecutive days 
• Bank statement should be dated within 31 days of your application

(GBP 1 = INR 129.41)