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🇬🇧 Updated Embassy Fees for UK Study Visa – June 2025

Planning to start a degree in the United Kingdom this year? Make sure you budget for the new UK study-visa fees that took effect on 9 April 2025 and remain current as of June 2025. Below is a concise breakdown of everything you will pay at the embassy or VFS centre—plus optional priority services and the mandatory Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS).

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Latest UK Study-Visa Fees (Applications Outside the UK)

  • Student Visa (main applicant or dependant): £524 per person
    Source: official GOV UK student-visa page GOV.UK
  • Child Student Visa: £524 per person
    Fee confirmed by April 2025 Home Office schedule and recent press update GOV.UK
  • Short-Term Study Visa (6–11-month English course): £214

Optional Priority Services

Need a faster decision? Add one of these premium services when you book biometrics:

  • Priority Visa (Non-Settlement, decision in 5 working days): £500
  • Super Priority Visa (decision by the next working day): £1,000
    GOV.UK

Tip: priority fees are paid on top of the standard visa fee.

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Immigration Health Surcharge for Students

Every international student must pay the Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) of £776 per study year when submitting the application. A three-year undergraduate course therefore adds £2,328 to your overall cost. GOV.UK

Other Costs to Keep in Mind

  • Biometric enrolment (inside the UK only): £19.20
  • Tuberculosis (TB) test if you live in a listed country: prices vary by clinic
  • Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate for certain STEM programmes: free to apply, but plan for processing time
    Check local VFS centre charges for SMS updates, premium lounge access, and courier return if you need them.

How and Where to Pay

  1. Complete the online form at
    https://www.gov.uk/student-visa
  2. Pay the visa fee and IHS by debit/credit card.
  3. Book your biometric appointment at the nearest VFS Global or TLScontact centre; any optional service fees are added during this step.
  4. Keep digital copies of all receipts, as you may need them at the UK border.

Frequently Asked Questions (June 2025)

Q: Will fees rise again this year?
There is no Home Office notice of further changes for 2025. Any new amounts are normally published at least four weeks in advance on https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/visa-regulations-revised-table.

Q: Do EU, EEA or Swiss students pay these fees?
Yes—since 2021 they must apply for a Student Visa and pay the same amount.

Q: Can I pay the IHS in instalments?
No. The full surcharge for the length of your course is charged at checkout and is refundable only if the visa is refused.

Final Budget Checklist

  1. Visa fee: £524
  2. IHS: £776 × number of study years
  3. Priority upgrade (optional): £500 or £1,000
  4. Supplementary costs: TB test, biometrics, courier, ATAS

By setting aside the correct amount before you apply, you can avoid delays and focus on securing your Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS). For official guidance and live fee tools, always refer to GOV UK links provided above. Good luck with your UK study journey!

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