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UK Student
Route Visa

The UK Student Route is the visa required to study at a UK university. UWS is a UKVI-licensed Student Route sponsor — fully authorised to issue the CAS (Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies) required for your visa application.

Key Facts

Student Route · 5 items

  • Who needs it

    Most international students from outside the UK and Ireland.

  • Financial requirement

    Evidence of tuition fees + up to 12 months living costs (approx. £1,334/month London · £1,023/month elsewhere).

  • Application

    Online via the UKVI portal. Biometric appointment required in your home country.

  • Processing time

    Typically 3–8 weeks. Apply as early as possible.

  • Cost

    Confirm current fee with your Paideia adviser — fees change annually.

Graduate Route Visa

After UWS graduation

  • UG and PG graduates — 18 months to live and work anywhere in the UK.

  • PhD graduates — Up to 3 years to live and work anywhere in the UK.

  • No restrictions — No employer sponsorship required. No job type or salary restrictions during Graduate Route period.

How Paideia Supports You

UK visa application · 4 steps

  • Pre-application document review — We check everything before you submit.

  • CAS guidance — We explain your CAS letter and what to do with it.

  • Financial evidence guidance — What UKVI requires to prove your funds.

  • Biometric appointment prep — What to bring, what to expect.

Paideia provides expert guidance and support — we are not immigration lawyers. For definitive visa rules, refer to gov.uk/student-visa .

India Student
Visa Guidance

International students at Presidency require an Indian student visa (category 'S') issued by the Indian High Commission or Consulate in their home country.

Key Facts

India Student Visa · 4 items

  • Required documents

    Offer letter from Presidency, valid passport, photographs, completed application form, proof of financial means.

  • Application

    Via the Indian Visa Online portal or Indian High Commission / Consulate in your home country.

  • Processing time

    Typically 4–6 weeks. Apply promptly after receiving your offer.

  • Cost

    Varies by nationality — confirm with the Indian High Commission in your country.

FRRO Registration

Within 14 days of arrival

All international students must register with the Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO) within 14 days of arriving in India. The Presidency OIA team guides you through every step.

How Paideia Supports You

India visa application · 4 steps

  • Post-offer briefing — Full India visa process explained for your nationality.

  • Document preparation guidance — Ensuring all documents are in order before you apply.

  • FRRO briefing — We explain what to expect before you travel.

  • OIA handover — We introduce you to the Presidency team who support you on arrival.

Visa rules and processes vary by nationality and change over time. Always check current requirements with the Indian High Commission in your country and with your Paideia adviser before applying.

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