- Shortlist courses and universities that are licensed Student visa sponsors.
- Apply for undergraduate courses through UCAS, or directly to the university for postgraduate courses.
- Meet the offer conditions, including your academic results and English at CEFR B2 (for example via an approved test or the university's own assessment).
- Accept your unconditional offer and receive a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) from the university.
- Keep the required funds (first-year fees plus 1529 GBP or 1171 GBP per month for up to 9 months) in your account for the required period.
- Get a TB test certificate from an approved clinic in Pakistan.
- Apply online for the Student visa, pay the visa fee and Immigration Health Surcharge, and give biometrics at the visa application centre.
- Set up your UKVI account to access your eVisa, travel to the UK and register with your university.
Study in United Kingdom from Pakistan
Checked October 9, 2026 against official sources
The United Kingdom is one of the most popular destinations for Pakistani students, thanks to its globally recognised universities, English-language teaching and long-standing educational ties with Pakistan. Most bachelor's degrees take three years and many taught master's degrees take just one year, which shortens the time and cost of study. Graduates can stay on and work through the Graduate visa, and the large British-Pakistani community helps new students settle in.
Money to show (visa)1,529 GBP / monthabout PKR 560,073
Student visa feesabout PKR 488,645
Work while studyingDegree-level students at a higher education provider: up to 20 hours per week during term time, full-time outside term time (below degree level: 10 hours per week).
Work after graduationGraduate visa: 2 years if you apply on or before 31 December 2026, 18 months if you apply on or after 1 January 2027; 3 years for PhD/doctoral graduates.
Why Pakistani students choose United Kingdom
- Most taught master's courses can be completed in one year
- Degree-level students can work up to 20 hours a week in term time and full-time outside term
- Graduate visa lets you stay and work after your degree (2 years if you apply by 31 December 2026, 18 months from 1 January 2027; 3 years for PhD graduates)
- Undergraduate applications are made centrally through UCAS
- All teaching is in English; degree-level study requires English at CEFR level B2
What it costs
| Living costs to show for the Student visa (courses in London) For up to 9 months, in addition to the first year's course fees |
1,529 GBP per month about PKR 560,073 |
|---|---|
| Living costs to show for the Student visa (courses outside London) For up to 9 months, in addition to the first year's course fees |
1,171 GBP per month about PKR 428,938 |
Living costs: London · Manchester (daily food, transport and rent estimates).
Work out the money to show in PKR → · Tuition is listed on each university page below.
Universities in United Kingdom
All 26 →University of Oxford
Oxford
GBP 39,620-66,580 per year for Overseas students (2027/28 entry, varies by co...
University of Cambridge
Cambridge
GBP 30,798-70,554 per year for international students (2027 entry, depends on...
Imperial College London
London
University College London (UCL)
London
London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)
London
GBP 32,000-53,600 per year for most full-time taught master's (Overseas, 2027...
University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh
GBP 19,100-47,680 per year for full-time taught master's (International/EU, 2...
University of Manchester
Manchester
King's College London
London
Aston University
Birmingham
Brunel University of London
London (Uxbridge)
Cardiff University
Cardiff
Coventry University
Coventry
Scholarships in United Kingdom
All 27 →
11 days left
Commonwealth Master's Scholarships
These are fully funded one-year master's awards at UK universities for students from lower-income...
11 days leftCommonwealth PhD Scholarships (Least Developed Countries and Fragile States)
These fully funded PhD awards at UK universities are for a small group of Commonwealth countries,...
60 days leftGates Cambridge Scholarship
Gates Cambridge offers around 70 full-cost scholarships a year to students from any country outsi...
24 days leftImperial President's PhD Scholarships
Imperial's flagship doctoral award: 50 scholarships that fund a 3.5-year PhD on a project of your...
59 days leftUniversity of Birmingham Postgraduate High Fliers Scholarship
An automatic GBP 5,000 tuition discount for international students domiciled in selected countrie...
89 days leftOxford-Pershing Square Graduate Scholarships
Up to five full scholarships a year for the Oxford 1+1 MBA, covering both the one-year Master's a...
109 days leftReach Oxford Scholarship
Reach Oxford Scholarships help students from low-income countries who cannot study for a degree a...
142 days leftUniversity of Leeds Masters International Excellence Scholarships
A large number of merit scholarships worth GBP 3,000, GBP 6,000 or GBP 16,000 for international s...
172 days leftUniversity of Manchester Global Futures Scholarships (South Asia) - Undergraduate
Merit scholarships for undergraduates from Bangladesh, India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka starting at ...
Student visa and English
- United Kingdom student visa: requirements, documents and fees (Usually within 3 weeks when applying from outside the UK)
- Courses are taught in English and Student visa applicants must show English at CEFR level B2 for degree-level study (B1 below degree level).
- Student visa applicants pay the Immigration Health Surcharge of 776 GBP per year, which gives access to the NHS.
- UK Student visa (degree level and above): IELTS IELTS for UKVI: 5.5 in each of listening, reading, writing, speaking (CEFR B2); PTE PTE Academic UKVI: 59 in each of listening, reading, writing, speaking (CEFR B2)
- UK Student visa (below degree level): IELTS IELTS for UKVI: 4.0 in each of listening, reading, writing, speaking (CEFR B1); PTE PTE Academic UKVI: 43 in each of listening, reading, writing, speaking (CEFR B1)
- UK Skilled Worker visa: IELTS IELTS for UKVI: 5.5 in each of listening, reading, writing, speaking (CEFR B2); PTE PTE Academic UKVI: 59 in each of listening, reading, writing, speaking (CEFR B2)
- UK Health and Care Worker visa: IELTS IELTS for UKVI: 5.5 in each of listening, reading, writing, speaking (CEFR B2); PTE PTE Academic UKVI: 59 in each of listening, reading, writing, speaking (CEFR B2)
- UK Spouse/Partner visa (first application, CEFR A1): IELTS IELTS Life Skills A1 (Speaking & Listening): Pass; PTE PTE Home A1 (not PTE Academic): Pass
- UK Partner visa extension (after 2.5 years, CEFR A2): IELTS IELTS Life Skills A2 (Speaking & Listening): Pass; PTE PTE Home A2 (not PTE Academic): Pass
Steps to study in United Kingdom
Frequently asked questions
How much money do I need to show for a UK Student visa?
You must show your course fees for up to one year plus living costs of 1529 GBP per month for courses in London or 1171 GBP per month outside London, for up to 9 months. The money must be held for the required period before you apply, as explained on GOV.UK.
Can I work while studying in the UK?
If you are studying at degree level with a higher education provider, you can work up to 20 hours a week during term time and full-time during official vacations. Students below degree level are limited to 10 hours a week. Some jobs, such as self-employment, are not allowed.
Can my family join me in the UK?
Only in limited cases. For postgraduate courses starting on or after 1 January 2024, you can bring a partner or children only if you are studying a PhD, another doctorate or a research-based higher degree, or if you are a government-sponsored student on a course longer than 6 months.
How long can I stay after graduating?
Through the Graduate visa you can stay and work for 2 years if you apply on or before 31 December 2026, or 18 months if you apply on or after 1 January 2027. PhD and other doctoral graduates can stay for 3 years.
Amounts in PKR use today's exchange rate. Rules change; always confirm on the official pages linked here before you apply.
Plan your application
Embassy & visa centres in Pakistan
- British Deputy High Commission Karachi
- British High Commission Islamabad
- VFS Global - United Kingdom Visa Application Centre Islamabad
- VFS Global - United Kingdom Visa Application Centre Karachi
- VFS Global - United Kingdom Visa Application Centre Lahore
- VFS Global - United Kingdom Visa Application Centre Mirpur
