In a notable shift, the number of UK student visa applications has seen an upward trend for the first time in over a year, according to recent data released by the Home Office. The figures reveal a 13% increase in sponsored study visa applications for January 2025, with 28,700 applications submitted. This surge represents a...
UK Visa Appointment Payment Update Nigeria 2025, FFSD Education brings you the latest update from the UK Home Office. Effective 11 April 2025, all online payments for UK visa appointments in Nigeria must now be made exclusively in Great British Pounds (GBP). This policy change directly impacts international students applying from Nigeria, particularly those booking...
Starting from the 2nd of January 2025, the new UK student visa financial requirements for international students applying for a UK student visa will require them to meet new financial maintenance requirements. The UK Home Office announced these changes to reflect inflation adjustments and better align the support available to domestic students through maintenance loans....
The UK government has officially revised visa fees for international students and their dependents, with the new UK Student Visa Fees effective from 9 April 2025. These changes are part of broader immigration policy adjustments and come at a time of renewed global interest in studying in the UK. Here’s a breakdown of the updated...
The UK government is currently reviewing the UK Graduate Visa Route, a policy that allows international students to remain in the country for up to two years after completing their degrees. This move, led by the Home Office, has sparked concern across the higher education sector and among business leaders, who warn that tightening the...