Your timeline, September 2027 intake
- Now – Feb 2027Free UK check, shortlist, IELTS if needed, applications
- Spring 2027Offers; accept, pay any deposit, arrange funds or a loan
- From March 2027CAS issued; you can apply for the visa up to 6 months before the course
- Jun – Aug 2027Funds held 28 days, TB test and biometrics in Kolkata, visa decision usually within 3 weeks
- Sep 2027 – Sep 2028Study; up to 20 hours' work a week in term time
- Late 2028Apply for the Graduate visa: 18 months to work or look for work
Dependants: the January 2024 rule
If your postgraduate course started on or after 1 January 2024, you can bring your partner or children only if it's a PhD or other doctorate, or a research-based higher degree. Government-sponsored students on courses longer than 6 months are also eligible. A standard one-year taught MSc or MBA doesn't qualify.
If you're marriedPlan for the family to follow later through a work visa, or look at a research master's. We'll tell you honestly which fits.
The money you must show
| Where you study | Per month | For 9 months |
|---|---|---|
| London (City of London and the 32 boroughs) | £1,529 | £13,761 |
| Anywhere else in the UK | £1,171 | £10,539 |
The 28-day ruleThe money must sit in the account for at least 28 days in a row, and the end of that period must fall within 31 days of your visa application. You also need your first year's course fee, as shown on your CAS. A deposit moved in a day too late is one of the commonest reasons a file has to be redone.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Visa application fee (from India) | £558 |
| Immigration health surcharge | £776 per year of visa |
| TB test | Set by the approved clinic |
| Graduate visa later (if you apply) | £937 + £1,035 a year health surcharge |
Work while you study, and after
- 20 hours a week in term time on a degree-level course
- Full-time outside term time
- No self-employment and no claiming benefits
- Your visa decision letter states your exact conditions
| When you apply | How long it lasts |
|---|---|
| On or before 31 December 2026 | 2 years |
| On or after 1 January 2027 | 18 months |
| PhD or other doctorate | 3 years |
What Yastudy charges Patna students for the UK, in writing
Counselling with Yastudy is free. The services after it run on one set of plans for every country and every university, the UK included. You pay up front, the terms are in writing, and your counsellor starts within one working day.
Why you pay us, not a universityBecause your plan fee pays for our work, we shortlist on fit and value for money, not on which university pays the biggest commission.
- Essential · ₹24,999Profile evaluation · 6-university shortlist · up to 4 applications reviewed · SOP editing · CAS and 28-day funds check · visa file checkPay ₹24,999 & start →
- Advantage (most popular) · ₹44,999Up to 10 applications · applications filed with you · SOP coached for each university · funds and loan letter check · visa form and mock credibility interviewPay ₹44,999 & start →
- Premium · ₹79,9992 intakes, unlimited applications · senior counsellor · scholarship and education-loan application support · accommodation guidance and arrival supportPay ₹79,999 & start →
One-time fee per student; GST as applicable. Tuition (paid to the university), the visa fee, health surcharge, TB test and English test are separate. Terms & Conditions.
How Yastudy works with Patna students
- Free UK checkCall, WhatsApp or use the form. We look at your marks, English, budget and goals.
- Shortlist and applicationsUniversities that fit your profile and budget, with each one's official fee, deposit and deadline.
- CAS and money checkWe check your funds against the 28-day rule before you apply, the most common reason files go wrong.
- Visa and departureTB test, visa form, biometrics at VFS, then a pre-departure session, online or at our Patna (Boring Road) office.
Frequently asked questions
Is IELTS required for a UK student visa?
Not always for the visa. GOV.UK accepts an English-taught degree confirmed by an Ecctis assessment, a UK qualification, or an approved English test. But each university sets its own English requirement, and many still ask for IELTS or a similar test.
How long is a master's in the UK?
A taught master's usually takes one year.
Can I bring my wife or husband on a UK master's?
Not on a taught master's that started on or after 1 January 2024. Only PhD, other doctorate or research-based higher degree students (and some government-sponsored students) can bring dependants.
How long is the Graduate visa after a master's?
18 months if you apply on or after 1 January 2027; 2 years if you apply by 31 December 2026.
How much does the Graduate visa cost?
£937, plus the health surcharge of usually £1,035 for each year.
Can I work during a UK master's?
Up to 20 hours a week in term time on a degree-level course, and full-time outside term time.
What does Yastudy charge for a UK master's application?
One of three plans, the same for every university: ₹24,999, ₹44,999 or ₹79,999.
About this page
Who wrote it
The Yastudy UK Desk, the counsellors who handle UK applications from our Patna and Noida offices.
How we checked the facts
Every rule and fee was checked on 21 October 2026 against GOV.UK (UK Visas and Immigration), the Immigration Rules and VFS Global's official centre list. No figures come from other consultants or aggregator sites.
When we update it
When the UK changes visa fees, the funds amounts or the Graduate route, and before every intake.
Our standards
- We never guarantee admission or a visa.
- We don't publish visa "success rates" we can't show you records for.
- Spotted something out of date? Email admission@yastudy.com.
- Yastudy – Patna OfficeOffice No. 606, 6th Floor, Verma Centre, Boring Road Crossing, Sri Krishna Puri, Patna, Bihar 800001 · Mon–Sat, 10 am – 7 pm · Google Maps
- Call or WhatsApp+91 76678 96481 · admission@yastudy.com
Counselling works fully online too.
Get your free UK check, Patna
In 15 minutes, a counsellor will tell you:
- Which universities fit your marks and budget
- Whether you need IELTS, and what score
- Exactly how much money you must show for the visa
- Your timeline, and which plan fits you
Prefer to talk now? WhatsApp +91 76678 96481
Sources
Official sources, checked 21 October 2026. Rules and fees change; always confirm with the institution before you pay.
- GOV.UK: Student visa (fee, timing, decision times)
- GOV.UK: Student visa, partner and children
- GOV.UK: Student visa, money you need
- GOV.UK: Graduate visa (18 months from 1 Jan 2027)
- GOV.UK: Immigration health surcharge
- GOV.UK: Immigration Rules, Appendix Student (work hours)
- GOV.UK: approved TB test clinics in India
- VFS Global (UK visas, India): application centres
- GOV.UK: Student visa, knowledge of English (Ecctis, SELT)
- UK government guidance: GOV.UK student visas
