The following information is a guideline only and not intended to be wholly relied upon

Q. How do I get student visa?

A. From 31st March 2009 there is a new system in place which is more logical ever than before. You need to earn 40 points to get your visa. You need to find a college which is in UK Border Agency list (tier 4) and satisfy their admission criteria. College will then send you Unconditional Acceptance Letter now called The Visa Letter which will give you 30 points. Along this letter you need to show funds equivalent to first year fee and living expenses in UK.  This will give you 10 points. After earning these 40 points you will become eligible to apply at your country’s British high commission.

For full details and information go to the Home Office UKBA website at http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/

Q. What is the average cost of living in Manchester as an International student?

A. Manchester is a reasonably priced city offering good quality affordable living and abundant accommodation. Students will need of £600 a month to cover living expenses. This includes accommodation, food and transportation. However, this may vary depending on your budget for rent, food, transport and leisure activities. According to UKBA (Home Office) regulation, students on courses of nine months duration or less will be required to provide evidence of sufficient funds to cover the full costs of their course £600 per month for each month of the course up to a maximum of nine months; while students on courses of more than nine months duration will be required to evidence sufficient funds to pay the first year of fees only, plus £5,400 (i.e: nine months) to cover a typical academic year in the UK.