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Visa cost
United Kingdom — Student Route (Tier 4)
2026 fee breakdown. Mandatory fees come to $1,635; with optional services (priority processing, courier), budget $1,300–$2,400.
Mandatory fees
| Visa application fee (outside UK) | $600 |
| Immigration Health Surcharge — 1 year £776/yr × full course duration; Master's typically 1 year | $1,035 |
| Mandatory total | $1,635 |
Optional / situational
| Priority service | $100 |
| Super-priority service | $1,000 |
| Tuberculosis test (some countries) | $100 |
| Biometrics enrolment | $50 |
Things to watch
- IHS scales with course length — a 2-year MSc means £1,552 in IHS alone.
- Switching to the Graduate Route from inside the UK has its own £822 fee.
- Dependents (Student Dependant visa) pay the same application + IHS per person.
🇺🇸 United States
$510–$700 total
🇨🇦 Canada
$200–$350 total
🇦🇺 Australia
$1200–$1800 total
🇩🇪 Germany
$200–$400 total
🇫🇷 France
$150–$300 total
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Student Route (Tier 4) cost?
Mandatory fees total $1,635. Including optional services (postage, priority processing, photographs), expect $1,300–$2,400 total.
What's not included in the visa fee?
Tuition, living costs, and proof-of-funds requirements are separate. Use our cost-of-study calculator at /tools/cost-calculator for a complete budget.
When are these fees due?
Application and biometric fees are paid before submission. Health surcharges (UK IHS, Australian OSHC) are paid as part of the visa application. Some fees (Anmeldung in Germany) are paid after arrival.