Studying in the UK from Punjab: a step-by-step overview

Quick answer. To study in the UK from Punjab you get an offer and a CAS from a licensed student sponsor, meet the English requirement, show maintenance funds (about £1,171/month outside London or £1,529/month in London, for up to 9 months), pay the Immigration Health Surcharge (£776/year), and apply for the Student visa. Funds must sit in your or a parent's account for 28 consecutive days.

The main steps

Get an unconditional offer from a licensed student sponsor and a CAS (Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies); meet the English-language requirement; arrange your maintenance funds and hold them for the 28-day period; pay the IHS as part of the online application; then apply for the Student visa and attend biometrics. Apply well before your course start date.

Money and health surcharge

The headline financial requirements (confirm current figures on gov.uk):

Requirement	Amount (verify at source)
Maintenance — outside London	About £1,171/month, up to 9 months (~£10,539), plus course fees
Maintenance — in London	About £1,529/month, up to 9 months (~£13,761), plus course fees
Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS)	£776 per year of the visa, paid upfront
28-day rule	Funds held for 28 consecutive days, ending within 31 days of applying

Choosing an agent safely

If a Punjab-based agent helps you, confirm they hold a valid Punjab Travel Professionals Regulation Act licence on the official register, get everything in writing, and pay in traceable ways. No genuine agent can guarantee a UK visa decision.

Frequently asked questions

How much money do I need for a UK student visa?

Beyond course fees, you must show maintenance of about £1,171/month (outside London) or £1,529/month (London) for up to 9 months, held for 28 consecutive days, plus the £776/year Immigration Health Surcharge. Figures change — confirm the current amounts on gov.uk before applying.

Sources

Browse agents: Jalandhar register · Ludhiana register · Mohali (SAS Nagar) register

Find licensed help: Immigration & visa consultants · Document checklist

Reviewed against official government sources; figures that change (fees, fund thresholds) are dated and linked — always verify at the source. — Recepta Editorial.

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Last updated: 2026-07-13