Take the Next Step in Your Education in the UK

01Intakes and Application Periods

Many UK universities offer September or autumn intake, while January and other intakes are available for selected programmes.

Application deadlines and entry requirements vary by institution and course. Students should check academic qualifications, English-language requirements, tuition fees and any additional admission conditions before applying.

02Tuition Fees and Scholarships

International tuition fees vary considerably by university, programme and level of study.

Some institutions offer scholarships, bursaries or tuition discounts to eligible international students. These opportunities have specific conditions and may be competitive.

Students should prepare a full budget covering tuition, accommodation, living expenses, visa costs, the Immigration Health Surcharge where applicable and other required expenses.

03Working While Studying

Eligible full-time students studying at qualifying institutions may generally work up to 20 hours per week during term time if their Student visa permits it. Some students have different work conditions depending on their course and sponsor.

Students must follow the exact work conditions stated on their immigration permission.

04Admission Requirements Checklist

From the Fly Education Bangladesh UK country guide, supplied by the client (October 2026 export). Checklists by level of study.

• Foundation: valid passport; SSC and HSC Certificates & Transcripts; IELTS UKVI / IELTS Academic / accepted English test (if required); SOP (if required); recommendation letter (if required); CV; gap explanation (if applicable); completed university/foundation application form
• Undergraduate: valid passport; SSC Certificate & Transcript; HSC Certificate & Transcript / predicted result; IELTS / PTE / accepted English test (if required); SOP; 2 recommendation letters (LOR); CV; work experience for gap explanation; gap explanation & supporting documents (if applicable); completed university application form
• Pre-Master’s: valid passport; SSC and HSC Certificates & Transcripts; Bachelor's certificate (if completed) / latest semester transcript; English translation (if required); IELTS UKVI / IELTS Academic / accepted English test (if required); SOP (if required); 2 recommendation letters (if required); CV/resume (if required); gap explanation & supporting documents (if applicable); work experience for gap explanation; completed university/pre-master's application form
• Postgraduate: valid passport; SSC and HSC Certificates & Transcripts; Bachelor's certificate and transcript; IELTS UKVI / IELTS Academic / accepted English test (if required); SOP; 2 recommendation letters; CV; work experience documents (if required/applicable); gap explanation & supporting documents (if applicable); completed university application form
• MRes (Master’s By Research): valid passport; SSC, HSC and Bachelor's Certificates & Transcripts; Master's certificate & transcript (if required by the university/course); IELTS UKVI / IELTS Academic / accepted English test; SOP; 2 academic recommendation letters; CV; work experience documents (if applicable); research papers (if applicable); gap explanation & supporting documents (if applicable); completed university application form
• PhD: valid passport; SSC, HSC, Bachelor's and Master's Certificates & Transcripts; IELTS UKVI / IELTS Academic / accepted English test; SOP; 2 academic recommendation letters; CV/academic resume; supervisor acceptance; work experience documents (if applicable); research papers (if applicable); gap explanation & supporting documents (if applicable); completed university application form

05Visa Document Checklist

From the Fly Education Bangladesh UK country guide, supplied by the client (October 2026 export). All scan copies on 80-100gm paper; use a paper clip instead of stapling.

• CAS application: valid passport; unconditional offer letter; tuition fee deposit payment receipt (if required); CAS application form; passport information page; academic certificates & transcripts; IELTS certificate; TB test certificate; financial documents or source of fund; bank documents (statement and solvency); scholarship letter (if applicable); ATAS certificate (if applicable); immigration history / previous UK visa copies (if applicable)
• UK Student visa application: valid passport; all academic certificates and transcripts; CAS letter and CAS number; TB test certificate; financial evidence; source of fund and explanation; bank statement and solvency; sponsorship letter; parent consent letter (if under 18); birth certificate (if under 18 or using parents' funds where required); completed visa application form; visa application fee paid receipt; Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) paid receipt; biometrics appointment booked
• VFS submission: valid passport (original); passport bio-data page scan copy; completed UK visa application form; CAS letter; all academic certificates & transcripts; IELTS certificate (if applicable); tuition fee payment proof (bank SWIFT copy); TB (medical) test certificate; IHS payment confirmation receipt

06Costs Breakdown

From the Fly Education Bangladesh UK country guide, supplied by the client (October 2026 export). Approximate figures; all payments (IHS fee, UK visa fee and VFS service charge) must be made from the student's own bank account.

• Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS): approximately £776 × Course Duration + 6 Months
• UK Student Visa application fee: approximately £524 (around BDT 85,000–90,000)
• VFS service charge: approximately BDT 12,000–14,000
• Living cost evidence, from the Fly Education knowledge base (24 September 2025): inside London £13,347; outside London £10,224
• TB test fee at an approved clinic (Fly Education guide): USD 70 for 11 years and above, USD 30 below 11 years at the IOM clinic

07Application Timeline: September and January Intakes

From the Fly Education Bangladesh UK country guide, supplied by the client (October 2026 export). Some universities continue accepting applications until seats are full, but applying 5–7 months before intake provides the best chance for admission, scholarships, and timely CAS/visa processing. January intake is not available for every course or university.

• September intake: course & university selection October – February; admission applications open October – April; scholarship applications October – May; offer letter November – June; tuition deposit April – July; CAS application May – August; student visa application June – August; travel to UK August – September; classes begin September
• January intake: course & university selection May – August; admission applications open June – October; scholarship applications June – October; offer letter July – November; tuition deposit September – November; CAS application October – December; student visa application November – December; travel to UK December – January; classes begin January

08Scholarship Update: Leeds Beckett University (19 September 2025)

From the Fly Education knowledge base, dated 19 September 2025, for the January 2026 intake. Scholarship terms change each year, so students should confirm them with the university.

• Dean’s Undergraduate Scholarship (£6,000 per year): for BA or BSc courses; must meet country-specific academic entry requirements; complete the online application, including a video submission; shortlisted candidates are invited for an interview
• Dean’s Postgraduate Scholarship (50% of tuition fees): for MA or MSc courses; apply and receive an unconditional offer by 28th November 2025; must meet country-specific academic entry requirements; complete the online application with a video submission; shortlisted candidates are invited for an interview