UK Student Visa Maintenance Funds
You will need to show the UK Visa and Immigration office that you have enough funds to cover your living costs. You'll need to show that you have £1,171 per month (up to a maximum of nine months), for a total of £10,539. Visit Applying for Your Visa for more information.
UPDATE FROM NOVEMBER 2026
The UK Home Office has announced an increase in the financial maintenance requirement for international students applying under the Student visa route. From 30 November 2026, applicants will need £1,203 per month, bringing the maximum nine-month requirement from £10,539 to £10,827.
The amount a student needs to show will depend on when the visa application is submitted. Applications made to Leeds Beckett University from 16 November 2026 will be assessed under the new financial requirements. Students planning to apply around this date should confirm which requirement applies and allow enough time to hold the required funds for the specified period.
Applicants from some countries do not have to meet the maintenance fund requirement - visit the UKVI Student Visa page for more information.