Important Update: UK Home Office Increases Maintenance Requirements for International Students

Are you planning to study in the UK in 2024-25? There’s an important update for all prospective international students! The UK Home Office has announced an increase in the maintenance funds requirement for international students starting from January 2025. This change aligns the maintenance requirements more closely with the funds available to home students and affects all new visa applications.

What’s Changing? Starting January 2, 2025, international students applying for a UK visa will need to demonstrate higher maintenance funds. The new rates are £1,483 per month for students in London and £1,136 per month for those studying outside London. This increase is aimed at ensuring that international students have sufficient resources to support themselves during their studies.

Why This Change Matters for You: This update could impact how much you’ll need to save or budget for your studies in the UK. The adjustment brings the requirements in line with home students’ loans, ensuring international students can support themselves without financial stress.

How Does It Affect Accommodation Offsets? The Home Office has also updated the maximum amount that can be offset by accommodation deposits. Starting in 2025, the offset amount is raised to £1,483 for London-based students, which could help reduce the upfront maintenance funds needed if you’ve already secured housing.

Looking Ahead: The UK Home Office is still reviewing maintenance levels for dependants, with more information expected soon. For now, this increase only applies to the main applicant, but keep an eye out for additional announcements.

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