To study in the UK, you must have been accepted on a course of study at an educational institution that is approved by the Department for Education (DfES ). In addition you must:

• be seeking a recognized full-time degree course, or week day course involving at least 15 hours/week of daytime study, or a full-time course at an independent fee-paying school
• be able to pay for your course, support yourself and any dependents, and live in the UK without working or needing any help from public funds
• intend to leave the UK when you complete your studies, BUT
  • degree students can apply for a work permit employment.
  • graduate of some science or engineering can apply to stay in the UK, to look for or to take a job, for a year after your course completes without getting a work permit
  • See also the “Fresh Talent: Working in Scotland”

The cost of study is anywhere between (£6,500-£18,000) for undergraduate study and (£6,200-£17,500) for postgraduates