The UK Student Visa (formerly Tier 4) is your pathway to studying at any UKVI-approved university in the United Kingdom. As a Japanese student, here is everything you need to know to apply successfully in 2026.
Before you can apply for a UK Student Visa, you need a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) from a UKVI-licensed university. Gangal Recruitment will handle your application and ensure you receive your CAS quickly once you have an offer.
You must show that you can cover your tuition fees plus living costs. For 2026, the UK government requires:
IELTS 6.5โ7.0 required. Japan has IELTS centres in Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, and other major cities. Japanese students typically invest heavily in English preparation.
Japan is a visa national. UK Student Visa requires CAS, IELTS, financial proof. Processing: 3โ5 weeks.
You will need to: create a UKVCAS account, complete the online form, pay the visa fee (ยฃ558 as of April 2026), and pay the NHS Health Surcharge (ยฃ776/year for students).
You will attend a VFS Global or UKVCAS centre to provide your fingerprints and photo. After this, your application is sent to UK Visas and Immigration for processing โ typically 3โ8 weeks.
GPA 3.0+/4.0 or Yลซshลซ (ๅช็ง) from MEXT-recognised Japanese institution.
Gangal Recruitment helps Japanese students apply to UKVI-approved UK universities โ completely free. We prepare your application, personal statement, and guide your visa process.