What is a CAS Letter? UK Student Visa Guide for China Students

UK Study Guide for China Students — 2026

This guide provides essential information for Chinese students planning to study in the United Kingdom in 2026. The UK remains one of the world's most popular destinations for international students with over 600,000 international students enrolled annually.

Why China Students Choose the UK

World-ranked universities with globally recognised degrees
2-year Graduate Route visa allowing unrestricted work after graduation
Shorter courses — 1-year Master's, 3-year Bachelor's
500,000+ Chinese-heritage residents in the UK already living and working in the UK
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Your Qualifications

GPA 3.0+/4.0 or 75%+ (优秀 Excellent) from MOE-recognised Chinese university.

English Language Requirements

IELTS 6.0–6.5 required. TOEFL 90+ and Duolingo also accepted at many UK universities. IELTS centres in 100+ Chinese cities.

Visa Information

China is a visa national. UK Student Visa processing: 3–8 weeks. Biometrics at UKVI application centres in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou.

Popular Courses for China Students

MSc Finance / Financial Engineering
MBA
MSc Computer Science
LLM
MSc Architecture
MSc International Business

Key Facts

150,000+ Chinese students in UK — #2 source country
500,000+ Chinese-heritage residents in UK
China Scholarship Council (CSC) awards available
Gaokao accepted by most UK universities

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