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UK Student Visa 2026 โ€” Complete Guide for Vietnam Students

By Gangal Education Teamยท 9 min readยท๐Ÿ‡ป๐Ÿ‡ณ Vietnam Students

UK Student Visa for Vietnam Students โ€” 2026 Complete Guide

The UK Student Visa (formerly Tier 4) is your pathway to studying at any UKVI-approved university in the United Kingdom. As a Vietnamese student, here is everything you need to know to apply successfully in 2026.

Step 1: Receive Your University Offer

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.

Step 2: Financial Requirements

You must show that you can cover your tuition fees plus living costs. For 2026, the UK government requires:

  • London universities: ยฃ1,334 per month for up to 9 months (ยฃ12,006 total)
  • Outside London: ยฃ1,023 per month for up to 9 months (ยฃ9,207 total)
  • Plus your full first year tuition fees
  • This money must be in your account for 28 consecutive days

Step 3: English Language

IELTS 6.0โ€“6.5 required. Vietnam has a rapidly growing number of IELTS test centres in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, and other cities.

Step 4: Complete Your Online Application

Vietnam is a visa national. UK Student Visa requires CAS, IELTS, financial proof. Biometrics at VFS Global. Processing: 4โ€“8 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).

Step 5: Biometric Appointment

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 3โ€“8 weeks.

Your Degree Qualifications

GPA 3.0+/4.0 or 75%+ (Giแปi) from MOET-recognised Vietnamese institution.

Key Facts for Vietnam Students

  • Vietnam is one of Southeast Asia's fastest-growing economies
  • 15,000+ Vietnamese students in UK annually
  • UK-Vietnam strategic partnership signed 2023
  • Growing middle class driving demand for UK education

Ready to Apply? We Do It Free.

Gangal Recruitment helps Vietnamese students apply to UKVI-approved UK universities โ€” completely free. We prepare your application, personal statement, and guide your visa process.

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