UK raises student visa financial requirement to over $18,000, increasing costs for African applicants
The United Kingdom is set to increase the financial requirements for international student visas from 30 November 2026, raising the amount African applicants must demonstrate they can access before travelling to study in the country.
By Ayodeji AdegboyegaSouth Africa
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- 10 words · 1 min read
- Published
- October 29, 2026
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- Ayodeji Adegboyega
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- Business Insider