Find out which visa is the right one for you to study at Edinburgh, and learn how to apply for it. Student (previously Tier 4) visa If you are a non-UK or Irish national coming to the UK to study a full-time programme for more than 6 months, you will need to apply for a Student visa. You will also need to apply for a Student visa if you want to do a work placement as part of your programme or look for a part-time job while you are studying. Other types of visas Find out what type of visa you need, if your programme is less than 6 months long, an English language course with a duration of up to 11 months or if you are a British National Overseas (BN(O)) resident in Hong Kong. This article was published on 2024-07-29