You need to apply for a Tier 4 General Visa which is applicable for any individual having attained the age of 16 years and above.Apart from this you also need to pay a surcharge of 150 pounds per year for both domestic and International students if their course extends for more than 6 months. You need to contact your UK Visas and Immigration website. or. UK Council for International Student Affairs . You can apply for your visa at least 3 months before the start of your course.