You can apply up to six months before the course start date stated in your CAS. You will usually get a decision within three weeks.
You will need to:
Complete the application form (For a video tutorial on how to complete the online form, watch the video below)
Pay the Immigration Health Surcharge and the visa application fee (more information on costs below).
Make an appointment at your nearest Visa Application Centre (VAC)
Attend your appointment with the documents (in some countries, you will be able to pre-upload documents before attending the appointment) You will also need to submit your passport and biometric information (your digital fingerprints and photograph). Some applicants may need to pass an interview (more information on interviews below)
EU/EEA/Swiss nationals with a biometric passport are not required to attend a Visa Application Centre. They can use the UK Immigration ID check app to scan and upload their passport and a photo.
Watch an instructional video on how to complete a Student visa online application form when applying from outside the UK