International students can come to the UK with their dependents. According to the student visa rules regarding bringing your family, your spouse and children (referred to as 'dependents') will only be eligible if one of the following three requirements are met: you are a full-time student enrolled in a postgraduate degree programme (e.g. a masters degree) lasting nine months or more, you are a new government-sponsored student enrolling in a course that lasts for a minimum of six months, or you are on a Doctorate Extension Scheme.