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Official figures checked 19 October 2026. Current GOV.UK guidance lists maintenance of £1,529 a month in London or £1,171 outside London, for up to nine months; the Student visa application fee is £558 and the student IHS rate is £776 per year.
Rules and charges can change. The IHS is based on the permission granted and may be rounded to six-month periods. Confirm all amounts on GOV.UK immediately before applying or paying.