Since 2 October 2026, partners and children can join a Student visa only in limited cases and never after grant, and most temporary visa holders must apply from outside Australia. Here is what to check before you apply.
The date that counts is when you apply, not when you graduate. Indian students finishing UK bachelor's or master's courses this autumn have about two months to lock in the longer stay.
The Home Office's September rule changes lift the living-cost money international students must show, in line with UK student loans for 2026/27. Applications made before the date use the old figures.
Universities would pay the fee before recommending a student for work authorisation after graduation. The rule is only proposed; public comments close on 9 November 2026.