- Possible?
- Yes, if you meet the rules
- Need
- New CAS + financial evidence
- Where
- From inside the UK, before expiry
- Source
- Confirm on GOV.UK
Key takeaways
- You can usually extend to continue your course or progress to a higher level.
- You need a new CAS and must meet the financial requirement again.
- Apply from inside the UK before your current visa expires.
- Academic-progression rules apply — confirm your eligibility on GOV.UK.
When you can extend
You can typically extend your Student visa to finish your current course, repeat a period of study, or move up to a higher-level course in the UK. You need a new Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) from a licensed sponsor, must meet the financial requirement again, and usually have to show academic progression. You normally apply from inside the UK before your current visa expires, paying the fee and the immigration health surcharge for the new period.
What to watch
Apply before your current visa runs out, and never let it lapse. The academic-progression rules — which limit studying at the same or a lower level — are detailed, and time limits can apply to certain courses. Because the rules change, confirm your specific situation on GOV.UK. Study UK Now reviews your progression and financial evidence so an extension application is right first time.
How Study UK Now helps with this
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Frequently asked questions
Can I extend my UK student visa?
Yes — you can usually extend a Student visa to continue your current course or progress to a higher-level one, provided you have a new CAS, meet the financial requirement and satisfy the academic-progression rules. You apply from inside the UK before your current visa expires. Always confirm your eligibility on GOV.UK.
Can I extend my student visa to do a Master's after my Bachelor's?
Generally yes — progressing from a Bachelor's to a Master's is a recognised academic progression, so you can usually extend your Student visa with a new CAS for the Master's, meeting the financial requirement again. Confirm the current progression rules on GOV.UK, as they change. Study UK Now plans the transition so there is no gap.
Sources — verified June 2026
Visa, fee and policy details change. Always confirm the latest on the official source before you rely on it.