How long can a sponsored student on a tier 4 Visa remain in the UK?
A Tier 4 visa will usually cover the duration of a student’s course plus four months. If a student has financial sponsorship and the sponsor places a time restriction on the length of time the student may stay in the UK, then the UKBA will limit their permission to stay accordingly. 17. What if a Tier 4 student is required to re-submit their thesis following examination? If the student’s permission to stay under Tier 4 will expire before the date of resubmission, the student must apply to the UKBA to extend their visa (before it expires). As students in this position are not required to attend the University, their change of status will be reported to the UKBA and it may mean that they will not be permitted to remain in the UK. 18. What if a Tier 4 student wants to transfer from a research degree to a taught course or vice versa? A student wishing to change their course of study should inform the Registry or Research Policy Team. The UKBA will be informed and the student’s records will
