How much money do I need to prove I can support myself in the UK?

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When applying for a visa, you need to be able to prove that you can financially support yourself whilst staying in the UK and not have to claim benefits from the government. This means you need the following:

Length of Course        Study Location        Money Needed

9 months or less        Inner London        Full course fees and £800 for each       
                                                                                    calendar month of the course

9 months or less        Outside Inner         Full course fees and £600 for each

    London                   calendar month of the course

More than 9 months        Inner London        First year of course fees and £7,200

                          to cover living costs for 9 months

More than 9 months        Outside Inner         First year of course fees and £5,400

    London                    to cover living costs for 9 months