Europe student visa
UK student visa:
England is considered one of the modern and popular countries for studying, which has become one of the important study destinations for international students due to the existence of universities with high quality and reliable education. Educational migration to England is one of the ways to obtain residence in this country, and since its official language is English, most international students also want to study in England. Educational migration to England is possible in all university levels and also in all schools.
Necessary conditions for obtaining a UK student visa:
Another essential thing that applicants for educational immigration should be aware of and pay attention to is collecting necessary documents for administrative affairs, embassy and university requirements. The importance of the completeness of these documents is so great that one of the main reasons for the rejection of students’ academic files is the incompleteness of these documents. One of the important points that students applying for a UK student visa should pay attention to is obtaining the necessary points in the points table, in which 40 points are allocated for international students and 30 points for students.
Procedures for obtaining a UK student visa:
One of the most important steps that students applying for educational immigration should learn about after choosing a destination is how to get a student visa for that country. Without having a proper road map that includes guidance on the rules and requirements of the desired destination to obtain a student visa, it is not possible to have adequate planning to start the immigration program.
The steps to obtain a student visa in UK are as follows:
- Receiving the acceptance letter from the desired universities and institutions in this country and obtaining the acceptance confirmation or CAS, which is needed to obtain a student visa.
- Registering an appointment for a visa application, which is done online through the website of the British Embassy. This step is done by entering the requested information from the site and paying the fee.
- The person applying for a visa should go to one of the application registrations centers to register his/her fingerprints and picture
- Submission of all documents by the applicant, including identification, education, language, etc., according to the request of the embassy
In general, the necessary documents to obtain a UK student visa are:
- Provide a valid passport
- Submission of acceptance letter from UK universities
- Fingerprint
- Payment of visa examination fees
- Presentation of English language certificate
- Providing proof of residence in UK
- Presentation of passport photo
- Completing and submitting the visa application form
Accompanying student visa in UK:
One of the easiest ways to immigrate to UK is to obtain a student visa. Further advantage of educational migration is the possibility of obtaining visas for companions, spouses and children under the age of 18, taking into account the condition that the duration of the student’s education is more than one year, the age of the student is more than 18 years, and the student applying for a visa should be able to provide living expenses for his partner and children and be able to prove this.
Short-term student visa:
Another type of educational immigration to UK is receiving a short-term student visa. This visa is issued to students who intend to study in UK for a short period of time and includes language courses, skill training or conducting scientific research.
The validity period of this visa depends on the length of the academic courses and the duration of the student’s studies. Generally, these research courses are organized by educational institutions and universities, and if the length of the academic courses is not known, these courses are considered 6 months. Students who receive this type of visa can be in UK only 30 days after the expiration of their visa.
The noteworthy point of obtaining a short-term visa is that it is offered to people who live outside the European Union and Switzerland.
Student visa for Portugal:
Portugal is the westernmost country in the European continent, which has become one of the destinations for educational immigration applicants. Portugal is on the list of selected countries for many study immigrants due to its low cost of living, security and economic and social stability, as well as easy acceptance of student immigrants.
Higher education in Portugal is generally divided into two categories:
- Universities and polytechnic institutions
- Polytechnic institutions that are skill-oriented and their field of activity is similar to technical and vocational schools in Iran.
Courses in Portugal are either taught at universities or offered at polytechnic institutions. Some disciplines are also common between both.
Polytechnic institutions in Portugal:
Polytechnic institutions in Portugal teach undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and doctoral degrees in Portugal are offered only in universities. These institutions offer a wide range of fields of study such as basic sciences, management, engineering and medicine. It is noteworthy that a large part of the statistics of educational migration to Portugal is due to the existence of these polytechnic institutions.
Universities in Portugal:
Interestingly, Portugal has 14 public universities, more than 20 private universities, 20 public polytechnic universities and more than 50 private polytechnic universities. The top three universities in Portugal are as follows:
- University of Lisbon
- University of Porto
- University of Coimbra
It should be noted that the University of Coimbra is one of the favorite universities of Iranian students due to the quality of education and reasonable costs.
Advantages of studying in Portugal:
- You do not need a language certificate
- There is no age limit
- Providing high quality education
- It is possible to obtain a visa for a companion
- It is possible to obtain a scholarship visa in Portugal
Portuguese student visa documents:
To obtain a Portuguese student visa, you must have the following general and specialized documents, among these documents, the following can be mentioned:
Identification documents with translation and copy (identity card, national card, valid and valid passport, end or exemption of military service card for men)
Original, translation and copy of academic documents
Transcripts of academic courses with translation
Receipt of academic acceptance or registration in one of the courses of universities and educational institutions in Portugal
Teacher’s recommendation letter
Academic motivation letter Statement of Purpose
Scholarship acceptance letter (if any)
Receipt of payment of expenses (university tuition, etc.)
Proof of financial ability including bank letter, scholarship certificate, etc.
Proof of residence in Portugal (University dormitory letter, invitation from relatives or friends, lease)
Criminal record certificate
Certificate of physical and mental health (confirmed by the medical system)
Submit your residence information such as residential address, bank account number, etc. after completing immigration procedures to Portugal
The important point about the student visa in Portugal is that the admission to study in Portugal is only valid for one year, and if you continue your studies, you will be able to extend your residence card for up to five years. During your studies in Portugal, you will be able to travel to Schengen countries according to the rules with your residence card and Schengen visa.
Disadvantages of Portugal student visa:
The most important disadvantages of studying in Portugal that can be mentioned are:
High house rental costs
Teaching courses in Portuguese (some fields of study in Portugal are only taught in Portuguese. Therefore, it is necessary to check the desired university, the desired field and the language of instruction before applying for admission to study in Portugal.)
Low wages (parallel to the low cost of education in Portugal, the wages offered are also reduced.)
Finland student visa:
Finland is located in the region of Scandinavia and Northern Europe, with a population of about 5.4 million people. The people of Finland speak two official languages, Finnish and Swedish. Finland has been introduced as one of the selected countries in the world for educational migration due to having the best educational system that is always updated with the most advanced systems in the world.
Currently, 7000 international students from 40 countries are studying in Finland. Also, Finnish universities have been recognized as the best education system in the world in 2012 due to their quality education and the use of advanced educational methods. Another advantage of Finland is the prevalence of English among people, which has made the country popular among international students.
What is it like to study in Finland?
It is possible for international students to study in Finland at bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral levels. It should be noted that there are two types of universities in Finland:
- Normal universities that focus on scientific education and their number reaches 13 universities in Finland.
- Practical and applied universities whose goal is to focus on practical training and technical knowledge of people, their number reaches 23 and prepare people to enter the industry and professional jobs.
Studying in Finland is possible in Finnish, Swedish, and English, and international students can be accepted by presenting a language certificate with a minimum IELTS score of 5.5 and passing the university exam. It is worth noting that the entrance exam is held only in some Finnish universities and not for all ones.
Also, people with a high level of mathematics in high school can study without presenting a language certificate and only by proving their strong language skills and passing the university entrance exam.
Studying in Finland in English:
One of the concerns for students and applicants for educational immigration is the daily language of the people of that country and how to operate in the new academic environment. Finland is also one of the countries whose official languages are Finnish and Swedish, but the good news is that people in Finland speak a good level of English, and most Finnish universities offer courses in English as well. Another important point is that if the applicant proves that he has a good level of English, he will not be required to provide a language certificate.
Things that make you not need to provide a language certificate:
- If your university was in English language in the previous stages of education.
- If you have participated in language courses before entering Finland.
- If your mother tongue is English.
If the applicant does not succeed in proving his language level, he must participate in valid English language tests and succeed in obtaining a TOEFL score of 79-92 or at least a IELTS score of 6.
Documents required for admission to Finnish universities:
One of the basic things for educational immigration is getting admission from the desired university. According to the principles and rules, each university announces the conditions and documents necessary for the admission of foreign students, and the applicant students must collect their documents and educational requirements accordingly.
These conditions for Finnish universities are as follows:
- Previous educational qualification
- IELTS or TOEFL English language certificate if needed
- Identity documents such as birth certificate
- Passport photo
- Certificate of no criminal record
- Necessary documents for Finland student visa
After receiving admission from the university and completing the academic requirements, it is now time to obtain a student visa from the Finnish embassy. At this stage, there are also criteria and documents that must be completed and then submitted in order to obtain a visa.
The necessary documents for the Finnish student visa are as follows:
- Completing the visa application form
- Submission of acceptance letter
- Translation of educational certificates and transcripts and all documents in English or Finnish
- Submitting a bank certificate to prove financial ability
- Passport photo
- Passport with required validity period
- Insurance and medical services documents
