From today, international students looking to study in the UK will be able to apply for their visa through Tier 4 of the new streamlined Points Based System.

Tier 4 (student) application forms for applications made within the UK have been published on the UK Border Agency's website:

1. Tier 4 (General) Student application form (PDF document)
2. Tier 4 (Child) Student application form (PDF document)

For applications made outside the UK, application forms and guidance for students have been published on the UK Visas website.

1. Application form VAF9 (PDF document)
2. Additional Form for Tier 4 Student applications (Appendix 8 to VAF9)
3. Guidance for applicants