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Can I switch from my current UK visa to the Student visa?

Yes, you can apply for a Student visa from within the UK if you are present in the UK and have a valid UK visa which is not one of the following visa types:

  • visit visa
  • short-term student visa
  • parent of a child student visa
  • seasonal worker visa
  • domestic worker in a private household visa
  • visa granted outside the Immigration Rules

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