United Kingdom

The UK has become a popular study destination for international students and Cambodian students with education degrees and qualifications recognized by employers and academics worldwide.



The UK has a multicultural society, with a rich diversity of cultures, languages, and faiths. Students studying in the UK will find widely varied cuisine, strong transport links, famous music festivals and international sporting championships.

UK is known for:

  • check_circle High level academics
  • check_circle Literature, poetry, theatre and architecture
  • check_circle Accessibility to cities by public transit
  • check_circle Attractions such as Stonehenge, Canterbury Cathedral, Tower of London and Warwick Castle
Academic Excellence

The UK has the reputation as a country of leading academia. High school students in the UK choose a small number of courses and study them in depth.

Travel Connections to Europe

Whether by train or plane, studying in the UK allows students to travel to other parts of Europe in a matter of hours.

International Students

There are more than 395 universities and colleges, offering 50,000 undergraduate-level higher education courses. There are over 400,000 international students in the UK.

Cultural Attractions

The UK offers a wide range of museums, galleries, concerts, entertainment and sports.

The visa you need will depend on your age and the type of study you want to do. An overview of study visa types and application requirements is included below, but for more information you should visit the GOV.UK website.

Required documents:

  • book_4 Proof of Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies
  • book_4 Health insurance (Immigration Health Surcharge)
  • book_4 Evidence of your English skills (IELTS for UKVI)​
  • book_4 A valid passport
  • book_4 Proof of financial ability
  • book_4 Visa application fee
  • book_4 Passport-size color photo
  • book_4 Parental consent (if you’re under 18 years old)
  • book_4 Tuberculosis screening (for citizens of certain countries)

Required documents:

  • check A valid passport
  • check Visa application fee & form
  • check Proof of financial ability​
  • check Passport-size color photo
  • check I-20 (Acceptance Letter from School)

*Please note that these are the basic requirements, speak with our ICES Cambodia consultant for a detailed list of documents required for visa processing. Call (+855) 61 924 141 / 98 686 091 / 10 297 567 / 61 981 568.