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Study in the UK from Iran
Despite sanctions complications, Iran remains a significant source of UK international students, particularly for postgraduate Computing, Engineering and Healthcare. AEN has specialist experience navigating Iranian banking and document attestation.
Fee Status
Iranian students pay international fees. International payment can be challenging — AEN advises on UKVI-compliant routes through approved third-country banks or specialist money-transfer services.
Visa Requirements
Iranian students require a UK Student Route visa. ATAS clearance is required for most STEM postgraduate programmes (engineering, physics, materials, chemistry). TB testing is required. We typically recommend applying 4+ months ahead.
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What You'll Need
- Iranian passport
- Academic transcripts (notarised + apostilled)
- IELTS 6.0+ (course-dependent)
- Financial evidence (UKVI-compliant routing)
- Personal statement
- TB test certificate
- ATAS certificate (most STEM)