Skip to main content
Now accepting applications for September 2026 intake — Apply Now
🇵🇭

Country Guide

Study in the UK from the Philippines

The Philippines is a fast-growing source of UK international students, particularly for Nursing, Healthcare and IT. UK NHS demand for Filipino nurses creates strong post-study employment pathways via the Health and Care Worker visa.

Fee Status

Filipino students pay international fees. CHED (Commission on Higher Education) and DOST scholarships fund significant numbers each year, and Chevening runs an active Philippines programme.

Visa Requirements

Filipino students require a UK Student Route visa. TB testing is required. Credibility interviews are common. AEN helps with the document attestation often requested by UKVI.

Popular Subjects

Nursing & HealthcareBusiness & ManagementComputing & ITEducationEngineering

Popular Cities

LondonManchesterBirminghamSheffield

What You'll Need

  • Philippine passport
  • TOR / degree transcripts
  • IELTS 6.0+ (course-dependent)
  • Bank statement (28 days)
  • Personal statement
  • TB test certificate

Follow our journey

Stay in the loop

Visa updates, student stories, intake reminders and study tips — straight from our advisors.