Official source
Government and regulator pages are used for national rules. University pages are used for programme facts.
Sources
Published facts, with the source beside them.
Only national facts supported by a responsible official source are shown below. Programme, university and applicant-specific details are confirmed with the counsellor before they are used in a recommendation.
| Decision field | Published fact | Official source |
|---|---|---|
| UK work during study | Usually 20 hours a week in term time This applies to eligible full-time degree-level students. The conditions on the individual visa remain decisive. | Source: GOV.UK Appendix StudentChecked: 14 Sep 2026 |
| UK Graduate visa duration | 18 months from 1 Jan 2027 Plan new non-doctoral applications around 18 months. The two-year duration applies only to eligible Graduate visa applications made by 31 Dec 2026 after successful course completion; doctoral graduates remain eligible for three years. Known change: 1 Jan 2027: 18-month duration begins for new non-doctoral applications | Source: GOV.UK Graduate visaChecked: 14 Sep 2026 |
| UK Student visa maintenance funds | From 30 Nov 2026: £1,570 / £1,203 per month London / outside London, for up to nine months. Until 29 Nov 2026, the current amounts are £1,529 / £1,171. Known change: 30 Nov 2026: £1,570 / £1,203 takes effect | Source: GOV.UK and HC 584Checked: 14 Sep 2026 |
| Germany study-visa funding | €992 per month (€11,904 a year) in 2026 This is the official own-funds benchmark for studying under Section 16b. The €1,091 figure applies to the separate route for seeking a university place. A scholarship or declaration of commitment may also be accepted. | Source: Make it in Germany funding tableChecked: 14 Sep 2026 |
| Germany post-study job search | Up to 18 months Graduates can apply for a residence permit to seek skilled employment after successfully completing their studies. | Source: Make it in Germany: Prospects after graduationChecked: 14 Sep 2026 |
| Public-university tuition in Germany | Generally no tuition for most master’s programmes This is not universal. State, programme, continuing-education and private-provider exceptions exist, and semester contributions still apply. | Source: DAADChecked: 14 Sep 2026 |
Ask the counsellor
Some answers only become reliable when the exact case is known.
These fields are not presented as generic numbers or promises. Bring the course, intake and your current documents to the discussion.| Question | Why it needs a case check |
|---|---|
| Exact programme entry | Prior subject, grades, work experience, English components and tests vary by course and intake. |
| Fees and scholarships | The current programme page, compulsory charges, eligibility and award conditions must be checked together. |
| Germany work pattern | Official guidance provides different routes and exceptions; the correct route depends on the student’s actual work pattern. |
| Visa document plan | The checklist and financial evidence depend on the destination, course, applicant and filing date. |
How facts are maintained
Check the source, the date and the student’s conditions.
A published national rule is useful only when it is current and applied to the right course, intake and visa conditions.Current date
Time-sensitive rules are checked again before an application, deposit or visa filing.
Exact case
The source is matched to the applicant’s programme, intake, documents and intended route.
Named accountability
Dr Rashmi is responsible for explaining what the source does and does not resolve for the student.