If you are coming to study for a short period at LSE you may be able to choose to come to the UK as a Student Visitor or as a Tier 4 (General) Student. The application processes differ and the kind of permission you have when you are in the UK differs. Check on the table below to help you decide which category is best for you.If you are coming to LSE to study on the Foundation Language Programme and you will take the final exam and obtain the certificate qualification,  you can also choose which category to apply in.

If you are returning to LSE to re-take exams, you can choose which category is best for you depending on what you intend to do after your exams.

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