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University proof of funds

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LesleyA · 05/09/2025 21:59

Probably the wrong category however I’m trying to find a way to help my friend… has a working visa in the uk (sponsored by care home) she’s from Zimbabwe. Her daughter who is currently studying engineering in Zim has been accepted to do masters at a university in the UK however she must show that she had 20k in her bank account besides the deposit (daughter will get a student visa). My friend works to make ends meet so won’t have money to put towards 20k. She can’t loan from bank as she’s not a permanent resident/citizen and only needs to borrow the money actually so it can reflect in her account (a month). She doesn’t have wealthy friends. Any ideas (legal) please? What an opportunity to potentially lose. Thank u

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mamagogo1 · 06/09/2025 15:00

Fees are payable before term starts usually so working won’t work. I suggest she needs to find a sponsor

YanTanTetheraPetheraBumfitt · 06/09/2025 14:59

I don’t think there’s any way round it. Can she defer for a year and they both work and save up and then she comes in a year’s time?

tumblingdowntherabbithole · 06/09/2025 14:58

LesleyA · 06/09/2025 14:57

She’s also so going to be living at home and near the university so minimal living cost.

It doesn't matter, she has to follow the rules like everyone else. I'm not saying it's fair, necessarily, but she has no choice.

Original poster
LesleyA · 06/09/2025 14:57

She’s also so going to be living at home and near the university so minimal living cost.

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tumblingdowntherabbithole · 06/09/2025 14:56

LesleyA · 06/09/2025 14:49

Thanks everyone so her daughter will get a job and work part time to afford her studies which her mum will also work to pay for month by month they just dont have the savings of 20k upfront. So what then?

She can't come, unfortunately.

She can do her Masters in Zimbabwe and then move when she has her degree and a job, if she wants.

Slabberon · 06/09/2025 14:54

LesleyA · 06/09/2025 14:49

Thanks everyone so her daughter will get a job and work part time to afford her studies which her mum will also work to pay for month by month they just dont have the savings of 20k upfront. So what then?

She doesn’t come. The need for funds - which many countries put in place - is to make sure she can legally support herself. If she doesn’t have it then she’ll have to study elsewhere.
I studied in US and had to prove I had the money upfront to support myself.

Original poster
LesleyA · 06/09/2025 14:49

Thanks everyone so her daughter will get a job and work part time to afford her studies which her mum will also work to pay for month by month they just dont have the savings of 20k upfront. So what then?

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HostaCentral · 05/09/2025 23:46

Even UK students need to provide evidence of this for a masters. You need to confirm you can cover living expenses as well as the fees. Isn't a masters about £30k for an International student?

cestlavielife · 05/09/2025 23:43

That s the rule.
Maybe she can do masters in Zimbabwe then get a job then apply fir job in UK and get sponsored?

Student visa : Money you need - GOV.UK share.google/tIceFcD8TlpTKjvyV

murasaki · 05/09/2025 23:39

Shed only be able to work 20 hours a week while here as an overseas student. This isn't going to work. Can she even afford the fees?

titchy · 05/09/2025 23:30

It’ll cost at least £25k (£15k fees and £10k maintenance) - if she’s struggling to get £20k in her bank account for a month how the hell
is she anticipating getting £25k to cover a year’s costs?

bizzare · 05/09/2025 22:47

Pretending to have the money and then ending up in the UK and not being able to support yourself is not a good idea.

YanTanTetheraPetheraBumfitt · 05/09/2025 22:24

If she doesn’t have 20k how is she expecting to support herself once she’s here? What if she can’t get a part time job here?

caringcarer · 05/09/2025 22:23

If she doesn't actually have the cash how can she pay for the Master's and to support herself whilst in the UK?

Longingdreamer · 05/09/2025 22:22

If she doesn't have the money how will she pay her course fees and living expenses?

Also it's not wise to post about committing visa fraud

GCAcademic · 05/09/2025 22:22

Are you wanting someone to send you £20k, OP? 😂

toomuchfaff · 05/09/2025 22:20

So you're trying to get round the criteria for her to "have" 20k in the bank?

If she doesn't have the 20k she doesn't meet the criteria to do a masters in the UK? That 20k is to support herself while studying?