How much money in pounds do I need to show for living expenses for a 9-month course in London for my UK student visa?

For a UK Student visa covering a 9 month course in London, your living cost requirement is calculated by multiplying the current monthly maintenance rate by the length of your course, up to a maximum of 9 months.

How The Funds Requirement Is Calculated

Why Your Final Figure Can Be Higher

Your total required funds equal the 13,761 pounds living cost plus whatever tuition fee balance your CAS shows as outstanding, so a student who has already paid part of their fees will need a smaller total than one who has paid nothing. The 28 day rule means your bank balance must have stayed at or above the required amount continuously for 28 days, ending within 31 days of your application date.

My Advice

Check your CAS carefully for the exact outstanding tuition figure before calculating your total funds, since this amount varies for every student depending on how much they have already paid. If you are relying on your own or your parents' bank account, plan the 28 day holding period well ahead of your visa application date so a routine transaction does not accidentally break the requirement.