Is the UK a viable option for study with low percentage and dependent visa issues for a PhD?

Yes, the UK can still be a viable study option with a lower academic percentage, but you’ll need to strengthen other parts of your application like your Statement of Purpose, recommendation letters, and relevant experience.

Bringing dependents is possible only if you meet specific UK immigration criteria (subject to change):

- PhD or doctoral students can bring dependents.
- Master’s by Research or other research-based higher degrees may allow dependents.
- Government-sponsored students on courses longer than 6 months may qualify.
- For most other courses, dependents are not permitted.

If your course matches these categories, you may be eligible to bring dependents. For personalized guidance, please connect with your LeapScholar counsellor.