The United Kingdom government has published guidance setting out the conditions under which international students can apply to extend their Student visas and remain in the country to continue their studies. The UK government updates guidance for international students on extending Student visas, outlining eligibility, financial proof, and academic progress requirements. In most cases, they must also satisfy the academic progress requirement. Academic progress and exceptionsThe academic progress requirement generally means that a student's new course must be at a higher academic level than the one they are currently enrolled on. These include students who are resitting examinations or repeating modules, those completing a PhD that was begun under a previous Student visa, and students extending their stay specifically to undertake a work placement or study abroad programme.