UK immigration: study dependant
UK immigration: study dependant stood at 0 people in Dec 2025, according to Office for National Statistics (ONS). It is one of the indicators in the International migration table (Value · Monthly), with a complete series running from Jun 2021 to Dec 2025. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the International migration table
| Indicator | 12-2025 | 09-2025 | 12-2024 | 09-2024 | 06-2024 | 03-2024 | 12-2023 | 09-2023 | 06-2023 | 03-2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Immigration by reason | |||||||||||
| Study: dependant | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Family | 3,000 | 3,000 | 3,000 | 3,000 | 3,000 | 3,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | 1,000 |
Understanding UK immigration: study dependant
Recording solely the spouses and children linked to primary education visa holders, this series measures the secondary demographic inflow accompanying students into the United Kingdom. It quantifies family members who relocate to the United Kingdom under dependant provisions attached to an academic principal applicant. This metric diverges from the main applicant series by reflecting household migration dynamics rather than individual study intentions.
Policy adjustments concerning dependant rights can trigger sharp structural breaks in these figures, complicating long-term historical comparisons across the United Kingdom. Seasonal patterns often mirror those of the main applicant series, though with slight timing shifts as families settle administrative requirements. Users should check whether current visa restrictions apply equally across all academic course levels when interpreting monthly fluctuations.
Frequently asked questions
- Can undergraduate students bring dependants under these rules?
- Eligibility depends entirely on current immigration regulations governing specific course types and levels.
- Do children born in the United Kingdom appear in this series?
- No, this series tracks international arrivals rather than domestic births.
- How do these figures relate to employment dependant numbers?
- They are completely separate; study dependants are tied exclusively to academic visa holders.