--- title: "UK Student Visa Success Rate from Zimbabwe: 89.6%" description: "Home Office data, year to March 2026: 89.6% of Zimbabwean UK student applications were issued. Down from 92.1%. Requirements, fees, free check." url: "https://getvisaodds.com/zimbabwean-citizens/uk/student-visa" --- 1. [Home](https://getvisaodds.com/) 2. [UK visas](https://getvisaodds.com/uk-visa-odds) 3. [Student](https://getvisaodds.com/uk/student-visa-odds) 4. Zimbabwean citizens πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡Ό Zimbabwean citizens Β· πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ UK Β· Student # UK student visa success rate for Zimbabwean citizens (year to March 2026) 89.6% of Zimbabwean UK student visa applications were approved in the year to March 2026, across 699 decisions β€” the remaining 10.4% were refused. Approval is down from 92.1% in year to March 2025. Unlike the Schengen figures, this is grouped by the applicant's nationality rather than by where the application was lodged, and it is broken down by visa type, so it describes Zimbabwean student applicants specifically. Withdrawn and lapsed applications are excluded from both sides of the fraction. It remains a nationality-wide outcome rather than a prediction for one case. On the money side: Course fees (or first-year fees) plus Β£1,529/month for courses in London or Β£1,171/month outside London, for up to 9 months β€” held for 28 straight days ending within 31 days of applying. The estimator below weighs your own finances, ties, travel history and refusal record against that. Last reviewed August 2026 per our [editorial standards](https://getvisaodds.com/editorial-standards). Rate: [UK Home Office β€” outcomes of entry clearance visa applications by nationality and visa type (Vis\_D02) ](https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6a1d5a9f916cd732dcdaad5c/entry-clearance-visa-outcomes-datasets-mar-2026.xlsx). Rules: [GOV.UK β€” UK Home Office ](https://www.gov.uk/student-visa/money). UK assesses a student visa on whether you are a genuine student who can fund and complete the course. As an approximate starting point, this route runs near a 86% base approval for Zimbabwean citizens β€” your finances, ties and history then push your personal odds up or down. Published approval rates for Zimbabwe run at 62.4% on US visitor visas in FY2025 and 84.6% on Schengen short-stay applications in 2025. [Estimate my personal odds](#estimate) Official β€” issued, year to March 2026 89.6% - Refused (year to March 2026) 10.4% - Refused (year to March 2025) 7.9% - Issued 626 - Refused 73 - Decided 699 Official published figure: 10.4% refused in year to March 2026, so 89.6% of decided cases ended in a visa. Entry clearance student visa applications from Zimbabwe nationals decided in the year to March 2026, as a share refused. The Home Office publishes decisions by nationality and visa type; withdrawn and lapsed applications are excluded from both sides of the fraction. It is a nationality-wide outcome, not a probability for an individual application. Source: [UK Home Office β€” outcomes of entry clearance visa applications by nationality and visa type (Vis\_D02) ](https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6a1d5a9f916cd732dcdaad5c/entry-clearance-visa-outcomes-datasets-mar-2026.xlsx). An outcome for everyone who applied from this country, not your odds β€” estimate yours below. ## Estimate your personal odds Pre-filled for this route. A few taps and it’s done β€” privately, in your browser. ## Key requirements - A Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) from a licensed sponsor - Maintenance funds: Β£1,334/month (London) or \~Β£1,023/month (outside), up to 9 months - Funds held in your account for 28 consecutive days - Meet the English language requirement - TB test certificate where required for your country ### Visa fee (cost) Β£558 visa fee (April 2026 rate) plus the Immigration Health Surcharge (Β£776 per year of study). ### Money & funds Course fees (or first-year fees) plus Β£1,529/month for courses in London or Β£1,171/month outside London, for up to 9 months β€” held for 28 straight days ending within 31 days of applying. ### Typical timeline Apply after receiving your CAS; decisions typically take about 3 weeks when applying from outside the UK. ## Common refusal reasons - Funds not held for the full 28-day period - Missing or incorrect financial evidence - An invalid, withdrawn, or mismatched CAS - Failing the credibility / genuine-student assessment - English language requirement not met ## Where Zimbabwe sits in the official data Two governments publish visa outcomes broken down by country. Neither predicts an individual decision, but together they show how Zimbabwean applicants fare relative to everyone else, and which of the destinations we cover currently refuses the fewest applications from Zimbabwe. ### US visitor visas β€” FY2025 A **37.6%** adjusted refusal rate places Zimbabwe **117th of 199** nationalities the State Department publishes β€” a lower refusal rate than 41% of them. The median nationality sits at 31.8%, so Zimbabwe is 5.8 points above it. ### Schengen short-stay visas β€” 2025 Across all Schengen consulates in Zimbabwe, **15.4%** of short-stay applications were not issued β€” **63rd of 127** countries with a meaningful application volume, and 0.2 points below the 15.6% median. |Destination|Refused|Issued|Decided| |-|-|-|-| |Italy|1.9%|98.1%|1,735| |Spain|8.5%|91.5%|1,880| |France|9.3%|90.7%|2,390| |Germany|20.6%|79.4%|1,321| |Greece|20.8%|79.2%|447| |the Netherlands|42.7%|57.3%|1,542| Among Schengen states, applications lodged in Zimbabwe were refused least often by Italy at 1.9% and most often by the Netherlands at 42.7% β€” a gap of 40.8 points on a like-for-like basis. That gap reflects who applies where as much as how strictly each state decides, so it is a starting point for choosing a main destination, not a ranking of leniency. You must still apply to the state where you will spend the most nights. Demand and outcome moved together for Zimbabwe between 2024 and 2025. Schengen consulates there decided **9,507** short-stay applications, against 8,129 the year before β€” up 17% β€” while the refusal rate went from 16.2% to 15.4%. That easing meant roughly 79 more applicants were issued a visa than 2024's rate would have produced. Sources: [U.S. Department of State β€” Adjusted Refusal Rate, B-Visas Only, by Nationality](https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/legal/visa-law0/visa-statistics/nonimmigrant-visa-statistics/nonimmigrant-b-visa-adjusted-refusal-rates-by-nationality.html) and [European Commission β€” Schengen short-stay visa statistics for consulates](https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/policies/schengen/visa-policy/short-stay-visas-issued-schengen-countries_en) . Schengen figures are grouped by the country an application was lodged in, not by passport. ## Frequently asked questions What is the UK student visa refusal rate for Zimbabwean citizens? 10.4% in year to March 2026, against 7.9% in year to March 2025 β€” meaning 89.6% of decided cases ended in a visa. Entry clearance student visa applications from Zimbabwe nationals decided in the year to March 2026, as a share refused. The Home Office publishes decisions by nationality and visa type; withdrawn and lapsed applications are excluded from both sides of the fraction. It is a nationality-wide outcome, not a probability for an individual application. Your own case is assessed on its own evidence, so use the estimator on this page rather than the average. Where does this UK refusal-rate figure come from? From UK Home Office β€” outcomes of entry clearance visa applications by nationality and visa type (Vis\_D02), covering year to March 2026. We restate the published figure without adjustment and link the source file directly, so you can check it yourself. What matters most for a UK student visa? Officers focus on whether you are a genuine student who can fund and complete the course. In practice the single biggest lever is admission and funding, so make that part of your application as strong and well-documented as possible. Does a previous visa refusal affect my chances? Yes. A prior refusal weighs on new applications until its underlying reason is addressed. Find out exactly why you were refused, fix what caused it, and clearly show what is different this time. Is this a guarantee of approval? No. GetVisaOdds is an educational planning tool, not legal advice and not a guarantee. Only a consular or immigration officer can decide your application. We show approximate odds and the reasons behind them so you can prepare better. Is my information private? Completely. The estimate runs entirely in your browser. Your answers are never sent to a server or stored β€” there is no sign-up and nothing to leak. How much money do I need for a UK Student visa in 2026? Tuition plus Β£1,334 per month for study in London or about Β£1,023 per month outside London, for up to 9 months β€” held in your account for 28 consecutive days. What is a CAS and why do I need one? A Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies is a reference number from your licensed sponsor (university/college). You cannot apply for the Student route without a valid CAS. Are UK student visa approval rates high? Yes β€” because a licensed sponsor issues the CAS after vetting you, and the financial rules are clear. Meeting the funds and CAS rules correctly makes approval likely. Do I need an English test for a UK Student visa? 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