Filipino students applying for UK Student visas need: CAS from a UK university, maintenance funds (tuition + £1,334/month London or £1,023/month outside London, held 28 days), English language proof, and a Tuberculosis (TB) test from an approved UK-listed clinic in the Philippines (required for stays over 6 months). The TB test requirement adds 1–2 weeks to your timeline. UK is popular with Filipino healthcare professionals — the UK-Philippines Health MOU creates pathways for nurses and doctors.