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Student loans and tax for international students

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By Priyanshu Goyal · 25 Mar 2026 · 1 min read · checked 22 Oct 2026

Whether a UK student loan applies to you depends on your situation. If you have one, deductions appear on payslips.

Check gov.uk and ask your university finance team.

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Last checked 22 Oct 2026. Rules change, so confirm on gov.uk.

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General information only. This page does not say whether you qualify for anything, and rules change, so check the linked gov.uk pages. For advice on your own case, use an IAA-registered adviser or a solicitor.