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MSc Data Science at Manchester: CAS, Maintenance Funds & VFS Biometrics

India (Bangalore) → United Kingdom (Manchester)

Priya SharmaRelocated 2025-08

The Relocation Journey & Experience

Transitioning from tech in Bangalore to MSc at University of Manchester. The key is organizing your 28-day financial evidence strictly according to UKVI Appendix Finance rules. I got my decision in 4 weeks from VFS Global Whitefield.

Key Advice for Future Applicants

Double check that your maintenance funds account is in your name or parents with an official sponsorship affidavit and birth certificate.

Practical Tips & Document Notes

CAS letter must match your passport details exactly down to the middle name
Maintain funds in a nationalised or RBI recognized bank
Pay IHS surcharge using a card with sufficient international limit to prevent gateway timeouts

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