A student visa is called by several names, depending on your study abroad destination. While in the UK, a student visa is called a Tier 4 (General Student) visa, in the US, the student visa is referred to as an F-1 visa.
A student visa is a legal immigration document issued to students by another country that allows them to study for a certain period of time. Student visas are commonly used by students at colleges, universities, and specialty institutions.