A member asked whether it's possible to apply for study (with accompanying family) after a 15-year gap since their last education.
What the thread advised:- A long study gap is not automatically disqualifying. Members confirmed it's possible to apply even after a gap as long as 15 years.
- The key factor is what you were doing during the gap. If you were working throughout that period, this strengthens your case — continuous employment gives a coherent story for why you're now returning to study (e.g., career advancement).
- Provide proper justification for the gap. The consensus was that with a clear, well-supported explanation of the gap (typically tied to your SOP and supporting employment documents), a study visa is achievable even after a very long break from formal education.
The practical takeaway: a large study gap by itself won't sink your application — what matters is documenting your activity during that gap (ideally steady employment) and explaining, in your SOP, why returning to study now is a logical next step.