International Support & Advice

The International Student Adviser provides advice and support to International students on a wide range of issues, as well as providing specialised immigration advice and help with applying for visas.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Do I need a student visa?

• How to apply for a student visa from outside the UK

• How to apply for a student visa from within the UK

• Do you need an English Language Certificate prior to studying?

• Can I attend supplementary courses, such as evening classes?

• Can I do part-time work whilst studying at the University?

• Can I remain in the UK to work after I have completed my studies?

• Do I need to register with the police?

• Do I need to notify the Home Office of any changes to my study?

• Is my visa expiry date correct?

UKCISA Information Sheets

• Arriving in the UK
  Practical information on issues such as transport and money, when first arriving in the UK.
• Driving in the United Kingdom: a guide for international students
  An explanation of the legal requirements relating to the car and to the driver.
• International students and culture shock
  Adjusting to life in a new country and a new culture can be very difficult at first. This Information Sheet aims to help students prepare for this period of adjustment and the effects it may have.
• Keeping healthy
  A practical guide to medical services in the UK, and students' entitlement to them. Also helpful information on diet, weather and personal health.
• Preparing to return home
  Practical arrangements before leaving the UK, and a discussion of 'reverse culture shock', which many students experience when they return to their own country.