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 advice and help with applying for Tier 4 student visas.

The UKCISA website has a lot of useful advice and information for international students, however if you cannot find the information you need you can either:

1. Contact the International Student Adviser at Aberystwyth University, who is based in Llandinam Building. To book an appointment, please telephone 01970 621548.
2. If you are not in the UK yet, you could contact your local British Council office.  The locations page provides contact details for the British Council Office where you are based.
3. Or, You could contact the UKCISA telephone advice line:

The UKCISA advice line:

Outside the UK: +44 20 7107 9922 Inside the UK: 020 7107 9922

Textphone users

Outside the UK, call +44 151 494 1260 Inside the UK, call 1 800 1020 7107 9922.

(In both cases, you will be connected to an RNID Typetalk operator who will translate your typed words to voice and our spoken words to text.)

 

More Information:

• Do I need a student visa?

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

• What is the Required Level of English Language Ability?

• What Happens if I Need to Resit Examinations, or Course Modules?

• How do I apply for a student visa from within the UK?

• How do I apply for a student visa from outside the UK?

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

• 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?

• 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 havea medical check?

UKCISA Information Sheets

• Making an immigration application as a Tier 4 (General) student in your home country  A practical guide to applying for a student visa from overseas
• Making an immigration application as a Tier 4 (General) student in the UK  A guide to applying for a student visa whilst living in the UK
• Making an immigration application as a student visitor Practical information for students who wish to visit the UK for up to 11 months, to improve their English
• 12 top tips for protecting your tier 4 student immigration status  Basic advice to ensure that you understand and comply with the terms of your visa
• 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.

Changes to Immigration Rules

From 6th April 2012 some immigration rules have changed. You can view a powerpoint presentation on changes in immigration rules here.

What's On?

The Students Union are organising various trips during your first week here to visit notable landmarks and places of interest in and around Aberystwyth.  Details will be available soon.