Plan your travel to the UK
Ready to travel to the UK? Before you board that plane there's a few important things to think about. Visas? Money? Insurance? Don't worry, it's a lot easier than it sounds.
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Getting to the UK
Getting to the UK is easy with a little forward planning. Here you’ll find advice on packing and arranging travel insurance so you’re fully prepared for your study abroad experience. There’s also information on how to travel to the UK and helpful tips on using the UK’s excellent transport network.
Essential Travel documents
You need to bring the following documents with you
- Valid passport
- Visa/entry clearance (if applicable)
- Air ticket
- Vaccination certificates
- X-ray report (if required)
- Letter of acceptance
- Documentary evidence of funds
- Degree certificates or technical qualifications
Preparing to travel to the UK
Things to think about before you travel to the UK. Have you:
- Bought all travel tickets?
- Arranged travel insurance?
- Made arrangements for your family?
- Obtained a doctor’s letter?
- Ordered currency/travellers’ cheques?
- Checked permissions on money transfer?
- Checked government restrictions on money transfer?
- Arranged personal insurance?
- Checked what to declare at customs?
- Weighed your baggage?
International student accommodation in the UK
Finding somewhere to live when you study in the UK doesn't have to be a chore - you just need to know your options. You can choose between halls of residence, private student accommodation or even lodging in a family home.
— Read moreArriving to study in the UK
Whether it’s a direct flight to Birmingham, a ferry to Hull or a Eurostar train to London - there are many ways to arrive for your UK study. So which is the best choice for you?
— Read moreUseful items to pack
Try to bring the following items with you:
- Warm clothing
- British currency
- Insurance documents
- List of luggage items
- Prescribed drugs, plus doctor’s letter
- Details of final destination
- Bank reference letter from home country
Travelling in the UK
The UK has great transport links from big cities to the countryside. Traveling to your UK place of study and beyond is easy - and you could save money as an international student.
— Read moreBudget planning in the UK
Planning your budget for UK study? You need money for course fees, utility bills, council tax, food, books, equipment and, of course, a social life. We’ve put together some tips to help you manage your money.
— Read moreApplying for a student visa
The UK uses a points-based system to asses all international students who want to study in the UK. You get points by proving you have a place on a course and enough money to support yourself.
— Read moreGetting from the airport to your place of study
Do you know/have a:
- How to get there?
- How much it will cost?
- When and where to arrive?
- 24-hour contact number?
- Contact when you arrive?
- Plan for entire journey?
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