Life in the UK
The UK is bursting with energy and has a fascinating heritage ready to explore. As an international student you’ll fit straight into the UK’s multicultural society, ready to enjoy a student life full of excitement, fun and creativity.
The UK experience
Study in the UK and you’ll find an array of exciting experiences to discover - music, celebrations, accents, people to meet, places to visit – the list is endless. As the UK is such a cosmopolitan society you’ll find that many UK customs are already familiar to you – so you’ll settle in faster than you think.
— Read morePreparing 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?
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Student discounts
UK theatres and museums offer student discounts.
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Britain's multi-faith society
All religions are freely practised in England, Scotland, N Ireland and Wales
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Historical countryside
The UK is home to many monuments like Stonehenge.
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A place to live
The UK offers a wide range of student accommodation.
Student discounts
Top 10% off discounts available with an NUS Extra card
- Staples - stationery
- Pizza Hut – eating out
- Superdrug - medicines, cosmetics
- Matalan - clothing
- Odeon - cinema
- JJB – sportswear
- Ethical Treasures – Fairtrade
- Topshop/Topman - fashion
- Comet – computers
- Snappy Snaps - photos
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