International Student Support Service - Useful Links
Coming to the UK
Prepare for success – An interactive multimedia learning resource to help students prepare for study at a UK institution, learn about British academic culture and to build language skills.
Immigration
UK Visas – Home Office website providing advice and assistance on applying for a UK visa from your home country.
UK Border Agency – Home Office website to help you understand UK Immigration control, working regulations and restrictions and how to apply for an extension of your visa from within the UK.
Foreign & Commonwealth Office – Useful information from the Foreign & Commonwealth Office also provides contact information for UK embassies around the world.
Finance
International Student Calculator – A helpful way to budget and work out how much money you will need to study in the UK.
Family Welfare Association – The Family Welfare Association provides advice on education funding within the UK and provides a helpful online trust fund search facility.
XE.com – Xe.com is a free Internet foreign exchange tool.
Monetos – Information regarding insurance products in the UK, advice on opening a bank account and Council Tax exemption and a budget calculator. Available in 6 languages.
Student Money – Student money provides a comprehensive database of scholarships, bursaries and awards that may be available.
British Bankers Association Information from the British Bankers’ Association on opening a bank account in the UK specifically aimed at International Students.
UK Tax refund guide – Advice on claiming a Tax Refund
Useful Organisations
UKCISA – UKCISA is the Council for International Student Affairs providing advice and information to international students studying in the UK.
International Students House – International Students House offers student accommodation 365 days a year and is a social and information centre for students located in one of the safest areas of central London.
Education UK – Education UK is produced by the British Council to help international students interested in studying for a UK course or qualification.
Multikulti – Multikulti offer culturally appropriate and accurately translated information in the following areas of welfare law – debt, employment, health, housing, immigration and welfare benefits.
Daily life in the UK
UK Student Life – UK Student Life provides information on studying, working and travelling in the UK as well as an introduction to British culture and life.
New 2 UK – New 2 UK is an on-line guide to life in the UK and provides information on other international students in your area.
EFORS.eu – Offers information on studying and living in Great Britain and several other European countries.
Travel within the UK
National Express – Official website of National Express the UK’s largest scheduled coach company running coaches all over the UK.
The Trainline – TheTrainLine allows you to find out times, book tickets and reserve seats for any train operator in mainland UK.
Traveline – journey planning information about all public transport services – buses, coaches, trains, ferries, trams, metro and underground – throughout England, Wales and Scotland.
The RAC – Information from the RAC on car breakdowns, route maps and more.
The AA – Advice and information from the AA on a wide range of motoring related subjects.
Megabus – The Megabus offers cheap bus travel to London. Fares start as low as a £1 plus a 50p booking fee.
General
Howtocallabroad.com – How to dial internationally from any country – complete resource on international calling.
TV licensing – Official site advising everything you need to know about obtaining a TV licence for the UK.
The Highway Code – The Highway code is essential reading for everyone. It sets out the rules which apply to all road users, pedestrians and cyclists.
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency – Official government website providing information on driving and vehicle licensing and registration in the UK.
HM Customs – Official website from HM Customs providing information and advice on what you can bring in and out of the UK.
Wales Tourist Board – Official site from the Welsh Tourist Board giving information on Wales as well as providing details on places to visit and see.
BBC Wales – English-language homepage featuring Welsh news, sport, music, TV, radio, education and more from all around Wales.
BBC Wales News – Up to date news and information relating to Wales from the BBC.