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 & Immigration  – Home Office website providing advice and assistance on applying for a UK visa from your home country.

Home Office – 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

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.

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.

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.

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.

GoEuro - a site that helps travellers easily compare and combine all modes of transport to the cities they wish to visit across the UK and overseas.

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.