Preparing for university - advice for new students

Start planning your student life before you leave home.

Find out more about our international orientation programme, as well as other pre-arrival information to prepare you for studying with us.

Students on a walk through Â鶹´«Ã½AV Pavilion gardens

Before you get here

Prepare yourself with our checklist of things to think about. Get advice on visas, apply for accommodation, start making friends and more.

Busy Â鶹´«Ã½AV pier entrance on a sunny day

Travelling to the UK

Clear maps of our campuses and travel guidance to help you prepare for arriving to the UK and your onwards journey to Â鶹´«Ã½AV.

Group of students on Â鶹´«Ã½AV beach

Orientation and welcome events

Our orientation events help new international students prepare for moving to the UK and make friends.

Sunny Â鶹´«Ã½AV seafront with busy beach

Living in the UK

A short guide to the British way of life - from shaking hands to the National Health Service.