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International Students

Solent SU International Students' Guide

Chosing to study in the UK for a university degree is probably one of the most important decisions in your life. It will greatly enrich your knowledge, broaden your horizon and largely determine your future career path.

Which is why we have created a handy guide for international students studying at Solent University to have a look through, make notes and utilise to help them settle into the UK.




Why study in the UK?

The UK higher education sector provides you with many exciting opportunities for developing your career and to advance your language skills. It offers a great variety of courses and degrees to unfold your full potential.

You will also have the chance to make friends from all over the globe and benefit from international academic staff. British higher education institutions continue to attract thousands of students from more than 200 countries.

There is much to gain and the many advantages of studying in the UK easily outweigh the few bureaucratic efforts involved. However, there are some crucial aspects to consider before arriving and commencing your course. Investing some time in planning your arrival and stay ensures the smooth progress of your studies and time in Britain.

This guide will provide you with information on the most important issues you need to consider when you plan to visit the UK as an international student. Each of our categories provides you with brief yet comprehensive accounts.

Browse through the different topics below:

  • Accommodation First things first, you need to think about is your accommodation - where are you going to live? There are many different options you can look into, so let's explore these!
  • Enrolment
  • Food and Cuisine
  • Healthcare
  • Money and banking
  • Part Time Jobs and Taxes
  • Places of Worship
  • Registering for a National Insurance Number
  • Transport


Note: If you should have any questions specific to your personal situation you should contact the international office at Solent University, via the Student Hub (student.hub@solent.ac.uk). They should be able to provide you with individual advice.

useful contacts

solent university

International Student Support: international@solent.ac.uk 

International Student Advisor: internationalsupport@solent.ac.uk 

Solent Futures: solent.futures@solent.ac.uk 

Student Hub: student.hub@solent.ac.uk 

 

Government services 

National Insurance general enquires: 0300 200 3500 

UK Visa and Immigration contact centre: 0300 790 6268 

Citizenship and Nationality: nationalityenquiries@homeoffice.gov.uk 

 

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