INTO Manchester pre-arrival guide

Secure your place by accepting your offer and paying your fees through INTOPay – our safe online payment system. 

• You can pay by credit card, debit card or bank transfer. 

• You’ll receive a link to INTOPay and instructions on how to use the system in your offer letter.

• Remember to reference your application ID when you pay via INTOPay. 

Watch our videos to learn about your offer of study and how to pay your fees, with simple step-by-step guidance.

All students must have full travel, medical and health insurance while studying with us in the UK. Unless proof of suitable insurance is provided during the application process, Uniplan Insurance will automatically be added to your fees.

To receive your timetable and start your classes, ensure that you've paid your fees and that you're officially enrolled.

You may have applied for accommodation when you applied for your course. But if you didn’t, it’s not a problem. Please contact your education counselor to arrange your accommodation. 

Spaces fill up quickly, so we advise that you book and pay to confirm your place in a student residence available for INTO students as soon as possible. Students under 18 must book accommodation with us. 

Find out more about your accommodation options at INTO Manchester.

Most international students need a visa to study in the UK. Once you’ve accepted your unconditional offer and paid your deposit, we'll provide the documents you need to apply for a visa. We recommend that you apply as soon as possible.

From 2025, most students will receive an eVisa when they successfully apply for a visa – this is a digital record of your immigration status. eVisas are replacing physical immigration documents including biometric residence permits (BRPs) and visa vignettes.

Remember to check if you need to pay the Immigration Health Surcharge – this gives you access to the UK’s National Health Service (NHS). You can check how much you’ll need to pay by using the UKVI calculator.

Find out more about the Student visa, including how to apply.

What is an eVisa?

Your eVisa is an online record of your UK immigration status, which you can access through a UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) account.

Before travelling to the UK, you should:

• create a UKVI account

• link your current passport

• access your eVisa to check your details are correct. Report incorrect eVisa information to UKVI as soon as possible

• understand how to generate an eVisa share code.

Find out more about eVisas, or watch UKVI’s videos about eVisas.

Book your flight(s) and plan your arrival to coincide with your accommodation start date.

Submit your flight details, including arrival date and flight number(s), via INTO's arrival details form as soon as possible. Providing your arrival details before you travel will ensure: 

• we can meet you as soon as you land, if you opt for an airport transfer 

• staff will be on-hand remotely to help if any issues occur during your travels 

• your room is ready for you to move in as soon as you get to your accommodation.

Manchester Airport is the closest to INTO Manchester – and the biggest UK airport outside London. To make your journey seamless, we can arrange a transfer to your university accommodation. This is compulsory for students under 18.

Airport transfer fee costs around £50 if you’re traveling from Manchester Airport.

Simply complete the arrival details form, selecting an airport pickup, at least 7 days before your arrival. 

If you haven't opted for an airport pickup service, you should make your own travel arrangements. Please plan the journey to INTO Manchester before you arrive in the UK. 

Manchester has a mild climate – the summers bring warm temperatures of 20°C to 22°C, while the winter temperature can drop to 4°C. Consider packing clothes appropriate for the weather. You can also shop for your essentials when you get to Manchester. 

Stressed with packing? Don’t be. Watch our how to pack video to check that you’ve loaded your suitcase with all your study abroad essentials. 

Remember only to pack items that you’re allowed to bring into the UK. You can find the list of banned items on the UK Government website along with guidance on bringing food into Great Britain.

We advise arriving in Manchester during the weekend before your course starts. You may be able to arrive earlier if your accommodation contract allows. Don’t forget to provide us with your arrival details beforehand.

The Center is at Bridgewater House, 58/60 Whitworth Street, Manchester, M1 6LT. 

In the heart of the city center, INTO Manchester is easy to get to, with plenty of transport options. If you’re traveling from Manchester Airport, there are several local taxi services within the area.  

The campus is also a short walk from 3 of the city's major train stations: Manchester Picadilly, Manchester Victoria and Manchester Oxford Road.

You’ll receive your academic timetable via email, at the end of your first week. You need to have paid your fees and enrolled before you can start classes.

Living far from your family and friends can make you feel sad and miss home. Don’t be afraid to ask for help. Our dedicated Student Services team always put your well-being first and are there to provide all kinds of support you need. You can also talk to your Personal Tutor about any academic or welfare concerns you may have. 

Read our tips to deal with homesickness while studying abroad.