Moving to another country is a big step and it's normal to have questions before you arrive. Whether you're preparing for your first experience of living abroad or continuing your education in a new country, there are a few important things to arrange before you travel.
This pre-arrival checklist is designed for international students preparing to study in the UK. Explore practical guidance and center-specific information to help you start your journey with confidence.
Every study center provides dedicated pre-arrival guidance to help international students prepare for studying in the UK.
Find information about when to arrive, airport transfers, accommodation, student support and what to expect during your first week of study. Access the pre-arrival guide for your center below.
International students should complete all pre-arrival tasks before traveling to the UK. These tasks may include accepting an offer to study, applying for a student visa, booking accommodation, arranging travel and sharing arrival information with the study center.
International students should also review their study center’s pre-arrival guide. A pre-arrival guide provides important information about arrival planning, the first week and preparing for student life in the UK.
International students can find center-specific pre-arrival information in their study center’s dedicated pre-arrival guide. Each pre-arrival guide includes practical guidance about arrival planning, accommodation, student support and the first week.
Students can access their study center’s pre-arrival guide by selecting their study destination above.
International students can prepare for studying in the UK by learning about UK student life, academic expectations and study skills before arriving. Understanding how teaching, learning and assessment work in the UK can help international students feel more confident and prepared for university study.
INTO’s free online program, Get Ready to Study, helps international students prepare for life and study in the UK before they arrive. Get Ready to Study is available to students who have accepted a place on a pathway program.
