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Immigration Advice
   
 

UKVisas
   

Information on visas needed to come to the UK, including: do you need a visa? How to apply and application forms – essential reading

  Foreign and Commonwealth Office
    A range of advice, from issuing visas to providing a directory of the world’s British embassies and consulates
  Immigration and Nationality Directorate (IND)
    Information about the UK's immigration rules, as well as application forms for the extension of your visa once in the UK.
  Immigration Advisory Service
    Legal advice and representation on immigration matters
 
Advice for International Students on studying and living in the UK
 
  UKCOSA
    Advice on various aspects of studying in the UK – essential reading
  The British Council
   

(then click on Living in the UK then on Study & Living in the UK Guide)
A comprehensive guide covering every aspect of studying in the UK – essential reading. A variety of information about coming to the UK including welfare information, the cost of studying and living in the UK and a virtual campus

  Council for International Students
    An organisation of and for international students in the UK
  Skill: National Bureau
    for Students with Disabilities Information and advice service for students with disabilities.
 
Money Matters
 
  British Bankers Association
    For guidance on opening a bank account, click on BBA Leaflets then on International Students: opening a UK bank account
  Various
   

http://www.educationuk.org/scholarships
http://www.support4learning.org.uk

http://www.britishcouncil.org

Various sites offering guidance on sources of funding for overseas students

 
Travel and Places of Interest
 
  Customs and Excise
    Click on ‘Travel Information’ to take you to information on prohibited and banned goods
  UK airports
    Directory and search engine for all the UK airports
  National Rail
    UK train information
  National Express
    UK coach information
  London Underground
    UK underground travel (tube) information
  DVLA
    Regulations for driving in the UK
  HOST
    Day or weekend visit with friendly UK residents
  British Tourist Authority
    Multilingual information about places of interest in the UK
 
Working in the UK
 
  Department for Education and Skills(DfES)
    Information for international students, including an explanation of the policy on international students working in the UK.
  Working in the UK
    Part of the government's IND website, this site contains information for international students in the UK who would like to remain here for work at the end of their studies.