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Care and support for your student journey
As an international student, you're part of a community of over 5,700 international students from over 150 countries – and we want you to feel at home with us.
If you need advice or support to get your student visa, or if you're looking for ways to meet students from the UK and the whole world, you'll find it here.
International Orientation September 2026
Discover the activities and events to help you settle into life in the UK.
Your first weeks
Find out what could lie ahead here as an international student. Learn more about the arrival programme, what you need to do, and what you might like to explore.
Healthcare
Find out how you can use the UK's free NHS services as an international student here, or how to get private healthcare.
Opening a bank account
Find out how to set up a bank account in the UK as an international student, and why it's a good idea to have one.
Working during your studies
Learn all about your right to work in the UK as an international student while studying, and working time restrictions on your visa.
Transport in the UK
Information about cycling, driving and public transport in the UK for international students.
Information for families
Advice for international students moving to the UK with children.
Visa advice
Find out about the different visa types available to support your study as in international student, including requirements from the UK government.
Contact International Student Advice
- Tel: +44 (0) 23 9284 5430
- The Bateson Centre, Mary Rose St, Portsmouth, PO1 2BL
- Email: [email protected]
- Book an appointment (online, telephone, in-person)
Our service opening hours are Monday to Friday 10.00am - 3.00pm.
We may be unable to answer phone calls immediately due to appointments. If you cannot get through, please email us and we'll respond as soon as possible.
Information for international applicants: If you have non-visa application related query, please contact [email protected] for support.
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