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We're a home away from home
However far you have to travel to Portsmouth, we're here to make your arrival in the UK – and your first weeks as a student with us – as enjoyable and stress-free as possible.
From advice and guidance on the things you should do before you arrive, to what to expect when you get here, we're here to help.
Before you arrive
Student visas
All you need to know about student visas and the UKVI Student Route, including applying from the UK, from your own country, e-Visas and BRP cards, credibility interviews, and information for EU, EEA and Swiss students.
What to do after you arrive
Arrival checklist
Tick all the boxes to make sure you've done all you need to do after you arrive
Your first weeks
Find out what could lie ahead here. Learn more about the arrival programme, what you need to do, and what you might like to explore.
International Orientation September 2025
Discover the activities and events taking place to help you settle into life in the UK.
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.
