Information for new international students
Whether you are coming to the UK for the first time for a short period or you have visited before, International Student Community and Support can help you with what you need to do before you arrive and when you get here as a new international student.
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Looking for support? Our teams are available to assist you with queries ranging from application and admissions right the way through to graduation and beyond.
Before you arrive checklist
Essential tasks
| Apply for a visa | All non-UK nationals need permission to study in the UK. You could also attend one of our live webinars for detailed information. |
| Plan your travel | Find out about different ways to get to your campus including our Airport Collection Service. |
| Consider where you will live | Read about the different accommodation options available to you in Exeter and Cornwall, either University managed or in the private sector. |
| Read about the UK's health system | Make sure you have the cover you need before you need it. |
| Organise a bank account | Read our guide to UK banking and plan ahead for a cashless campus with a Caxton Currency card or an online bank account. |
Advisable tasks
| Read our International Students Guide | It's full of information to help you plan before you arrive for your studies. |
| Attend Preparing for Exeter webinar series | From visas, to what to pack, come and ask our panel of experts anything you want to know about living and studying on our campuses. |
When you arrive checklist
Essential tasks
| International Student Clearance | Present your passport and immigration status (or visa) to the University. |
| Attend the Welcome programme - Exeter or the Welcome programme - Cornwall | A combination of online and in person events to welcome you to the University and help you settle into your new life with us. |
| eVisas | In most cases, an eVisa will be the only evidence you have of your permission to be in the UK. Find out more on this page. |
| Register with a Health Centre | Register with your local health centre and receive your free Meningitis vaccination. |
| Open a UK bank account | You may want to open a bank account while in the UK. Watch our 'FW2021 Banking and Finances in the UK' presentation. |
Advisable tasks
| Welcome to Exeter booklet | We’ve written this booklet with current students looking at life in and around Exeter and at the support services available to you at the University |
| Register with a Health Centre | Register with your local health centre and receive your free Meningitis vaccination. |
| Open a UK bank account | You may want to open a bank account while in the UK. Watch our 'FW2021 Banking and Finances in the UK' presentation. |
| New Students' Guide | Our New Students' Guide will help you work through key and recommended tasks when you start at Exeter. Our New Students' website is there to answer any questions you might have. |
| Intercultural Cafe | Meet new people, celebrate our different cultures and approaches. Each week will be a different theme. |
| Wellbeing advice | Prepare yourself mentally and physically for starting your new course at the university in either Penryn or Exeter. |
| Get involved in your community | Celebrate cultural festivals, explore the local area and spend time in your local community. It's all part of making the most of your time in the UK. |