International students

The International Student Support team helps international students settle into life in the UK and make the most of their time at UCL and in London. These pages provide practical guidance on healthcare, banking, transport and safety, as well as information about our International Student Orientation Programme (ISOP).

Students arriving in the UK in 2021

It's important that students are aware of the rules and regulations regarding international travel in 2021.

Please see the 'Preparing to arrive in the UK - travel advice' webpage for full details.

Please note that England entered a new national lockdown on 5 January 2021. For full details of what this means, please visit the UK Government website.

International Student Support drop-in sessions

If you are an international student and need help with anything regarding life at UCL and in the UK, come along to one of our drop-in sessions and we'll do our best to help you.

Preparing to arrive in the UK

If you are planning on travelling to the UK from abroad, please read UCL's guidance on the UK Government rules and regulations.

EU Settlement Scheme

Find guidance and support on the UK Government’s EU Settlement Scheme on the immigration section of the website.

Police registration

If you have any questions regarding police registration, please visit our detailed webpage.

Healthcare in the UK

Check out our webpage on the rules regarding accessing healthcare in the UK.

New students

For everything you need to know about joining UCL, check out the New Students' section.

Student testimonials

A number of international and home students have recorded videos or written articles about their experience at UCL.

International Student Support newsfeed

For the latest articles from International Student Support, check out the ISS newsfeed.

Contact International Student Support using askUCL

If you have any questions about life at UCL and in the UK, please get in contact with us via askUCL.

International support

Information for international students on topics such as healthcare, banking, transport and life in the UK. Find out about the academic, social and cultural opportunities available to you.

Immigration and visas

Guidance on Tier 4 visa and short-term study visa applications, Biometric Residence Permits (BRPs), the EU Settlement Scheme and how to contact the Student Immigration Advice Team.

Orientation programme

Details of the online orientation for new students course. Find out more about the course and access a range of online induction materials.

Students in self-isolation

Guidance and support from UCL for students self-isolating upon their arrival to the UK. This includes travel regulations and events and information to support you.

International Student Support news

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