These pages provide practical guidance on support available to international and affiliate students at UCL including healthcare, banking, transport, safety and wellbeing, as well as information about orientation and term-time events.
In this section
International Student 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.
Affiliate Student Experience
Information for Affiliate students on topics including module selection, departmental contacts, events and support.
Exam Season Toolkit
Join us to build skills, take a break from studying, and prepare to succeed in your assessments.
Student Support and Wellbeing Services' Exam Season Toolkit will run from 9 to 27 March and includes a range of activities and events to support you as you prepare for your assessments.
International Student Support News
Staying Cool in London: A Summer Guide for International Students
Hot weather in London can be both exciting and exhausting. Discover the best lidos, beaches, cool indoor spots, and summer survival tips for students at UCL!
29 May 2026
A Guide to British Summer Culture: Picnics, Pimm's and Plenty of Sunshine
From picnics and Pimm's to beer gardens and outdoor cinemas, explore the traditions and little quirks that make a British summer an experience like no other.
29 May 2026
Preparing for Your First Exam Season at UCL — A Guide for International Students
Exam season at UCL can feel like a big shift — especially if you’re adjusting to a new academic system, a new city, and maybe even a new way of studying...
27 Apr 2026
