Useful Links
Coming to the UK
Prepare for success - An interactive multimedia learning resource to help students prepare for study at a UK institution, learn about British academic culture and to build language skills.
Immigration
UK Visas & Immigration – Home Office website providing advice and assistance on applying for a UK visa from your home country.
Home Office – Home Office website to help you understand UK Immigration control, working regulations and restrictions and how to apply for an extension of your visa from within the UK.
Foreign & Commonwealth Office – Useful information from the Foreign & Commonwealth Office also provides contact information for UK embassies around the world.
Finance
Family Welfare Association - The Family Welfare Association provides advice on education funding within the UK and provides a helpful online trust fund search facility.
XE.com - Xe.com is a free Internet foreign exchange tool.
UK Tax refund guide - Advice on claiming a Tax Refund
Useful Organisations
UKCISA – UKCISA is the Council for International Student Affairs providing advice and information to international students studying in the UK.
International Students House - International Students House offers student accommodation 365 days a year and is a social and information centre for students located in one of the safest areas of central London.
Education UK - Education UK is produced by the British Council to help international students interested in studying for a UK course or qualification.
Daily life in the UK
UK Student Life - UK Student Life provides information on studying, working and travelling in the UK as well as an introduction to British culture and life.
Travel within the UK
National Express - Official website of National Express the UK's largest scheduled coach company running coaches all over the UK.
The Trainline - TheTrainLine allows you to find out times, book tickets and reserve seats for any train operator in mainland UK.
Traveline - journey planning information about all public transport services – buses, coaches, trains, ferries, trams, metro and underground - throughout England, Wales and Scotland.
The RAC– Information from the RAC on car breakdowns, route maps and more.
The AA – Advice and information from the AA on a wide range of motoring related subjects.
Megabus – The Megabus offers cheap bus travel to London. Fares start as low as a £1 plus a 50p booking fee.
General
Howtocallabroad.com - How to dial internationally from any country - complete resource on international calling.
TV licensing - Official site advising everything you need to know about obtaining a TV licence for the UK.
The Highway Code - The Highway code is essential reading for everyone. It sets out the rules which apply to all road users, pedestrians and cyclists.
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency – Official government website providing information on driving and vehicle licensing and registration in the UK.
HM Customs – Official website from HM Customs providing information and advice on what you can bring in and out of the UK.
Wales Tourist Board – Official site from the Welsh Tourist Board giving information on Wales as well as providing details on places to visit and see.
BBC Wales - English-language homepage featuring Welsh news, sport, music, TV, radio, education and more from all around Wales.
BBC Wales News- Up to date news and information relating to Wales from the BBC.