International students hub

In the UK, you can choose between two main mobile phone options:

• Contract: A fixed monthly payment that includes calls, texts, and data. Contracts usually last 12–24 months.
• Pay-as-you-go: You prepay for calls, texts, and data by buying credit. There’s no long-term contract, making it a good option if you’ll be in the UK for less than a year.

 Advice on making international calls (Save the Student website)

If you are coming to study in the UK under the Student route you may wish to bring family with you. Some Student visa holders are permitted to bring family members to the UK as dependents:

Guidance on bringing your family to the UK (Student Immigration Service website)

The English language Education centre run courses for all taught and research students that need additional support in writing and communicating in English whilst they are studying.

In-sessional academic language courses

Self-access resources, which are suitable for undergraduates as well as postgraduates, are available on the IAD website.

Developing your English

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Depending on your country of residence and your programme of study, you may be eligible for student loans.

International student loans

The University also offers a number of general and subject-specific funding schemes to both undergraduate and postgraduate international students.

Funding for undergraduate international students

Funding for postgraduate international students

Most international students who are studying in the UK for a year or more are eligible to work part-time. You should always check your visa to see what your individual situation is.

The Student Immigration Service offers clear and detailed advice on working during your studies, including information about:

• the type of work Tier 4 visa holders are allowed to do, and not allowed to do
• the number of hours Tier 4 visa holders can work

Working in the UK during studies (Student Immigration Service)