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Students coming on short courses (up to 6 months) What about language support?
Students in this category may be offered the option of If English is not your first language, you can ask for
applying for entry clearance as a “Student Visitor” rather additional help with your written and spoken language.
than a “Student”. The “Student Visitor” category is only The Applied Language Studies Department (ALS) offers
appropriate if ALL the points below are true: support to all students whose first language is not
• Your course lasts 6 months or less.
English, for example through individual tutorials and
assistance with assignments. You can also apply to use a
• Your course does not contain a “practical element”, for
translation dictionary and have extra time for some
example a work placement, or teaching practice.
exams. During the academic year, we also offer general
• You do not want to work while you are studying.
study skills workshops open to all students.
• You do not want to extend your visa from the UK.
Important: Please make sure you know whether you
Where can I get help?
have to apply in advance or if you are allowed to apply
As a student at the University, you will have your own
when arriving in the UK – this depends on your nationality
academic adviser or programme co-ordinator to advise
and your length of stay.
you. The Student Support Services Department is also
available if you need more help. Services offered include
welfare advice, support for different faiths (religion),
What do I check before leaving home?
personal counselling, accommodation, careers guidance,
Check list:
disability and academic skills and health services.Visit:
• Enough money for course fees and living expenses.
www.chiuni.ac.uk/studentsupport
• A current passport that is not due to expire (be out of
The International Student Adviser can assist you if you
date) while you are away.
have any problems with settling into life in the UK. These
• Entry clearance for the UK, if necessary
may range from practical advice on any aspect of living in
• Health and/or travel insurance (if needed).
the UK to helping with your visa/immigration queries or
• Somewhere to live in the UK. Make sure you know how
dealing with homesickness. You can also contact UKCISA
and when to get here (contact the Accommodation
(the Council for International Student Affairs)
Office if you need help).
for general information on being an international student
• Inform the University of your arrival date and flight details.
in the UK.
www.ukcisa.org.uk or Tel: 020 71079922
(Monday – Friday, 1.00 – 4.00 pm only from within the UK)
Checklist for your journey:
• A valid passport (with a visa if required) and your
Also recommended:
www.educationuk.org for useful
travel documents.
pre-departure publications for international students, eg:
• A Confirmation of Acceptance of study (CAS) from the
• Preparing for Entry Clearance
University.
• Pre-departure Booklet
• Proof of financial means (if required).
• Insurance Documents (travel, possessions and/or
• Studying and Living in the UK
health insurance). • Sources of Funding
• Your UK address, telephone number and travel
instructions.
• £100 - £200 in British currency, Travellers’ cheques (in
Pounds Sterling) or a credit card
• Toothbrush and a change of clothes in your hand
luggage
• A list of what you are carrying in your main luggage
• Any prescription drugs or medicine you are taking.
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