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Helpful information
Can I visit other European countries?
This information only relates to nationals from outside
Europe: With Paris only 3 hours away from London by
Eurostar and many other European destinations within
easy reach, you may want to combine your time at the
University with a visit to another European country. It is
very important, however, that you get your sponsor’s
agreement for a visit to another country before making
any plans. We also recommend that you check whether
you need a visa for the country you would like to visit.
Many European countries have joined together to form
the “Schengen” area, for which you only need to obtain
one visa, rather than one for each of the participating
countries.
If your sponsor does agree to such a visit, we recommend
that you apply for a visa before leaving your home
country. There may not be enough time to apply for a visa
in the UK, especially if you are coming to the UK for a
short course. If you travel outside the UK, please carry a
University letter with you, so that you can show it at
immigration control when you re-enter the country.
in smaller classes where everyone knows each other.
What about leisure facilities?
We encourage International students to integrate with
We encourage all our students to become involved in
British students in the following ways:
cultural and social activities, both on and off campus. This
• Participate in social events run by the Students’ Union
will help you mix with other students and start making
• Join University clubs/sports teams
friends.
• Join University orchestras/choirs
On campus, the Students’ Union organises social and
• Foundation studies students audit degree classes and
cultural events. Bishop Otter Campus has a Sports
interview current students
Centre and a Students’ Union Building with a bar and
• Work for the University as student ambassadors
social area, where students can relax during the day and
• Join the University Volunteering Scheme
take part in various events and parties in the evenings.
During term-time, the SU supports many clubs and Further questions?
societies that you can join. Students can also socialise in
Your time in the UK can truly be a happy and rewarding
the café and dining areas.
experience. We encourage you to plan ahead to make
On other evenings, you can use your time to study in the
sure that you are well prepared. We also want to assure
library, meet up with friends, visit one of the sports
you of our help and support throughout your time at the
centres in town, go to the theatre or cinema. You may
University, so that you do not have to cope with any
also decide to join an evening class to learn a new skill or
problems on your own. If you have access to the internet,
do some voluntary work. The local library is always a
we recommend that you visit some of the sites listed in
good source of information about local activities and
this section, as they contain relevant additional
clubs, as is the Tourist Information Centre in town.
information. If you have any further questions, please
contact us!
What about weekends?
Acknowledgements: the University is grateful to UKCISA
for their advice and information. This information is
You will normally not have any classes at the weekend, so
intended for personal/non-commercial use. The
you are free to make your own arrangements to visit local
information is given in good faith and has been carefully
tourist attractions or travel around the country. You can
checked. However, University of Chichester accepts no
either return to your accommodation each night or you
legal responsibility for its accuracy. It is meant for
could book yourself into a Bed and Breakfast or hotel in
guidance only and cannot cover every eventuality. For
one of the places you visit. If you are staying with a
individual queries, please contact:
Homestay Host, please make sure you tell them if you are
staying away overnight.
International Student Adviser
• Tel: +44 1243 812146
• Email:
Intwelfare@chi.ac.uk
Is it easy to integrate with British students?
• Web:
www.chiuni.ac.uk/internationalsupport
The University has a relatively small student population so
you will find a warm and welcoming community. This can
make it easier to mix with British students, as you will be
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