Pre-arrival preparations

Download a copy of our  Pre-arrival briefing for international students 2010-2011 to help prepare you for your studies in Swansea University.

The Britsh Council First Steps booklet also covers what students need to know and do before they leave home, along with advice about arriving in the UK, settling in and getting on with making the most of being a student in the UK.

Prepare for Success is an interactive pre-arrival learning tool for international students who are getting ready to come to the UK to study. International students can find out what British academic life is like and what kind of academic skills they will need for effective study. As well as preparing students for what to expect during their studies, the activities also provide scope for language improvement.

To apply for a student visa under Tier 4

To apply for a Tier 4 (General) student visa outside the UK, click here for more information.

If you are already in the UK and you want to extend your student visa in the UK, discuss your options with an Adviser and attend a workshop. Click here for details of our workshops and how to apply for your visa.

Go to the UKCISA website to find out more about getting a student visa under Tier 4 of the Points-Based System.

Meet and Greet Service September 2010

There will be a coach pick-up service from London HEATHROW Airport on Friday 24 and Saturday 25 September 2010. For further details and to book a place, click here.

At any other time, you will need to make your way to Swansea yourself. There are direct coaches from Heathrow and Gatwick Airport (London) to Swansea. Coaches are probably the most convenient if you have luggage. See the National Express website for coach times, fares and buy a ticket. Once you arrive in Swansea, get a taxi from the coach station to your final destination. If you are arriving after office hours, contact Residential Services to ensure you can access your room.

See our handbook chapter on Getting Here for more details about travelling to Swansea.

International Welcome and Orientation Programme

All new international students arriving in September are encouraged to attend the International Orientation from 24 - 26 September 2010. The International Welcome Reception will take place in the evening on Sunday 26 September 2010. We hope you will arrive in time to attend this!

In order to find out more about studying and living in Swansea, click here.

For all accommodation enquiries, see the Residential Services website.

Enrolment

If you are a new student and need to enrol on your course, find out more about how to enrol by clicking here.

International Student Ambassadors

Swansea University's Student Ambassadors come from different countries. They are studying a wide range of academic subjects and look forward to giving you a student's perspective of Swansea. To find a contact from your own country and to ask any questions you may have about living and studying at Swansea, click here.

For information about visas, UK employment regulations and other useful immigration information, visit the UKCISA website.

 

To find out more about what services and assiastance are available in Swansea, please visit the Swansea Arrivals website.

• Introduction
• Preparing to Leave Home
• Pre-Departure Checklist
• Accommodation
• Health
• Financial Matters
• Getting Here
• Culture Shock
• Life in Swansea
• Academic Life
• Information for Families
• Useful Information

Click here to download a complete PDF copy of the  International Students' Handbook 2010 .

If you have any further questions, please contact either the International Office at international@swansea.ac.uk or the International Student Advisory Service at isas@swansea.ac.uk

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