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GETTING U
FOR ULSTER
International Students
Pre-Arrival Guide
ulster.ac.uk/global
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3 Pre-arrival Guide PRE-ARRIVAL GUIDE
3 Welcome Week Do you have everything you need?
Get all of the latest pre-arrival
4 Visas & Immigration information by clicking here.
5 Healthcare
6 Accommodation
8 Getting Here
10 Money Matters
WELCOME WEEK
10 English Language Assistance
Designed to introduce you to other Welcome Week begins with our
11 Don’t Forget new students, our staff and to the Meet and Greet service on the
systems and cultural life of the 14th and 15th of September 2019.
University, there will be lots happening Complete your Arrival Form and book
throughout Welcome Week to help you online to be welcomed at the airport
get settled into university life at Ulster. and transferred to your campus.
It is extremely important to have If you’re arriving early you may want to
a good understanding of how the check out Discover Northern Ireland
University works so you have a for accommodation options.
successful start to your studies. If you’re arriving after Welcome Week
We can’t wait to meet you! We strongly recommend that you
attend and participate in the Welcome
please let our International Student
Experience team know as soon as
Get prepared for your move Week programme – we promise it will possible by emailing ise@ulster.ac.uk
be fun as well as informative and a
to Northern Ireland. great way to meet other people.
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HEALTHCARE
VISAS AND IMMIGRATION
The UK’s National Health Service Are you studying at Ulster for 6
Do you need a Visa? (NHS) provides healthcare services months or less?
Check out our website to find out if you that are free (with the exceptions of If you are studying at Ulster for 6
need a visa, which type of visa you some services) at the point of use for all months or less, apart from emergency
might need and how to apply for one. UK residents. medical care, you may be charged for
Up to date information on rules around treatment.
Are you studying at Ulster for 6
working in the UK as well as lots of months or more? Don’t Forget
other Tier 4 information and guidance
If you are a Tier 4 student, you will be We strongly advise that all students
can be found in this Tier 4 guidance
asked when applying for your visa to purchase their own medical insurance
document. If you’re studying on a
pay the Immigration Health Surcharge. before they travel, for the duration of
Short-Term Study Visa you have no
You will then be able to use the NHS their stay. Make sure you bring any
right to work (paid or unpaid) during
but you will still need to pay for some prescription medication with you –
your studies in the UK.
services, such as dental treatment, eye and remember to pack it in your hand
Need help applying for your tests or prescriptions. You will need to luggage.
visa? bring your Biometric Residence Permit
The International Student Experience with you when you access healthcare Want to know more?
team can help you with any questions in the UK. Visit UKCISA for further information on
you have about completing your healthcare for international students.
visa application. If you need visa Advice on registering with a GP,
immigration guidance, then contact the immunisations you will need before
the team by emailing ise@ulster.ac.uk you arrive at Ulster and healthcare
and including your name / course / available to family members can be
student ID / contact number. found on our website.
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ACCOMMODATION
University Accommodation Whilst we cannot endorse individual
We have university accommodation private accommodation providers, you
available at each of our campuses. may find the below accommodation
Find out more about the websites useful:
accommodation on offer, student
rates and how to book. If you are a
student from outside the EU, you are •H
ousing Executive Student
guaranteed a place provided your Accommodation
completed application is received by • StudentPad
1 August.
• NI Direct
Private Rented Accommodation
• Housing Advice NI
Whilst a room in shared private
accommodation may seem • PropertyPal
less expensive than University • Accommodation for Students
accommodation it is important to
consider what the rent includes. The • SpareRoom
cost of University accommodation • GumTree
includes your utilities (heat, electric,
TAKE A 360 TOUR!
etc.) plus insurance and Wifi, whereas
your private accommodation may not,
remember to check with your landlord.
With private rented accommodation
you will also be responsible for finding
and inspecting the property, ensuring it
is clean and safe, signing the contract
and paying the rent and bills.
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GETTING HERE
Preparation is everything. Take time What should you pack? Lost/delayed luggage Point of Arrival
to find out what you need before you You’ll get information here on what you If your luggage is lost or delayed Most students travel to Northern
travel and it will make your journey and should carry in your hand luggage. speak to the staff at the airport Ireland through Heathrow or Gatwick
stay at university much less stressful. On campus everyone dresses pretty information desk. A staff member will airports. Unless you are an EU student
casual. Students generally wear jeans, take your details, including your term- or hold a Tier 4 visa we advise that you
When can you arrive in the UK?
t-shirts, casual tops and sweaters. We time address and give you a reference do not enter Northern Ireland through
The “valid from” date on your visa is recommend that you bring a warm number. Leave the luggage hall and the Republic of Ireland as you will not
the date from which you can legally coat, hat, scarf, gloves, socks, strong continue your journey through customs be able to get your passport checked
arrive in the UK (generally one month waterproof shoes and things you can control. The airport will keep in touch or stamped for the UK and so will not
before your course starts if you are layer to keep warm. with you about when you can expect have permission to enter the UK. If
coming for six months or longer, or one to receive your luggage. It’s a good you have already booked your travel
week if you are studying for less than Remember: Make sure to check the
idea to keep a note of what’s in your through an airport or port of entry in
six months). size and weight restrictions of your
luggage and take some photos of your the Republic of Ireland, please contact
luggage with your airline. Only pack
When should you arrive on suitcases just in case. the International Student Experience
what you can carry – you’ll be able
campus? team member for your campus and let
to buy most things easily and cheaply Travel Insurance
We will be in touch by email with you us know of your plans.
when you arrive. Don’t bring anything It’s very important that you purchase
about a month before Welcome Week into the UK/Northern Ireland that is travel insurance before your journey
to provide you with lots of information prohibited or restricted. to the UK. You can purchase insurance
including our Meet & Greet Service, through a travel agent or an insurance
the programme for Welcome Week company in your home country.
and advice on travelling to your
campus. Find out more about what to
think about when making your travel
plans.
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MONEY MATTERS IMPORTANT THINGS TO DO
WHEN YOU ARRIVE AT ULSTER
Northern Ireland is one of the best
value regions in the UK to live and • Inform your parents you have arrived
is more affordable than other major
• Check your emails or social media
student cities in the UK. However, it’s
for updates on Welcome Week
still very important to plan and budget
your money so that you do not have • Decide which events you are most
any financial difficulties during your interested in attending (Top tip: go
studies in the UK. The British Council to all of them to make friends, don’t
Education UK website has advice on be shy!)
budgeting, including tips on how to • Double check your documents to see
budget when you first arrive, how to if you’ve got everything.
map a budget, eating on a budget, etc.
• Collect your Biometric Residence
Visit here for more information about Permit (BRP)
the cost of living in Northern Ireland.
•A
ctivate your university account
• Open a bank account
• Register with Police
ENGLISH LANGUAGE (Registration day will cover this)
ASSISTANCE
• Register with a GP (a local doctor)
•R
emember, everyone is feeling the
Pre-sessional and in-sessional English
same way as you
courses are offered to help those
students who have English as an
additional language to improve their
skills even further. This service is open
to all international students and is
provided through the Centre for English
Language Teaching (CELT). Find out
more and how to apply.
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Get in touch
E: ise@ulster.ac.uk
W: ulster.ac.uk/global
Correct at time of print (Aug 2019). Visit ulster.ac.uk for
up-to-date information on courses, fees and facilities.
ulster.ac.uk
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