By now you’ve probably already received lots of information from us about important things to do before your degree programme begins.
This is a good time to have a read through the New Students webpages, which include information about essential and advisable tasks for you to start to work through.
You can then be sure that everything goes smoothly through induction and transition, leaving you more time to enjoy your first few days as an Exeter student!
International students
If you’re an international student and moving to Exeter, your ‘Welcome to the University of Exeter’ email will state whether you need to present original documentation before you complete online registration. If you do, you’ll need to present your documents, and you’ll have received information in your email as to how to pre-book an appointment for this. There is more information about this here. If you are unsure, please consult the International Student Support pages or log a query at the Student Information Desk - SID.- Please see below for helpful links on what to do before and after you arrive.
Before you arrive:
The International Students Guide is full of information to help you plan before you arrive for your studies.
Attend our live presentations and Q&A for practical tips to moving to the UK.
Let us introduce you to: Chaplaincy, Welfare & Wellbeing, Disability Support, English Language and Study Skills, Residence Life.
Find out about our Global Chums mentoring scheme on your campus.
Find out about different ways to get to your campus including our Airport Collection Service.
Read about the different accommodation available to you, whether in Exeter, Cornwall or in the private sector.
Read about the UK's health system and make sure you have the cover you need before you need it.
All non-UK nationals now need permission to study in the UK. Read our Student visa and EU Advice pages for details.
Prepare for life in the UK by checking out our student blogs, Instagram, or our 'Living in the UK' pages.
Plan ahead for a cashless campus with a Caxton Currency card or an online bank account. UK banking explained here.
When you arrive:
International Student Clearance: Present your passport and immigration status (or visa) to the University, collect your UniCard and BRP card (if applicable).
Welcome Programme – Cornwall: A combination of online and in person events to welcome you to the University and help you settle into your new life with us.
Digital Immigration Status: From 2022, some students will receive their visa as a Digital Immigration Status.
Register with a Health Centre: Register with your local health centre and receive your free Meningitis vaccination.
Open a UK bank account: You may want to open a bank account while in the UK. Watch our 'FW2021 Banking and Finances in the UK' presentation.
New Student’s Guide: We know that starting a new university can be confusing. Our New Students' Guide will help you work through key and recommended tasks when you start at Exeter. Our New Students' Webpages are there to answer any questions you might have.
Get Involved: Find out what activities the Students' Union and FXPlus Events have planned.
Student Support Services: Watch these short videos to introduce you to some of the Student Support teams you can access on campus and print out our Student Support - Exeter campuses 2022 (also translated into Chinese). Our 'FW2021 How to access support services' presentation details all of the support teams available to you, including free English language skills development classes.
If you’re arriving from abroad into Heathrow airport, you can also reserve a place on our Airport Collection Service that runs on 16th September and 17th September 2023 for the Cornwall campus. You’ll be met by our friendly International Welcome Team, with coaches to escort you all the way to Cornwall. It costs £50 per person, and you must book in advance. Bookings are allocated on a first come, first served basis and will close on Tuesday 12 September at 12 noon. Please read the further information for full details (e.g. booking deadlines).
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