Before you get here

For any student there is a lot to consider before you get to university.

Once you have accepted your unconditional offer you can start to plan for your new life in the UK.

Use this checklist to help make your arrival to the UK and the University of Brighton as smooth as possible.

Application checklist
When	What
January to May	Log into Student View to manage your application.
	Pay your tuition fee deposit.
	Apply for university accommodation by the deadline. If required, arrange private accommodation.
From June	Check your immigration requirements and if you need to, apply for your student visa following our online guidance.
From August	Complete your online enrolment on Student View from mid-August. Face-to-face enrolments will be held for non-UK students during the Orientation programme, or welcome week. Fully self-funding international students you will need to pay 50% of your annual tuition fee at the point that you enrol.
	Book a place on our free international orientation programme.
From September	Book your flight to the UK
	Check your vaccination history, and if required get the MMR and Men ACWY vaccines before you arrive. When you register with a UK doctor they will ask for this information. There is no requirement to have been vaccinated for COVID-19 when travelling to the UK, but some of our healthcare courses do have this as a requirement so check your offer letter.
	Read all the new student pre-arrival info.
	Prepare for the transition to the UK academic system. Prepare for Success is an interactive web resource which allows you to get ready to come to the UK for study.
	Make a budget – using advice provided through UKCISA, find out how to budget your studies in the UK; with lots of useful advice on average costs for food, travel and utility bills.
	Plan how you will get from the airport to your accommodation or campus – we have information on travelling to the UK to help you do this.
	Make friends – before you arrive in the UK, you might want to join our Unibuddy chat for new international students to see if there is anyone else on your course or campus who will be arriving at the same time as you. You can also follow International Student Support on Facebook and Instagram for updates about our social programme.
	Find out more about and UK customs and culture.
	If you have a disability of any kind, we strongly recommend you contact the Disability and Learning Support Team who can discuss how we can support you in your studies.
	Get organised with your paperwork – ensure you’ve got your passport photos, acceptance letter, visa, passport, original qualification certificates and transcripts, evidence of your funding and your CAS statement email. Keep your paperwork in your hand luggage, as you will need it at UK border control.
	Bring money – to open a UK bank account you first need to have enrolled in person on your course. Once you have done this, it can take up to two weeks to open a UK bank account, so make sure you have funds to cover your expenses during this time. The university is a cashless campus, so you will need a working credit, debit or pre-payment card. Find out more about money and travelling to the UK. Read more about opening a UK bank account.