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In this section:

Student Advice Centre information for International Students

1. Travelling to and arriving in Leeds
2. The first few days
3. Living and studying in Leeds
4. Bringing your family to Leeds

We regret that the Student Advice Centre is no longer able to offer Immigration Advice. This is now available from the International Office for students at Leeds University.

Relevant pages in other sections of our site

• Cost of Living in Leeds (Money Problems Section)
• Cost of Living links (Money Problems Section)
• International Students – Your guide to living in the private rented sector

University pages for International Students

• International Students Page
• The International Centre

External Webpages for International Students

Immigration and Visas – Government pages

• The Home Office Immigration and Nationality Directorate - Main site
• Do I need a UK Visa? - UK Visas questionaire
• Links to agencies for visa enquiries - information from UK Visas
• British embassies overseas - Information from the Foreign and Commonwealth office
• Immigration Advisory Service
• Finding an Immigration Specialist

Student Visas

• Information for EEA students - UKCOSA factsheet (pdf)
• What do I do about immigration before I come to study in the UK? - UKCOSA factsheet (pdf)
• Preparing for Entry Clearance – British Council
• Student Visa application form (pdf)
• Asylum & Studying - UKCOSA factsheet (pdf)
• Leeds University ‘fast-track’ system for extending your student Visa.
• I want more time in the UK as a student - UKCOSA factsheet (pdf)

Other Visas

• Can I bring my family to live with me? - UKCOSA factsheet (pdf)
• Coming to the UK as a Visitor - Information from UK Visas
• Schengen Visa. This page also has links to all the individual countries pages on the Schengen visa

Living in the UK

• Arriving in the UK - UKCOSA factsheet (pdf)
• Keeping Healthy - UKCOSA factsheet (pdf)
• Driving in the UK - UKCOSA factsheet (pdf)
• DVLA page - driving in GB as a visitor or new resident
• Culture Shock  - UKCOSA factsheet (pdf)
• Advice about going home UKCOSA factsheet (pdf)
• General Advice on Studying in the UK
• Council Tax – what is it and do I have to pay? UKCOSA factsheet (pdf)
• http://www.ukstudentlife.com/index.htm - Website for International Students about life and study in the UK
• BBC Website about Crime and Law in the UK
• Education UK - website, produced by the British Council to help international students interested in studying for a UK course or qualification.

Working in the UK

• Can I work during my studies? UKCOSA factsheet (pdf)
• Can I work after my studies? UKCOSA factsheet (pdf)
• EU & employment UKCOSA factsheet (pdf)
• Highly Skilled Migrant Programme Information
• Work Permit Information

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Please be aware that we are only able to advise current or prospective students of Leeds University.

These pages are for guidance only and are not a substitute for diverse legislation that they cover. The information was checked and correct at the time of writing. LUU Student Advice Centre accepts no responsibility for the content of external websites.

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© LUU Student Advice Centre October 2006.