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Everything that you need

to know in one handy guide
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Welcome to BPP University

Thank you for choosing to study with us in the United Kingdom
Many international students from all over
the world choose to join BPP University for
undergraduate, postgraduate and professional
studies. Our programmes in business,
accounting, law, marketing, finance and health
are specifically designed to boost your career.
You will be part of a thriving multinational and
multicultural student community in one of
our centres in the UK. All our study centres in
Birmingham, Bristol, Leeds, Liverpool, London,
Manchester and Abingdon are centrally
located and provide state-of-the-art-facilities.
Our dedicated staff in each city will help
you find your feet when you arrive, but you
can also prepare for your departure from
home with this guide, where you will find
information on immigration and travelling to
the UK. In addition, you have access to our
Welcome Intranet where you can find further
advice on living in the UK from the day you
have accepted your place at BPP University.
Academic year
Start dates for undergraduate and
postgraduate programmes are September,
January and May. The academic calendar
for ACCA modules is timetabled according
to the ACCA exams. Details are available at
bpp.com
Timetables
Timetables for your chosen study
programme are available on our Virtual
Learning Environment around the time
of registration. Please see our section on
preparing for your studies on page 4.
ACCA timetable
Once you have registered for your ACCA
programme, your timetable will be emailed
to you.

We know that going abroad is exciting, but

can also be daunting at times, so we hope
that the information provided in this guide
will help you prepare for your stay.

We are looking forward to welcoming

you to BPP University.
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Student check-list
Use this check-list to keep track of what you need to do. Check the tick boxes as you go along.
Immigration Request a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) from International Admissions at BPP University and use it to apply for a Tier 4 visa
Take a photocopy of the personal details pages in your passport and your visa once it has been granted. You must keep these copies in a safe place
Send a copy of your visa to BPP University as soon as you have received it
If you have alternative immigration permission which allows you to study in the UK, you should send a copy of this to BPP University
Please note, it is important that you have the correct type of immigration permission to study in the UK otherwise you may not be allowed to register on your course.

Accommodation Read our Students accommodation guide to pick our recommended accommodation at bppstudents.com/accommodation-guides
Keep contact details of your accommodation in your hand luggage when you travel to the UK

Financial Check with your bank about regulations concerning transferring money to the UK
Check your government restrictions on taking money out of the country
Obtain travellers cheques (or credit card) and British Currency for the first weeks
In case of outstanding payment to BPP University, check you have the funds available to pay on arrival

Travelling to Buy travel tickets, travel and health insurance and carry them in your hand luggage
the UK Make a list of what you are carrying in your luggage and check the weight of your luggage against your airline’s allowance
Don’t forget to take your valid passport (or identity card) and a print out of your CAS letter in your hand luggage
Obtain a letter of explanation from your doctor for any prescribed drugs and take the letter and the drugs with you in your hand luggage
If required take certificates of health/vaccination and X-ray report with you; check with your British Embassy/High Commission
Check the weather forecast and bring some warm clothing in your hand luggage

Documents to Originals (or certified copies) of your qualifications. You will need to show these at registration
bring with you Your document confirming your place on a course at BPP University
Evidence that you have enough money to accommodate yourself while studying (and pay any unpaid tuition fees) – recent bank statements etc
Contact details for study centre and your accommodation details

Starting your Complete pre-programme study/reading (depending on your course)

studies Check our Welcome Intranet (details have been sent to you when you accepted your place) for the registration day
Arrive on time for your registration with the necessary documents

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Studying at BPP University

Preparing for your studies
As soon as you have accepted your place we
will send you an email with login information
for our Welcome Intranet. Initially you will get
a generic login valid for all students. You will
then be issued an individual login nearer to the
start of your studies.

The Welcome Intranet is part of our Virtual

Learning Environment and gives you essential
information about your course, including
pre-reading suggestions. The information on
the intranet will be updated regularly, so it is
important to check frequently for updates.

Registration
You will receive the first announcement of
your registration dates and times two weeks
before you are due to start your programme.

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parks, railway and bus stations.
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Travelling from the airport to our study centres
Abingdon (Oxfordshire)
The nearest airport to our Abingdon centre
is London Heathrow. You can get a bus to
Oxford from the airport and then transfer to a
local bus to get to Abingdon.
Birmingham
The nearest airport to our Birmingham centre
is Birmingham International. You can get a
train from the airport to Birmingham Snow Hill
station. The study centre is located just 500
yards from Birmingham Snow Hill station.
If you get a train to Birmingham New Street
station, our centre is only a 10 minute walk
from here.
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Bristol
The nearest major international airports
to our Bristol centre are London Heathrow
and Birmingham International. If you arrive
at London Heathrow, you will need to get a
train from London Paddington train station to
Bristol Temple Meads.
If you arrive at Birmingham International
you will need to get a train from Birmingham
New Street Station to Bristol Temple Meads.
It is only a short walk from Bristol Temple
Meads train station to our Bristol centre.
Leeds
The nearest major airport to our Leeds
Park Row and Leeds Whitehall Quay study
centres is Leeds Bradford International
Airport. You can get direct buses from the
airport to Leeds city centre, where our Leeds
Park Row and Leeds Whitehall Quay centres
are located.
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There are many airports in London, with
the main ones being Heathrow, Gatwick,
Stansted and Luton. Your journey to your
London centre will depend on what airport
your flight arrives at and what means of
transport you take for your onward journey
once you’re in the UK.
The easiest and quickest route to central
London from Heathrow, Gatwick and
Stansted is to take the fast express trains to
central London. If you arrive at Luton airport,
take a First Capital Connect train southbound
to central London.
From central London you can travel to your
BPP London study centre using the quick
and easy underground Tubes, buses and
overground trains for our Croydon centre.
The nearest airport to the study centre is
Gatwick. If you arrive at Gatwick, take a train
to East Croydon, which is a five minute walk
from our centre.
Liverpool
The nearest airport to our Liverpool centre
is John Lennon Airport. You can take a train
from the airport to Liverpool Lime Street
station which is located in the city centre.
Liverpool Lime Street is a ten minute walk
from the study centre. You can also take the
Wirral line and stop at James Street. This is
a two minute walk from the study centre.
Alternatively, you can take the Northern Line
train and stop at Moorfields. This is a five
minute walk from the study centre.
Manchester
Manchester International airport has
excellent links with many countries and is a
short train journey to Manchester city centre.
It is only a short walk from Manchester
Oxford Road train station to our Manchester
St James’s centre.
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Before you leave home - Section 1

Immigration To apply for a student visitor visa you will

It is your responsibility to apply for the need to obtain a letter of acceptance from
correct visa in plenty of time before you BPP University.
travel to the UK for your studies. This
brochure contains general information about You cannot apply for a Student Visitor Visa if
the immigration process but the immigration you are already in the UK.
regulations change regularly so you should Tier 4 (General) Student visa
check the UK Visas and Immigration website To come to the UK and study, you will
gov.uk/government/organisations/uk- probably need to apply under the Points Based
visas-and-immigration for the most up-to- System for a Tier 4 (General) Student visa.
date information. You should also read the
Tier 4 policy guidance before you make your If you need to apply for a visa extension in
application. The information provided in this the UK, please see page 24.
guide is correct at the time of publication.
If you think you might be eligible to study in
If you are a national of an EU/EEA country or the UK using a different type of visa please
Switzerland, you do not need a visa to study contact the Study Visas team by email at
in the UK. studyvisas@bpp.com with details. If you do
not have the correct immigration permission
Student Visitor Visa (SVV) to study at BPP University, you will not be
You may be able to apply for a student visitor allowed to register on your course.
visa if your course lasts for less than six
months or if you will be studying an English
language course which will last for less than
11 months. If you enter the UK with a student
visitor visa, you will not be allowed to work
during your studies, apply to switch (change
in the UK to another type of visa), extend
your visa or bring your family with you to the
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Applying for a Tier 4 (General) Student visa
If you intend to apply for entry clearance as
a Tier 4 (General) Student, you will need to
do this in the country where you normally
live. You should send your application to the
visa section of your local British Embassy or
High Commission. In many countries you can
submit your initial application online or you can
download and complete the relevant application
forms: VAF 9 and VAF 9 Appendix 8.
Full details of how to apply for entry
clearance can be found online at
gov.uk/apply-uk-visa
If you are already in the UK, and you meet
the requirements to apply for a Tier 4
(General) Student visa, you will need to
submit an immigration application to
UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI).
You will need to complete the Tier 4 (General)
Student application form online and submit
your supporting documents by post or you
can make an appointment to go in person to
one of the UKVI’s Public Enquiry Offices.
Full details of how to apply for leave to
remain from within the UK can be found
online at gov.uk/tier-4-general-visa/
extend-your-visa
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Please make sure that you use the most
recent versions of the relevant application
forms otherwise your immigration
application may be rejected.
BPP University shall decide at its discretion
whether to issue a CAS to you.
Credibility interviews
Whether you are applying for your visa from
overseas or the UK, you may be required to
attend an interview with UKVI staff as part of
your visa application. Please ensure you are
prepared for the interview by researching BPP
University and your programme thoroughly.
Students who have studied in the UK before
If you have studied in the UK before,
BPP University will assess you in terms of
academic progression and the 5 year Cap.
Academic Progression – since July 2011 the
UKVI require sponsors to confirm that the
course for which they are assigning a CAS
represents academic progression from the
student’s previous studies in the UK. The
UKVI requires students to progress from one
NQF level to the next (so if your previous
course was at NQF Level 5, they expect
your next course to be at NQF Level 6 etc).
Study at the same or (very rarely) at a lower
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level is permitted, but only in exceptional
circumstances. If you think you do not meet
the requirement for academic progression,
or if you have any questions about it, please
email studyvisas@bpp.com
The 5 Year Cap - since the 6th of April 2012
the UKVI have limited the time a student
can spend in the UK studying at NQF Level
6 and 7 to 5 years. All time spent under the
‘Old rules’ as well as under Tier 4 counts
towards the cap.
There are certain exemptions for Law
Professional Courses (the Graduate Diploma
in Law and the Legal Practice Course) if
you have completed a degree in the UK. For
further information about the 5 year cap or
how it will impact on you please refer to the
Tier 4 Policy Guidance on the UKVI website
or email studyvisas@bpp.com
Important information
As a student with a Tier 4 visa you
are allowed to stay in the UK provided
you register on the course for which
your visa was granted and continue
to attend all of your classes. If you do
not register on time, do not attend
classes, suspend your studies or leave
your course early, BPP University is
required to report you to the UKVI
and it is likely that your visa will be
cancelled. You cannot study in the UK
on a Tier 4 visa as a part-time student
or on an online programme.
Tip
To prepare for a credibility interview,
we recommend you watch videos
about BPP University, students and
programmes on our youtube channel
youtube.com/bppuniversity
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1. Documents needed
To apply for a Tier 4 (General) Student visa,
you must have:
A Confirmation of acceptance for studies
(CAS) from an education provider which
is listed on the UKVI Register of Tier 4
Sponsors
BPP University has been granted a Tier
4 Highly Trusted Sponsor licence by the
UKVI. Our Tier 4 sponsor licence number is
DF1GYYNR3.
We will issue you with a CAS once you have
accepted your offer and paid your deposit.
Details of the CAS should be included with
your Tier 4 (General) Student visa application.
Please note that a CAS can only be used
once. If your visa application is refused
for whatever reason please inform the
international admissions team immediately
so that we can advise you further.
2. Your finances
As part of your visa application, you will need
to include documents to show that you have
enough money to cover your course fees for
the first year and living costs for a maximum
of nine months.
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Your CAS will include details of the money
that you have already paid to BPP University
towards your course fees. Please ensure the
CAS accurately reflects the amount paid. If
there are any inconsistencies, please email
studyvisas@bpp.com
If you still owe some of your first year’s
course fees, you will need to provide bank
statements proving that this money is
available to you.
You will also need to show evidence that
you have enough money to cover your
living costs, or maintenance. The amount
of money that you are required to show for
maintenance will depend on where you will
be studying (£1,020 per month for inner
London centres and £820 per month for all
other centres) and the length of your course
(up to a maximum of nine months). If you
are currently studying in the UK, you may
be able to show a lower amount of money
if you qualify for an “established presence”
in the UK. The definition of ‘established
presence’ is available on the UKVI website.
If you are unsure whether you qualify please
studyvisas@bpp.com
The evidence you provide from your bank
or financial institution must meet specific
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criteria. It must not be more than one month
old and it must show that you have held the
required amount of money for at least 28
days. The balance must not have dropped
below the required amount on any day during
this period. Alternatively, you can choose to
use money held in a bank account by your
parents however you will also need to include
your birth certificate and a consent letter from
your parents with your Tier 4 application.
If you are using an overseas bank account
which is in a currency other than UK sterling,
you most provide a conversion of the closing
balance on your account in £/GBP. You
should use the website OANDA
oanda.com/convert/classic to provide an
official conversion of the closing balance. The
UKVI will check your account balance in £/
GBP using the OANDA website.
The Tier 4 (General) Student visa application
includes a financial declaration. By signing
this declaration you are confirming the
money is currently available to you and
will continue to be available to you during
your studies in the UK. If you do not sign
this declaration, or the UKVI discover that
you have made a false declaration your
application will be refused.
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3. Evidence of your qualifications
Along with your application and your
financial documents, you will need to
include evidence of the qualifications that
have been used to assess your academic
ability for the course. These will be listed
on your CAS. You must include the original
certificates, not photocopies.
4. Evidence of your English language ability
BPP University is a Higher Education
Institution in the UK with a Tier 4 Highly
Trusted sponsor licence. This means that if
you are studying a course at degree level or
above we can choose how to assess your
English language ability. You will not have to
submit any further evidence of this with your
Tier 4 (General) Student application.
If you are studying any other course,
such as the Foundation Certificate or a
Pre-sessional English course we will have
assessed your English language ability using
one of the UKVI’s approved Secure English
Language Tests (SELT s). Details of this will
be included in your CAS and you will need
to provide the original certificate as part of
your Tier 4 application.
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5. ‘Low risk’ nationals
The UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) has
published a list of nationals who they believe
are ‘low risk’ if applying for immigration
permission in the UK, or for entry clearance
in the country of their nationality. If you are
deemed to be ‘low risk’ by the UKVI you
do not need to include your qualifications
or financial documents with your Tier 4
(General) Student visa application. However,
you must have these documents available to
you before submitting your Tier 4 application
as the UKVI may ask for them at any time. If
you do not submit the relevant documents
when asked, your application will be refused.
6. Biometric information and interview
You will be asked to provide biometric
information (facial photograph and
fingerprints) as part of your immigration
application. Once you have submitted your
application, you will have to go in person to
your nearest visa application centre and give
your biometrics. Your application will not be
processed until this has been done.
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If you are applying for entry clearance from
overseas, you may be asked to attend an
interview as part of your entry clearance
application. The entry clearance officer will
ask you questions about the course that you
are intending to study and the location, so
you should make sure you know the details.
If you are unable to answer basic questions
without the help of an interpreter, your
application will be refused.
7. Medical checks
In some countries, you must also show that
you have been screened for tuberculosis
as part of your entry clearance application.
You should check with your local visa
application centre if you will need to provide
evidence of this.
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Checklist for visa application
1. Use the correct visa application form:
VAF9 and Appendix 8 for entry clearance
applications overseas; Tier 4 (G) for leave
to remain applications in the UK. You
must complete it fully.
7. Once you have been granted entry clearance
or leave to remain, you should check all of
the details to make sure that they are correct.
If any of the details are wrong you should ask
to have them corrected.

2. Include the correct application fee, a 8. Take a copy of your immigration

recent passport sized photograph and permission and keep it somewhere safe.
your current passport or travel document.
9. When travelling to the UK, you should
3. Make sure that you provide your original carry all of your documents in your hand
certificates and documents. luggage in case you are asked to show
them on arrival to the UK.
4. If you are using bank statements held
by your parent(s) or legal guardian(s), Useful links
you will also need to provide your gov.uk/tier-4-general-visa/apply
birth certificate or a court document
ukcisa.org.uk/student/immigration.php
confirming the relationship along with a
letter of consent from your parent(s) or
legal guardian(s).

5. Before you submit it, you should take

photocopies of the visa application and all
of the documents that you are including
with it.

6. Keep a copy of all correspondence you send

and receive related to your visa application.

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Accommodation in the UK
It is important that you arrange
accommodation before you travel to the UK.
If this is not a permanent arrangement for
the full period of your studies, it should be for
the first few weeks of your stay at least.
Once you have arrived in the UK and
arranged your permanent accommodation
you will need to inform the UKVI of your
new contact details. You must do this
by completing the Points Based System:
Migrant Change of Circumstances Form
which is available online at
gov.uk/change-circumstances-visa-brp
Accommodation for international students
Organising your accommodation from
abroad can be challenging, so we have
several options which will suit the
requirements of international students
whether you are studying with us long term
or doing a short course at BPP University. All
the options are listed in detail at
bppstudents.com along with instructions
for booking.
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Halls of residence
Halls of residence are large accommodation
blocks designed specifically for students.
They usually contain a variety of fully
furnished rooms such as en-suite (you have
your own bathroom); twin (two separate
single beds) and studio (self-contained unit
with all living facilities). They are a great
option for international students who want
all accommodation costs included in the one
payment. Halls of residence are the perfect
way to fully immerse yourself in the UK
student experience.
Halls of residence usually require students
to book rooms for between 48 and 52 weeks
and a discount can normally be given if the
entire stay is paid for in one initial payment.
London Nest and The Stay Club
London Nest is a London-based
accommodation provider that offers brand-
new, high quality rooms for short-term lets
(minimum 1 week). This is an ideal option if
you want to have somewhere to stay when
you first arrive in London while looking for
somewhere more permanent to live.
The Stay Club also takes long-term bookings
if you decide you want to stay.
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Home Stay
Home Stays are by far the most popular
choice amongst overseas students visiting
the UK. Students choose this form of
accommodation for the sake of home
comforts, a family atmosphere, and a chance
to practise English and generally learn about
the British way of life. You are not simply
renting a room, but can expect to be treated
as one of the family.
This is a perfect option for international
students looking for comfortable, safe
accommodation for a short period of time
until you find something more permanent.
Our recommended home stay provider, Hosts
International, can also place you in a home for
a longer duration if that is what you require.
We offer a simple online booking system with
Hosts International, and no fee is payable until
arrival, making this a simple solution for short-
term accommodation needs.
Prices for Home Stay accommodation
(currently only available in London,
Manchester and Bristol)
For Home Stay accommodation prices range
for single occupancy from £130 for BB (BB
is bed and continental breakfast); £170
for HB (HB is Bed, continental breakfast
and evening meal) and £145 for self-
catering (self-catering is room only, student
purchases own food and can use the family
kitchen). For twin/double occupancy, prices
range from £120 for BB, £150 for HB and
£135 for self-catering.
For more information on all accommodation
options visit bppstudents.com/
international-students-home-stay or email
accommodation@bpp.com
Airport pick-up service
Hosts International can also arrange a pick-
up service from the airport to all of our UK
study centres.
All the options are listed in detail at
bppstudents.com along with instructions
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Health check
You should have a health check at least
four weeks before you leave for the UK.
Don’t leave this to the last minute, as you
won’t have enough time to readjust to any
new medication before your journey and
new lifestyle.
You should get information, in English, about
any medical conditions you have and about
any medication that you take, so that you can
give these to a UK doctor when you register.
You should obtain a copy of your chest X-ray
report and carry it with you when you travel
to the UK. You may have to produce this at
passport control; if you do not have one, you
may need to have an X-ray when you arrive.
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Health insurance
As a student in the UK, registered for a
course for longer than 6 months, you can
receive medical care, including hospital
treatment, from the UK’s National Health
Service (NHS). Much of this is free, but
there are charges for prescription items, and
you will normally have to pay for dental and
optical treatment.
All students, whether or not eligible for NHS
treatment, must have insurance to pay the
costs of returning home in an emergency or if
you have an accident in the UK – this is also
known as “emergency repatriation”.
Other insurance
In addition to insurance that covers some
or all aspects of healthcare, you must have
insurance for your journey and for your stay,
including your property, while you are here.
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What to bring with you
Clothes
British weather can be changeable, so you
may need warm and waterproof clothing
at any time of year. Some buildings in the
UK are old and difficult to heat; if you come
from a hot climate, you may sometimes
be cold even when inside. Bring clothes
that you can wear in layers - for example,
T-shirts, shirts and sweaters.
Electrical appliances
The UK electricity system works at 240
volts/50 cycles; standard sockets take a
three (square) pin plug. Check that any
electrical equipment you want to bring can
be used with this system and connected
with a suitable adapter (which you can buy
in the UK).
Medical Records
If you are receiving treatment for, or have, a
long-term condition such as diabetes, bring
copies of your medical records (translated
if necessary) to give to a doctor/GP here.
Bring contact details for your doctor in your
home country.
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Customs regulations
If you are unsure about whether there are
restrictions on items you plan to bring with
you, check with your local British Embassy. If
you send items by air or sea freight, complete
customs declarations carefully - state what
is packed and that the items are “personal
effects, part of your temporary move to UK
as an international student”.
Other items
Depending on your accommodation
arrangements you also might have to bring
or buy bed linen and other household items.
Check with your accommodation provider. If
you have booked Home Stay in London with
BPP University, the room is fully equipped
with bed linen but not towels.
Money and expenses
You will probably not have a bank account in
the UK before you arrive, so you should bring
enough money for your initial expenses:
• the journey from the airport to your
accommodation
• food and living in the first weeks
• other things you may want to buy, such as
study materials
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Opening a bank account in the UK can take
a few weeks. You should bring some cash,
perhaps £200 - £500. You should also
have easy access to more cash, depending
on how soon you expect to have money
transferred to a UK bank account - you could
bring Travellers Cheques or a credit card/
international debit card. Avoid carrying too
much cash on your person. If carrying cash,
divide it around your luggage and remember
– you’re in a big city, so be vigilant.
If you are planning to transfer money to the
UK you should arrange this before you leave
your home country. You may want to open
an account with a multinational bank before
coming to the UK, especially if you can use
its cash machines in the UK to withdraw
money from your account.
If you have a bank card from home that is an
international cash/debit card you can use it
in the UK with your Personal Identification
Number (PIN) to withdraw money from a
bank or pay in shops and restaurants. Check
how to use your card before you come to
the UK.
Information on how to open a bank
account in the UK is available on our
Welcome Intranet.
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Immigration
When you arrive in the UK, you must show
your passport and entry clearance (visa) to
the UKVI Border Force Officer.
There usually are two channels through
Passport Control:
• for EU/EEA and Swiss nationals
• for non-EEA nationals
EU/EEA and Swiss nationals
No visa required, just your valid passport or
travel document.
Non-EEA nationals
You will need:
• your passport and student visa
• a health/medical certificate (if required)
• your completed landing card
• your CAS statement (if applicable)
A Border Force Officer will check that your
documents are valid. You may be asked some
questions about your course and place where
you will be studying to check that you meet
the student immigration rules. You must be
able to answer these questions in English.
You may also be asked to have a brief health
check by the airport doctor, which might
include an X-ray.
The Border Force Officer will then stamp your
entry clearance certificate with a “date of
entry”. If you are required to register with the
police, then you must do this within 7 days
of your “date of entry”. More information on
registering with the police is available on arrival
and on BPP University’s Welcome Intranet.
If you are asked by the Border Force Officer
for an address in the UK, give the address of
where you are staying NOT the address of
the study centre.
Finding your luggage
If you arrive by air, you can collect your
baggage after immigration control. You
may have to look for the correct collection
area/zone.
Customs
There are different exits: the green channel if
you have Nothing to Declare, the red channel
if you have Goods to Declare or the blue
channel if you arrive from an airport in the
EEA and have already cleared your luggage
through customs.
Go through the red channel if you have
more than the permitted duty-free
allowances or any prohibited goods. If you
are unsure about what you can bring into
the UK, check before you travel. Even if
you choose the green channel, Customs
Officer(s) may check your luggage.
After you have passed through customs, you
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Living and studying in a new country is
sometimes confusing, exciting, stressful, but
very rewarding. It is normal to find things that
are strange and adapting to the unfamiliar
takes time. BPP University is always there
to assist you during your time in the UK.
The information on the following pages will
help you to understand a little about life in
the UK. We wish you an enjoyable stay and
look forward to helping you throughout your
adventure!
Looking after yourself and your valuables
Although the UK is generally a safe country,
you need to be careful with your personal
possessions, especially those of value. You
must insure your property (see check list and
“Before you leave home”). You should always
take sensible precautions especially at night.
Avoid leaving luggage, bags or briefcases in
waiting rooms, on railway platforms or on
luggage racks.
Be careful with valuables like cameras,
tablets, mobile phones and computers. You
should always keep a copy of your passport,
visa and Police Registration Certificate in
case they are lost or stolen. If the worst
happens, always tell the police first.
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Climate
The UK has a pleasant climate, with few
extremes, and the weather here is famously
changeable. However, some students find
that the weather here affects them a lot. You
may be used to a warmer climate, or you
may find the colder and more humid weather
difficult to get used to. Be aware of the
weather and the affect it may be having on
your life in the UK and dress in accordance to
your needs.
Food
You may find British food different to what
you are used to. The UK has a diverse range
of restaurants to sample and enjoy. There are
local markets, which cater for different styles
of cooking available in most major cities to
get a taste of home. You will not have to rely
on “fast food”!
Healthcare
If your course of study is longer than six
months, you are entitled to free National
Health Service treatment in the same way as
UK citizens. You can use public hospitals and
doctors surgeries free of charge once you
inform them that you are registered with us.
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Language
Listening to and speaking in a foreign
language can be tiring. If English is not your
first language, you may miss your familiar
language. Even if you are a fluent English
speaker, it is possible that UK accents will
make the language harder to understand.
People may speak quickly, and you may feel
embarrassed to ask them to repeat what
they have said. In general you can count on
the English being very friendly and patient, so
do not hesitate to ask twice.
Adjusting to your new environment
Adjusting to the unfamiliar is exciting,
difficult and changes your perspective. You
may encounter differences in climate, dress,
food, language, social roles, values and study
compared with what you are used to. This
is entirely normal! Make sure that you allow
yourself plenty of time to take in your new
experience and cope with the change.
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‘Rules’ of behaviour
In addition to obvious differences – sights,
sounds, smells and tastes, every culture has
unspoken rules which affect the way people
treat each other. These differences may be
less obvious and you will probably notice
them later. You may find social relationships
more formal or less formal than you are
used to, and you may notice big differences
in social contact and relationships between
men and women compared with home.
Punctuality
The British have a reputation for punctuality.
In business and academic life keeping to time
is important. You should always be punctual
for classes and meetings. If you are going to
be late, try to let someone know.
Values and beliefs
You will notice that people from other
cultures have very different views of the
world from yours. The UK is a tolerant
society which allows individuals to practice
their religion and express their views openly.
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Smoking
The number of people in the UK who smoke
has declined in recent years, and there is an
increasing emphasis on health, so you may
find that smoking is less common than in your
home country. Smoking is illegal in public
buildings and in many public spaces, and
many people do not allow it in their home.
You can also not smoke inside bars or clubs.
Alcohol and drugs
For adults, aged 18 and over, alcohol is legal
in the UK, and many people enjoy it as part
of their social life; others choose not to. You
should live according to your own standards
and should not feel pressured to adopt those
of others. You should only drink quantities that
allow you to remain safe. Drugs are illegal in
the UK, and you should ensure that you stay
clear of any illegal substances, not only for
your own safety but also to not endanger your
stay in the UK.
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Travelling out of the UK
You may want to take the opportunity to
visit other countries in Europe during your
holidays. Before travelling, check the visa
requirements of countries you intend to
visit. You should also take BPP University
documents, confirming your studies and
attendance, to show when you re-enter
the UK. BPP University’s Student Advice
Team will be able to help you understand
what documents you need. If you need
a letter confirming your student status
to include with your visa application to
another country during your studies, contact
studentrecords@bpp.com
Maintaining your immigration status
Once you are in the UK as an international
student with a Tier 4 visa, it is important
that you do everything to protect your
immigration status. This includes:
• Register with the police within 7 days of
arriving in the UK, if you are required to do
so. It will clearly state on the visa in your
passport or on the Biometric Residence
Permit that you have received if you are
required to do so. The following will be
written, ‘”Police Registration within 7 days of
arrival” or “Register at once with the Police”.
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• Register on your course at BPP University
by the required date (if for any reason you
will not be able to register on time, you
should contact the International Office
internationaladmissions@bpp.com
immediately) Please note BPP University
is required to notify the UKVI if you fail
to enrol by the latest enrolment date as
stated on your CAS. This may result in
your leave being curtailed.
• Attend all of your classes. BPP University is
required to notify the UKVI of any students
who do not maintain their attendance.
• If you are ill and unable to attend class,
you should let your tutor know as soon as
possible and provide them with a medical
certificate when you return to your studies.
• If you make any changes to your marital
status, name, address, course, location of
study, tell the UKVI and the police if you
have a Police Registration Certificate.
• If you think you need to interrupt your
studies, you should speak to one of our
international student advisers BEFORE
you stop attending. They will advise you
what you must do.
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• Do not work more hours in any week than
you are allowed to, as stated on your visa.
• Do not stay in the UK beyond the end
date on your visa or entry clearance,
unless you have been granted further
immigration permission or have
submitted an application to the UKVI
before this date.
Extending your visa
If you enter the UK as a student, you can
apply to extend your visa under Tier 4 for
further studies if you meet the requirements.
You will probably not need to do this until
you are coming to the end of your original
studies, however you should start the
process in plenty of time so that you can
arrange to have the finances required and
gather the necessary documents for your
application. BPP University’s International
Student Advisers will be able to help you
with the application process.
Working during your studies
Studying full-time in a foreign country is a big
commitment and you must devote enough
time to your classes, seminars, coursework
and examinations to ensure you succeed in
your chosen programme.
At BPP University we want you to graduate
as a highly-regarded future professional. So,
whilst you can work when you study with us
(subject to the restrictions set out in your
visa), it is not recommended as we do not
want your education to suffer.
However we acknowledge that some
students might want to work while
completing their programme, either to
learn new skills or help pay for their living
expenses. During term time, full-time
international students on a programme
at undergraduate or postgraduate degree
level can work up to 20 hours per week,
or 10 hours per week if you are on a
programme below degree level (subject to
the restrictions set out in your visa). You can
work full-time during vacation periods.
Always check the endorsement on
your visa before accepting any type of
employment in the UK.
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Details about your course start date and study

centre location are stated on your Confirmation Important information
of acceptance for studies (CAS) document. In
addition, we will email you with access details As an international student with a
for the Welcome Intranet. The exact date and Tier 4 student visa you are subject
time of your registration will be confirmed two to UKVI immigration control. This
weeks before you are due to start. means we are required to report you
to the UKVI if you do not register
At registration your documentation will be on time and so it is important that
checked and you will have your photograph you keep us informed of any delays.
taken for your student ID. You must bring If your visa is delayed, or if there is
your current passport, plus evidence of any reason why you will not be able
your UK immigration permission (valid to arrive in the UK and register on
entry clearance certificate contained in your this date, you should contact the
passport or a Biometrics Residence Permit, International Office immediately.
if you have one) with you as well as all your
original documents. If you have submitted an
immigration application to the UKVI and are
still waiting for a decision, you should bring
photocopies of your previous entry clearance
or BRP along with evidence that you have sent
your application to the UKVI; proof of postage
or a confirmation letter from the UKVI.

Please note, without these documents,

BPP University will not be able to register you
on the course.

After your registration you will have an

induction/welcome talk by your course tutor
or the programme leader.
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Student life
International student support
There is support and advice from day one
from our specialist International Student
Advisers. This friendly and informed team
is there for our multicultural students from
all over the world, and is ready to provide
help whenever it is needed to ensure you
can concentrate on your programme.
International Student Advisers organise
sessions to familiarise newcomers with their
new environment, provide vital support and
pastoral care, help to monitor students’
attendance, academic progress on their
programmes and they are a constant source
of encouragement throughout a student’s
time with BPP University.
In addition, all students will be allocated
a Personal Tutor who will be available to
support you with any academic queries from
the very beginning of your time with us.
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International Student Advisers can give
advice and information about:
• Academic processes
• Accommodation and housing
• Additional support for students with
learning difficulties or disabilities
• Counselling services
• Finance
• Local area information
• Learning support
• Local faith/prayer services
• Registering with doctors and dentists
• Travel and transport
• Welfare and many other issues
students face
International Student Managers
Student Managers play an important
role in ensuring that you understand the
commitment required to progress through
your academic journey and are there to
support you in reaching your end goal.
Available at most centres, Student Managers
guide you through your programme with
regular meetings to discuss any challenges or
issues that you might encounter.
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Learning support
We ask all students to tell us about any
learning difficulty, disability or health
concerns as soon as possible so that our
Learning Support team can plan for your
studies and make any adjustments well in
advance. We will only use this information to
plan for your studies.
Our experienced team offers a wide range
of support for sensory impairment, mobility
difficulty, ADHD, Asperger, mental health or
a specific learning difficulty such as dyslexia
or dyspraxia and many more.
For more information, please email us at
learningsupport@bpp.com or visit us online
at bpp.com/inclusion
Funding
BPP University will endeavour to support
all students with a disability throughout
their studies. Students with a disability are
encouraged to contact the Learning Support
Service to discuss how they will be supported.
Their support and any associated costs will be
considered on an individual student basis by
BPP University.
Some students who are eligible for student
loans from Student Finance England may also
be eligible to apply for Disabled Students
Allowances funding. This covers the personal
costs incurred as a result of their disability
for specialist software or computers etc.
Students who are not eligible for this funding
can find other sources of disability subsidy
on our website bpp.com/Inclusion
Equality and diversity
At BPP University we are fully committed to
promoting equality and tackling discrimination
to ensure fair access to learning and facilities
for students and staff. We are dedicated to
ensuring that all services take account of the
diversity of local, national and international
populations, without compromising quality of
service. At BPP University we believe services
should be accessible to students regardless
of age, disability, gender, race, sexual
orientation and religion or belief. We are also
committed to promoting equality and tackling
discrimination which creates barriers to
learning as part of our duty under the Equality
Act 2010. Please contact BPP University at
inclusion@bpp.com to find out more.
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Students’ Association
To help you make the most of your time at
university, there is a Students’ Association
which offers a number of exciting
opportunities to socialise, meet new and
existing students, develop your skills and
enhance your CV.
You can look forward to lots of student-
led events all-year-round wherever you
choose to study. For new students there
are induction week, the Fresher’s Fair and
Welcome Fair.
What’s more, there are also student clubs
and societies on offer, catering for all interests
and backgrounds including Leeds Netball
Society, Manchester Squash club, the London
Amnesty International society, the BPP
University Ski – Snow club and many more...
As well as sporting clubs and societies
BPP University Students’ Association has
many activities that are focused on career
and networking skills, for example our
Commercial Awareness Society, Aspiring
Solicitors groups and Generation Success.
Student Publications Legal InCite and
Business Brief
BPP University has two student-run
publications, Legal InCite and Business Brief.
The publications are run entirely by students
at our Business and Law Schools. Each
contains topical articles about areas of legal
or business practice.
The publications are sent to 8500 students,
400 firms and chambers, 60 universities and
100 commercial partners.
If you’re an aspiring writer or editor, you can
submit your article or get involved in the
editorial production of these publications.
You can find out more about the events and
societies, student publications, discounts
and student representation positions online
at bppstudents.com - where you can also
watch student video tours of each study
centre too. Or for more information you can
also contact us via email engage@bpp.com

If you can’t find the one for you, then you can
even start your own society! We’ll help you
get it off the ground.
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Contacts and links

If you have any further questions that Useful links from other organisations
haven’t been covered in this guide, British Embassies and High Commissions
or would like to talk to BPP University, fco.gov.uk select
email internationaladmissions@bpp.com “UK Embassies worldwide”
or call +44 (0) 207 430 7065
UK Visa Information
Head Office gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-
BPP House, visas-and-immigration
Aldine Place
142-144 Uxbridge Road gov.uk/tier-4-general-visa/overview
London The British Council
W12 8AA, UK britishcouncil.org
Phone +44 (0) 20 8740 2222 UK Council for International Student Affairs
ukcisa.org.uk

VisitBritain (official UK travel guide)

visitbritain.com

National Rail Enquiries

nationalrail.co.uk

National Express (long-distance buses)

nationalexpress.com

International Student Calculator

international.studentcalculator.org.uk

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