Studying in the UK can be a very different experience to what you are used to in your home country. In many cases you will be moving to another country which can be an exciting but daunting experience, particularly if the culture is unfamiliar to you.

Luckily you are not alone and there are many students at LIBT and on the Brunel University campus who have been through the very same experience. The staff at LIBT are also on hand to help you adjust to your new life in the UK.

If you are preparing to join us at LIBT, we look forward to your arrival and are certain that you have made the right decision. Don't forget that if you have friends or family who have been the UK and in particular London, take advantage of their experiences as they should be able to give you some advice.

When you are preparing to come to LIBT, the list below will help to ensure that you have all the information, make the correct arrangements and bring the right items with you.

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Finances

• Paid your tuition fee deposit.
• Paid your accommodation deposit of £250 (if you are living in on-campus accommodation).
• Arranged for enough cash to support yourself and any dependants for the first few days in the UK.
• Arranged for a bank reference (which might make opening a bank account easier when you arrive).

Visa

• Applied for your entry clearance (visa) to study in the UK which must be obtained in your home country.

Accommodation and Arrival in the UK

• Returned your signed acceptance form.
• Been in touch with the accommodation office to let them know when you are arriving.
• Booked flights to the UK.
• Informed yourself about how to get to the Brunel University campus/your off-campus accommodation.
• Arranged temporary accommodation if necessary.

Packing

• Packed several passport pictures (e.g. for student ID card, Oyster travel card, NUS card).
• Packed the following in your hand luggage to take along on the flight:

 - A valid passport

- Proof of admission to LIBT.

- Proof of sufficient funds to pay your tuition fees for yourself and dependants.

- Any other relevant original documents, especially academic transcripts.

- Entry clearance (visa) if required which must be obtained in your home country.

- Any required health or vaccanation certificates, such as tuberculosis.

Study Skills

Coming to study in the UK can be very different from what you are used to in your home country. The Prepare for Success website may be useful in helping you to prepare for academic life in the UK. There are some online activities that may also be able to help you improve your language.