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Miwa Uno Vlog

Miwa Uno, an International Student at UEA give us some useful tips on living and studying in the UK

Introduction

Wherever you have travelled from, whether Europe or further away, we would like to wish you a warm welcome to the UEA.

We know there is a lot to think about when travelling to study in a new country and we hope to make your arrival as easy as possible.

The International Students Advisory Team (ISAT)

ISAT is your dedicated team to support you and all international students studying at UEA, to help you overcome any challenges and to make the most of your time in the UK. If you have questions about your visa, arriving to UEA, or about living in Norwich, email them at isat@uea.ac.uk.

You and also get more information by visiting the International Students section of the UEA portal.

Important Dates

Forthcoming registration and orientation events:

  • Monday 07 January 2019 - for all new PGR students with an official registration date of 01 January 2019
  • EU (European Union), EEA (European Economic Area), Overseas and British students born outside the UK arriving during week commencing 02 January 2019 are encouraged to visit the Student Visa Compliance Team in the Admissions Office in Lawrence Stenhouse Building (LSB) 1.120 to have visas and passports checked.

More information about your registration, orientation and induction programme will be published on your Graduate School page.

Pre-departure guide

UEA Student Services produce a brilliant brochure specially created for international students – packed with everything you need to know. You should download and read from cover to cover today.

  1. Make Sure You Are Ready for Travelling to the UK

    • Get your travel documents and visa (if required)
    • Prepare any medicine or document for the doctor in the UK
    • Get your vaccinations - It is strongly recommended that you have had:
      • 2 x MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) vaccinations
      • A single Meningitis C vaccination
      • Meningitis A, C, W & Y vaccinations
    • Arrange your finances and how you will pay and transfer money to the UK
    • Finalise your accommodation and travel

    Your Pre-Departure Guide will help you with visas and immigration, healthcare in the UK, opening a bank account, arriving in the UK, arriving at UEA, staying safe and more.

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The International Student Handbook

  1. Download the International Student Handbook guide from the Welcome to UEA app

    • From arriving to UEA to graduating, find the helpful information and resources
    • Essential information to help you settle in e.g. opening a bank account, bus and travel information, where to buy essential items and much more
    • Find the International Orientation Programme with events, information and more
    • Connect to other new international students at UEA
    • Have the important arrival information for UEA

    Download the app now