Student Arrival and University Admin
International students usually need to finish university admin very quickly after arrival. Do these steps in your first days.
Last updated: 10.05.2026
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1. Finish your university enrolment
If you do not finish university enrolment on time, it can affect your access to classes, money and sometimes your visa conditions. It is important to complete each step.
What to do: Use the UKCISA student advice pages to understand key enrolment and arrival steps for international students. Then log in to your university portal, complete online forms, upload documents and attend any in person checks they require.
What do you need: You need your university offers, passport, visa details and any documents that the university listed in their welcome information.
Outcomes: You will be fully enrolled, have your student card and be ready to start your course and access support services.
Lifehack: Keep all university emails in one folder so you do not miss small but important tasks during enrolment.
2. Request a student status letter
3. Learn how to protect your student status
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