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Welcome to the UK: information for international students

Studying and living in a foreign country should be an exciting time. Here are the first things that you will want to do when you arrive.

1. Create your UKVI account to access your eVisa

Follow the instructions in your visa decision letter to create your UKVI account. You will need to provide a share code for your registration appointment.

How to create your immigration 'share code'

This video explains how to create a 'share code', which you can use to prove your immigration status and your right to work, rent, study, and qualify for certain benefits.

2. Register on your programme

You will have been provided with information on how to register for your programme. That information can be found on your joining instructions portal.

3. Open a bank account

One of the first things that you will want to do is open a bank account so you have a safe place to store your money and can receive funds from your friends and family abroad.

Open a bank account

4. Register with a doctor

It is important that you register with a doctor in case you have any health problems while you are in the UK. 

Register with a doctor

5. Download the Herts mobile app

You can find your way around campus by downloading the Herts mobile app, which has campus maps. You can search your classrooms so you know how to get there. 

Download app

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Student Immigration Team (Advice)

Student Immigration Team (Advice & Compliance)

Today 2pm - 3:30pm
Wednesday drop-in at DeHav
Ask Herts (Hutton Hub), College Lane