Useful links

  • www.ukcisa.org.uk

    UK council for International Student Affairs (range of information and advice including immigration, employment, study and living in the UK)

  • www.prepareforsuccess.org.uk

    Website to help you prepare for academic life in the UK and improve your English language skills.

  • www.educationuk.org/scholarships

    Scholarship search and information on life and study in the UK from the British Council

  • www.support4learning.org.uk/money

    Website providing links to relevant information on careers, finance, education

  • www.citizensadvice.org.uk

    Advice on employment, tax, finance, housing and other issues

  • www.britishcouncil.org

    The British Council

  • www.nus.org.uk

    The National Union of Students (information on all aspects of student welfare, including housing, crime, health)

  • www.nationaldebtline.co.uk

    Confidential and independent advice on how to cope with problems with finances and debt

  • www.direct.gov.uk/studentfinance

    Student Finance England - The government's website with information about financial support for students in England

  • www.studentfinancewales.co.uk

    Student Finance Wales - The government's website with information about financial support for students in Wales

  • www.studentfinanceni.co.uk

    Student Finance Northern Ireland - The government's website with information about financial support for students in Northern Ireland

  • www.saas.gov.uk

    Student Awards Agency for Scotland - The government's website with information about financial support for students in Scotland

  • www.hmrc.gov.uk/students

    HM Revenue and Customs (information on employment, tax and National Insurance)

  • www.accommodationforstudents.com

    Information from students about accommodation, including area guides, statistics and property search

  • www.nasma.org.uk

    National Association of Student Money Advisers – search the database to find your nearest Student Money adviser

  • www.moneysupermarket.com

    Compare prices for different products like insurance or utilities to find the best deal

  • www.mysupermarket.com

    Find out about food costs and compare prices from different shops

  • www.tvlicensing.co.uk

    Information about the Television License. Explains what you need to pay and how

  • www.immobilise.com

    The UK National Property Register. You can register details of your property, which increases the chances that it can be recovered if it is stolen. Endorsed by the UK Police.

  • www.ucas.ac.uk

    UCAS manages applications to UK higher education courses

  • www.vouchercodes.co.uk

    Discounts and vouchers for top online and high-street shops