Before you leave...

Before you leave your home country to study as an international student at The University of Nottingham, there are a number of things you must ensure you have done:

• formally notified the University that you have accepted your place
• made your advance tuition fee payment if required
• made accommodation arrangements
• confirmed financial arrangements to cover tuition and living costs
• applied for your visa
• booked a place on the Welcome Programme
• booked a place on the coach pick-up service
• had any relevant travel vaccinations

Carry in your hand luggage...

On your departure from your home country to the UK, please ensure you have these items in your hand luggage:

• passport and visa
• flight tickets and any other travel documents
• University documents
• cash or travellers cheques or debit / credit cards
• evidence of financial support for fees and maintenance
• evidence of TB screening if this was required as part of your visa process
• travel insurance
• six passport-sized photos for registration with different services
• accommodation details
• Welcome Programme and Coach Pick-up reservation (if applicable)
• some warm clothes