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Student Accommodation in the UK
Where do you live when studying abroad? Do universities in the UK offer student housing? How much does student accommodation cost? Did you know that as an international student, you are guaranteed on-campus accommodation for the first or all your years studying at most of our UK universities? You will need to apply by the housing application deadline, and of course the best student accommodation in the UK goes first - so that is a good reason to apply early! There are several different student accommodations, price levels and facilities to choose from!
Most students choose to live on campus in their first year. This is social and a fantastic way to get to know students from all over the world! After that, most students choose to move into privately rented accommodation with their new friends. We recommend everyone to live in university accommodation in their first year, as it is a great way to get to know other students (and not just those on your degree).
Learn more about the different options, on-campus accommodation, how to arrange private accommodation and everything you need before applying for student accommodation in the UK via this webinar!
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Visa for European Students who want to study in the UK
Do you want to study in the UK and are wondering if you need a visa? Maybe you have applied to British universities already, or are considering applying to university in London or elsewhere in the UK, but would like to know more about the UK student visa for European students? This webinar recording is about the UK Student Visa for students who will be starting their studies at a British university and are from European countries. We cover everything regarding the CAS, the application process, cost and other practicalities worth thinking about when applying for a student visa.
Did you know that all non-UK students need a visa to study in the UK? How much does a student visa cost? Is it difficult to get a student visa if you want to study in England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland? For most European students in the UK, a student visa is now a fact.
After the UK left the EU, student visas have now become a reality for the vast majority of international students. It is therefore important to familiarise yourself with this process as early as possible, so that you are well prepared when the time comes to submit an application for a student visa. In this webinar recording, we will go through useful information about student visas, when to apply, what you need for the application, costs, and other tips and tricks that can make the process easier. This webinar is suitable for those who have already applied, those who have accepted an offer, but also those who are considering studies in the UK and want to know more about the visa process.
We have the information and tools most people need to be able to go through the visa process without the need for individual follow-up/advice beyond the general information and guide from us. Remember that Across the Pond cannot provide individual advice on your visa application, only certified immigration staff can. In this webinar recording, you will learn about a number of important points that are good to be aware of when you familiarise yourself with the visa process.
I am really glad I choose this course
I am on my third and final year currently studying BSc (Hons) Forensic Science with Criminology. I decided to go for this course because I really enjoyed both the forensic science part and the criminology part from what I had heard and read other places. I also have to say that I am really glad I choose this course not only because it is an amazing degree and you learn so much that you never even knew about. It also made me gain friends that I will have for the rest if my life. You will never forget the people you got to know during your university years and it will be an experience that you will never forget. It also makes you go out of your comfort zone a little bit, a new country and new people to get to know which have been so much fun.
I actually applied for the university through Across the Pond, which honestly was a great experience. I don’t think I ever have had that much help ever. They are so welcoming and helpful in every way possible. They make sure that they find something that you will enjoy and that is within your reach. It is possible for anyone to apply when getting help from Across the Pond. I always recommend it to anyone who wants to study abroad.
I always wanted to study in the UK in general and it seemed like a great opportunity when doing a bachelor or any other degree that you might want to get. I chose University of South Wales in Treforest because it was a small and cosy town, not to busy and if you want there is a possiblity to go into cardiff with just a short trainride of 23 minutes. You kind of have the best of both worlds. It was also the only university that had the course I wanted to study so it was perfect. Trains and buses are easy to figure out and you can pretty much go wherever cause the distance between places arent that far. I study at Glyntaff Campus where you have the bio, chemistry, forensic science and criminology courses, and it has 3 buildings on that campus where you might have lectures. The campus consists of two parts, upper and lower Glytaff. The upper part is a little bit more old school, it has a crime scene house, laboratories and a little café. The lower part is where it is a little bit newer, and it has a cafeteria and other classrooms.
Then there is the accommodations. When you first try to figure out the accommodation it is said that it is best to live at the student accommodations your first year and then the second year students move into houses that is close to the campus. I was very happy with living at the student accommodation cause that is where you meet a lot of new people and it is an experience in itself. I am glad that I did move into a house in my second year at university because it is a little bit more your own. I moved in with a friend of mine from Norway and two other girls that I lived with during my first year who are from England.
The student life is pretty much the same it is just in a different country and a lot of new and fun places to visit. A lot of partying the first year which was a lot of fun and you get a totally new experience.
In my spare time I study a lot, but we as a house also do a lot of stuff. We do a pub quiz evey Wednesday night which I really fun and you get to do something other than studying. I also go into Cardiff to go to a café or just make a day of it and go to dinner or take a picnic day in the gardens in Cardiff. There is so much to see and great places to hang out. I also like to go into Pontypridd where they have an arcade where they have a market full of stores that you can go into and they also have bookstores and bakeries in the arcade. Then there is also a big park where you can go, and there is usually a lot of cute dogs that usually wants to say hi.
My first language is originally Norwegian, but I feel like the transition was pretty good except for some new phrases that I did not understand at first. There might be times where it can go a little bit too fast but other than that it was a pretty easy transition.
- Hedda Marie
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Digital meeting with a Student Advisor
Book an online session with an advisor with Across the Pond to learn more about studying in the UK!
- Make sure you book the meeting at least 2 days ahead of time
- If you want to talk over Skype, make sure your Skype is working as it should and that you have connected with your advisor before the meeting starts to avoid losing valuable meeting time
- If you do not use Skype and prefer to talk over for instance Teams, just type that into the "Skype-ID" field and we´ll arrange to send you a meeting link via Teams (you do not need a Microsoft Teams user)
