Guides for international students.
Practical, step-by-step guides for moving abroad to study: visas, health cover, money, housing and your first week. Every guide links to the official sources, so you can check the current rules yourself.
Pre-departure guides
One guide is live so far. We'd rather publish a few guides we've checked properly than many we haven't.
Moving to Australia as a student: what to do before you land
Your enrolment, the Student visa (subclass 500), health cover, money, housing and a first-week checklist, in the order you'll need them, with links to the official sources.
Read the guideGuides we're working on
Not published yet. We'll add each one here once it's checked.
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Moving to the UK as a student
Student visa and eVisa basics, opening a bank account, and your first week in halls.
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Moving to Canada as a student
Study permit, proof of funds, your Social Insurance Number and your first weeks.
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Moving to the US as a student
F-1 visa, the SEVIS fee, what to carry at the border, and Social Security Number basics.
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Sending money abroad as a student
Bank transfers, money-transfer services and travel cards: how to compare fees and exchange rates.
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What to pack when you move countries for university
What students over-pack, under-pack, and should check about baggage and customs rules.
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