Arrival & Settling in International Students

Arriving

For students flying into the UK, information on how to get to Oxford from the major London airports can be found here

Collecting your BRP card

Students with a student visa need to collect their visa card (Biometric Residence Permit, abbreviated to BRP) if applicable, when they arrive in Oxford If you are due to receive an electronic visa rather than a physical card, instructions will be sent to you by the Academic Office on how to securely share the details of your visa with the college. You will not be able to enroll at Linacre until you have collected your card or shared an electronic copy of your visa with us

Employment: Overseas (i.e. non-UK) students are entitled to work in the UK subject to certain conditions. The maximum hours you can work during term-time are normally printed on your visa sticker or BRP. For most students holding a student visa this will be up to 20 hours a week during term time. You should seek permission from your supervisor or course director before taking employment.

Adjusting to Life in the UK

Coming to study in a different country is a major change to your life Remember that this is a huge transition and it may take time to adjust to life in a different culture Take opportunities to familiarise yourself with the culture here (reading papers, watching TV, talking to others). Spending time with someone from your same culture can also help you feel less isolated. You can meet people from your own country/region by signing up to one of the 200 plus student societies currently on offer at the University. Keeping in contact with your friends and family back home may help you feel more settled, but if you find that you feelings of isolation or anxiety persist, advice and help is available.