Practical, honest guides for international students arriving in the UK.
BRP cards expired on 31 December 2024. In 2026, your UK immigration status is fully digital. Here is how to access your eVisa, generate share codes, and prove your right to work or rent.
When to apply, which documents you need, how much it costs (£558 + £776 IHS = £1,334 total), and how to avoid the most common mistakes that cause refusals. No immigration agent required.
Current UK minimum wage rates, how many hours you can legally work on a Student visa, and how much you can earn per week during term time and holidays.
1/3 off every train journey across Great Britain. International students qualify even if you are over 25. Digital vs physical, peak restrictions, and how much you actually save.
Your UK visa is now digital. How to create your UKVI account, access your eVisa, generate a share code for landlords and employers, and what to do if you lose access.
Everything international students need to know about the NHS — how to register with a GP, use NHS 111, find an NHS dentist, access mental health support, and what your IHS covers.
Best platforms, job types, CV tips and interview advice for international students. Hospitality, retail, campus jobs and delivery — with the 20-hour weekly rule explained.
Every discount card, platform and saving available to international students in the UK. TOTUM, UNiDAYS, Student Beans, 16-25 Railcard, Amazon Prime Student and more.
Most international students who work part-time in the UK are owed a tax refund. Here is exactly how to claim it from HMRC — even after you leave the UK.
20-hour weekly limit explained, minimum wage rates, how to get a National Insurance number, finding student jobs, zero-hours contracts and tax basics.
Real monthly cost breakdown for London, Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds, Edinburgh, Bristol, Nottingham and Sheffield. 8 cities compared.
Full-time students are 100% exempt from Council Tax — but you must claim it yourself. 15-minute guide to getting your certificate and notifying your council.
Who qualifies, what you can do, what it costs and how to apply. Plus: the reduction to 18 months from January 2027 explained.
Get 30% off all TfL travel with the 18+ Student Oyster photo card. Step-by-step guide, zones explained, top-up tips and common mistakes to avoid.
Apply online in 20 minutes — what it is, when to apply, what you need, and whether you can start work before it arrives.
Compare Monzo, Wise, Revolut and Starling. Open in 10 minutes with just your passport — no UK address needed.
Compare Amber Student, university halls, Unite Students, SpareRoom and Rightmove. City price guide, scam checklist, and exactly when to start looking.
Everything you need to do in your first week in the UK. BRP collection, bank account, NHS registration, council tax exemption and more — with deadlines.
Compare Wise, Remitly, WorldRemit and Sendwave — fees, speed and exchange rates. Find the cheapest way to send money home without your bank eating your savings.
Compare giffgaff, Lebara and Saily — the top SIM cards for students arriving in the UK. Find out which one suits your needs and how to get it before you land.