Pre-Arrival Information

Congratulations on receiving an offer to study at Liverpool Hope University!

Liverpool Hope has a wide range of degree options and it provides a great location to live and study with a top-flight academic team, a comprehensive student support service and the latest facilities. Hope has over 400 course combinations for our students to choose from. That means your Degree can be tailored exclusively to your individual needs, making it the most flexible way to study. Here is lots of advice on what you need to do after receiving an offer from Liverpool Hope University!

The UK Council for International Student Affairs (UKCISA) is the UK's national advisory body serving the interests of International Students and those who work with them. UKCISA has lots of useful advice for International Students preparing to begin their studies in the UK. Visit the UKCISA website for information on:

• Arriving and Living in the UK
• Immigration
• Finding Accommodation
• Financial Support
• Studying in the UK
• Working in the UK
• Staying Healthy
• General Student Support

Visa Regulations and Application Advice

For advice on completing your Visa Application, please go to the Top Tips for you Visa Application web page. Further information can be found on the UKBA and UKCISA websites.

Health and Insurance Advice

The UKCISA website contains lots of advice on looking after yourself, as well as practical information on how to obtain medical treatment.

Endsleigh, in association with UKCISA, has produced an insurance policy specifically designed for International Students. You should consider purchasing both Possessions Insurance, to protect belongings, and medical insurance to protect yourself. Both can be provided by Endsleigh.

If you are not entitled to treatment under the National Health Service, you should make sure you have adequate medical insurance to cover medical costs, if you fall ill, and also to cover the additional possible costs resulting from illness. These can be substantial, and include:

• Loss of fees if you are unable to complete your course
• Additional treatment and medical expenses not covered by the National Health Service
• Costs of returning home if a relative is taken ill
• Costs of a relative visiting you in the UK if you fall ill
• Returning to your home country for treatment

Even if you are entitled to free National Health Service treatment whilst in the UK, you should consider taking out insurance which covers the above additional costs.

Fees and Payments

For information about Fees and Payments, including deadlines and how to pay, please go to the Student Finance website. Additional information can be found on the UKCISA website.

Pre-Departure Guidance

In addition, you should print out the following information on the Pre-Depature Guidance web page to help you prepare for your visit to the UK. This web page contains important information about Visa and Entry Clearance, Accommodation, Travel Arrangements, Packing your Luggage, and Arrival at Immigration Control (including what documents you need to bring with you).

Other Useful Websites / Documents:  

UK Border Agency (UKBA) has lots of useful information about Studying in the UK.

Education UK this British Council website provides information, advice and guidance for international students coming to the UK.

The British Council is the UK's international cultural relations body.

Prepare for Success is an online resource comprising learning activities designed to enable international students to prepare for their studies in the UK.

The International Student Calculator is an online student lifestyle calculator designed to help international students to plan an manage their finances for study in the UK.

'Culture Shock' - UKCISA's guide on how to cope with being away from home and familiar surroundings.

Photos (clockwise from top left):

1. Visitors from Chennai, India (photo: Keith Paterson)

2. Filipino Students Visit Penny Lane (photo: Keith Paterson)

3. International Students in St Michael's Hall, Aigburth Park (photo: Nadia Iqbal) 

4. US Study Abroad Students, Arrivals Weekend at Hope Park (photo: Steve Hargraves)