Pre departure briefing presentation 2015

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April 15, 2023

Pre-departure Briefing 2015Mr Pete Ryan, Regional Office Manager

April 15, 2023

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Part 1. Before You Leave Your Country

2015/6 term dates

UK visas: your ‘CAS’ statement

International Student Deposit

Accommodation Guarantee Procedures

UEA Friends Scheme

Course Pre-Registration

What to bring to the UK

Part 2. Arriving in the UK Arrivals and UK Immigration

Travelling to the UK, Norwich and campus

Meet & Greet Service

Arriving for INTO Pre-sessional English courses

Part 3. Welcome to the University of East Anglia Orientation, Discovery and Registration Week

Working in the UK, Cost of Living & Money Saving Advice

UK Study Skills – what to read in advance

Culture Shock – how to prepare

Final to do list

Q&A session

UEA Pre-departure Briefing: contents

Qian ZhengYi, China, PhD Film Studies

Autumn Semester

21 September 2015 to 11 December 2015

(Christmas Break: 12 December 2015 to 10 January 2016)

Spring Semester

11 January 2016 to 29 April 2016

(Easter Break – 12 March 2016 to 10 April 2016)

Assessment / Examination Period

2 May 2016 to 10 June 2016

Norwich Business School – Summer Semester

16 June 2016 to 31 July 2016 (tbc) (August - Assessment period)

July - Congregation (Graduation) Ceremonies (dates tbc)

UEA Academic Year Term Dates 2015/6

1. Before you leave you country: important dates

Estee, Hong Kong, MBBS

Visas for the UK

• All non-EEA nationals planning to study in the UK for more than six months must apply for

‘entry clearance.’ A student visa for the UK is called a ‘Tier 4 visa’.

• Your Tier 4 visa is connected to the institution you are studying at. If you intend to study at

UEA, then your Tier 4 visa must be for UEA.

• Your passport will need to be valid for 6 months when you apply for your visa.

More Information on UK Visas

International Student Advisory Team’s visa support website:

www.uea.ac.uk/services/students/international/visasupport

Home Office Website: Tier 4 Policy Guidance:

https://www.gov.uk/tier-4-general-visa

2. Before you leave: visas

The CAS number is unique to each student and allows to the UKBA to access your information.

UEA can only show £1,000 paid towards your accommodation, even if you have paid more.

To obtain a UEA CAS, applicants need:

to meet any outstanding conditions of their UEA offer

to formally accept their offer via the online application portal

to pay the £2,000 International Student Deposit (PGT & PGR

students only).

applicants holding an offer of a place on a 12, 8, 6 or 4 week

INTO Pre-sessional course, who are applying for a joint CAS,

are required to pay a £2,000 deposit to INTO University of East

Anglia only.

2. Before you leave: obtaining your CAS

Jonathan, Brazil MSc Applied Ecology and Conservation

Maintenance/ Finance requirement

You must be able to show that you have enough money to pay your fees and fund yourself in the UK.

Any payments you have already made will be shown on your CAS statement.

You must be able to show:

you have one year’s tuition fees (or full tuition if less than one year)

living costs of £7,380 for Norwich, unless you are studying for less than 9 months

For all the requirements and how to apply for your visa, please visit our visa support pages:

www.uea.ac.uk/services/students/international/visasupport

2. Before you leave: your CAS

Capability Interviews

You may be asked to attend a 5 - 10 minute interview as part of your visa application, via video-

conferencing. The interview will be conducted in English. Please note that if you are asked to

interview but do not attend (and there is no reasonable explanation), your application will be refused.

The officer will question you about your reasons for studying in the UK – including questions about

your course, the university and Norwich, future plans. They could also ask you about your background

and immigration history; about your previous education; why you wish to study in the UK, and/or

about your financial circumstances.

2. Before you leave: visas

International Student Deposit Deadline (PGT & PGR)

Postgraduate taught applicants: 31st July 2015

Postgraduate research applicants: 3 months prior to the start of the course (for

courses starting on or after 1 April 2016).

There is no deposit required from undergraduate applicants

After payment of the International Student deposit you can expect:

• a confirmed place on your chosen course (subject to meeting conditions)

• a confirmed room in residential accommodation (subject to terms & conditions)

• release of your Certificate of Acceptance of Studies (CAS), needed to obtain

a student visa, if applicable.

Applicants can pay the International Student deposit via UniPay, Direct Bank

Transfer or by Credit Card over the telephone to the UEA Cashier’s Office

(+44 1603 592687).

2. Before you leave: Paying your deposit

Emmanuela, NigeriaLLB Law

New Health Surcharge

Applies to all Tier 4 applications made 6th April onwards• Non-EEA nationals• Studying for more than 6 months• Includes applications to extend stay in UK (but not returning students on their original visa)

Payment:• Based on maximum period of stay• £150 per year for students• Pro-rata for part years

Application:• Must be made prior to Visa application• Generally paid online via credit card

Refunds:• Visa refusals – full refund• Decision not to travel – no refund• Return home early – no refund• No illness / use of NHS services – no refund

2. Before you leave: health surcharge

New BRP system

• 30 day vignette with letter

• UEA will distribute BRP card (Sept 15)

• Must collect within 10 days

Completing the Visa Application

When completing their visa application, students are asked to complete their “Date of Planned

Arrival in the UK” (question 17 in the Travel Information section). This is then used as the start

date of the 30 day travel vignette, and the earliest date that they will be allowed to enter the

UK. It is therefore recommended that a date 10-14 days prior to the course start date is used,

to allow students to arrive in the UK, get settled and register on time.

2. Before you leave: BRP card

Accommodation Diary 2015/6

April 2015: Applications Invited. Students with any type of

offer (unconditional or conditional, firm or insurance) are prompted

to apply online.

31 July 2015: Guarantee deadline for postgraduate (taught &

research) and undergraduate students. UEA will continue to

accept applications for accommodation after this time, but late

applicants will not be guaranteed a room.

August to September 2015: Main Allocation Period. During this

time, the Accommodation Office will notify applicants by email with

an accommodation offer. You must respond to this accommodation offer within three days!

3. Before you leave: accommodation

Harlen, Mexico, MSc Marketing

Norwich Single En-suite Premium Accommodation - £5,011.44 (£131.88 per week)

Two Bedroom Unit - £4,471.46 per room (£117.67 per week, per person)

Standard Single/ Standard Twin (sharing) - £3,907.54 (£102.83 per week)

Crome Court: Modern, Eco-friendly, en-suite Campus - £143.08 per week

UEA Friends Scheme

A very popular ‘buddy scheme’ to help new international students adjust to life and study in the UK.

A current British student will be your UEA buddy for the first ‘6 weeks’.

More information online at: www.uea.ac.uk/services/students/international/ueafriends

4. Before you leave: UEA buddy scheme

Course Pre-Registration

Complete you pre-registration at home:-

25 days before the start of your course or when you are accepted, you will

receive an email from the University with a link asking you to complete the

pre-arrival registration task.

Click on the first part of the link to complete the first part of the registration.

The link will be valid for 45 days from the receipt of the email.

5. Before you leave: Pre-Registration

Amay, India BSc Economics

Essential Information for New International

Students Guide 2015, issued by the Dean of

Student International Advisory Team available at

www.uea.ac.uk/services/students/international/arrivals

On arrival at UEA all international students will

receive a International Student Handbook and

specific course information.

6. Before you leave: Pre-departure Guide 2015

Items to bring:Previous study transcripts/certificates

Alarm clock

Essential toiletries

Medication

Laptop

Photos/ personal items for your room

Items to buy in the UK:Pillow and bedding

Pans and other kitchen items

Cutlery, cups, plates and bowls

Extra clothes

Electric applicants, such as iron or

hair dryer.

7. Before you leave: what to bring to the UK

Plan your journey and book as soon as possible, although not before your place is confirmed

Travel with others going to UEA if you can

Investigate appropriate travel insurance before leaving your home country

Public transport is easy and economical, but can be difficult with lots of luggage

Part 2. Arriving in the UK

Travel Plans

All passengers arriving at a UK airport or port of entry must be checked at Immigration Control. It is

important you have all your required documents for entry to the UK. Non-EEA nationals will need to

provide:

UK Border Controls

8. Arriving: UK immigration

a copy of their CAS statement from UEA

all the documents (or copies) you used to apply for your visa, including bank statements

a valid passport or travel document

a valid visa

Very few students have problems at immigration, however if you do have problems contact the International Student Advisory Team on 01603 592761

Examples of questions a UK Immigration Officer may ask students on arrival into the UK

Why do you want to study in the UK?

What are the benefits of studying in the UK compared to your home country or USA/Canada?/Australia?

Which other college or university you have considered?

Where is the college/university?

Do you know roughly how large the college/university is?

What is the relevance of the course to your future career path?

What qualification will you receive?

How is your chosen course assessed?

Does this course offer any professional recognition?

Are you planning to stay in the UK on completion to study for a higher award?

What facilities are you expecting at the college/university?

Do you need a meet and greet service?

UK Border Controls

8. Arriving: UK immigration

International Student Arrival days – Meet and Greet Service

Wednesday 16 and Thursday 17 September 2015 (11 January 2015 for MBA)

Designated days for new international students to arrive

Accommodation Desk: collect your room key and finding your room

Welcome from the International Student Advisory Team

Visa Scanning & Police Registration Desk.

Orientation programme and programme of events

UEA Meet and Greet Service (only on 16 and 17 September 2014)

UEA coaches collect students from London Heathrow and

Norwich International Airport.

UEA staff at Norwich Train Station to help with taxis and local buses

For more information about the Meet and Greet Service including times and costs and how to book,

please visit www.uea.ac.uk/services/students/international

9. Arriving: travelling to Norwich

The closest airport to the University is Norwich International Airport.

KLM via Amsterdam (Schiphol Airport)

3 to 4 flights to Norwich from Amsterdam daily

queues are short and immigration officers friendly

20 minutes by taxi to the University

From London Airports: Heathrow, Gatwick or Stansted airports:

National Express coach runs directly to UEA every 2 hours www.nationalexpress.com

Train from London Liverpool Street Station to Norwich every 30 minutes. The subway to

Liverpool Street is very difficult to manage with a suitcase . We recommend the train to London

from Heathrow or Gatwick airports, then take a taxi to Liverpool Street Station.

Travelling to Norwich

From Norwich Train Station

bus 26 travels to the University and costs about £2.50

a taxi from the train station will cost approximately £7 (ABC)

From Norwich Airport

A taxi from Norwich Airport will cost approximately £9 (ABC)

Taxis are usually available from the city. Black cabs wait at taxi ranks and do

not need to be booked. You can also call to pre-book a taxi from one of the

many taxi companies in Norwich.

UEA generally uses student friendly company ABC taxis

+44 (0)1603 666333 www.abctaxisnorwich.co.uk

Assel, Kazakhstan BSc Economics

Part 3: Welcome to University of East

Anglia

Make sure that you complete and return your completed Arrivals Form and email a passport sized

photo (in JPEG format) to Mr Bob Parsons bob.parsons@uea.ac.uk.

Arrange to arrive on the Saturday or Sunday before your start date. Your accommodation license

starts from the Saturday before your course start date. If you flight arrives earlier, please arrange to

stay in a hotel for the extra nights. Please email Mr Bob Parsons for local hotel information:

bob.parsons@uea.ac.uk.

For the 12 week Pre-sessional English Course you are allowed to arrive up to one week late. There is no late arrival allowed for the 8, 6 and 4 week courses. Students who have not arrived on time will be reported to UKVI.

INTO UEA Norwich Arrival Procedures

The INTO centre is open 24 hours a day/7 days a week so there will always be

someone there when you arrive.

Pay your full fees to INTO prior to your arrival. This will enable you to register without delay and to

confirm your INTO accommodation (if appropriate).

INTO induction programme will take place during first two days of the course and will include student

services and health and safety presentations. Ms Ros Boote is the Pre-sessional English

Programme Manager.

INTO Emergency Number: +44 (0)1603 592977

Orientation and Discovery Week

International Student Support Services

Visa renewals, Employment, Financial Issues, Welfare matters,

Immigration.

Health Services

Medical Registration, Services you are entitled to, Dental services,

What to do if you feel unwell

Living in the UK

How to adjust to living and studying in the UK, Culture shock,

Working and volunteering, how to stay safe.

Library and IT Services

Introduction to library services and systems,

Briefing on developing your academic skills and how to

become an effective learner

Laura, Lithuania BA Film and TV Studies

10. Welcome to UEA: orientation & induction

Student Union Freshers’ Week

International welcome reception

Societies and Sports Fair

Guided tours of the campus

Sightseeing tours of Norwich

International Quiz and Karaoke

Meeting for organised dinners

Coffee mornings

UEA Friends party

and much, much more …. Find out more

about the Student Union Freshers Week

on their website www.ueastudent.com

Student Registration

You will be required to bring the following documentation

on your first day to allow you to register:

Passport and Visa/identity card

Visa (with sponsor licence number XNU1 YRCC2)

IELTS or other relevant evidence of English

proficiency (original)

All payment receipts or fees if not already paid

Academic Transcripts (original)

Academic Certificates (original)

Course confirmation letter

Up-to-date address from your home country and next

of kin details

Contact details for your residence in the UK,

including a UK mobile telephone number

Opening a Bank Account

If you are studying in the UK for longer than 6 months, you will be able to open a bank account in the UK. Family can easily wire money to your account. If you choose to work, you must have a UK account to be paid.

Please note that it can take up to 2 weeks to open an account, so you should bring a small amount of cash to cover any immediate costs.

Consider bringing travellers cheques and/or carry a cash card or credit card with you.

Do not carry large amounts of cash with you or keep large amounts of cash in your room.

Elena, Greece BA English Literature

Working during study

You should not rely on the money you might earn to help fund you whilst you are in the UK!

Those with visas for longer than 6 months are usually allowed to work up to 20hrs a week during

term time and 40 hours per week during vacations (spouse may work full time). Pre- university

level students studying at INTO are allowed to work up to 10 hours per week.

The Employability Student Job Shop on campus advertises for paid, voluntary,

part-time, campus, casual and vacation work.

10.Welcome to UEA: working in the UK

Cost of Living

The UK Border Agency recommends students should allow

approximately £820 per month outside of London. This

includes single en-suite accommodation, food, books,

transportation and social life. Actual costs will vary

depending on individual circumstances.

To help with this the International Student Calculator is a

useful tool: www.studentcalculator.org.uk/international

Elizaveta, Russia, BSc Business, Finance and Economics and

10. Welcome to UEA: cost of living

Food: students usually pay around £25-50 per week on food and £5-10 per week on cosmetics.

UK Student Average Weekly Expenditure

Travel: An annual bus pass costs £210. A return train ticket to London costs on average between £20 - £50.

Entertainment: £20 -£50 per week.

Study Items: books, stationary, photocopying: around £200 per year.

Helpful money saving websites for students

www.studentbeans.com

www.milkround.com

www.moneysavingstudent.com

www.moneyexpertise.co.uk/StudentFinanceCategory

Gabbyta, Indonesia, BSc Business, Finance and Economics

www.studentbeans.com

UK Academic System It may take some time for you to adjust to studying in the UK. Academic culture and

expectations vary according to the subject, the level of study and the type of institution.

General trends:-

Students often work independently, studying on their own for

significant periods of time.

Students are expected to develop critical judgement, which

means an ability to asses whether an argument is coherent

and well supported by evidence.

Learning large amounts of factual data is important in some subject areas, but in many cases a critical approach is considered more important.

In the UK it is rare to receive a mark above 80%, A mark of between 60-70% is considered good, and a mark between 70% -80% considered excellent.

Plagiarism is regarded as a serious academic offense. www.uea.ac.uk/plagiarism

UKCISA have many useful resources for preparing for UK study.

www.ukcisa.org.uk/student/info_sheets/study_methods.php

10. Welcome to UEA: Study Skills

Abbas, Pakistan, Actuarial Sciences

Prepare for Success: www.prepareforsuccess.org.uk

Preparing for culture shock

Experiencing culture shock is quite normal and can effect you whatever culture

you come from. It is usually unavoidable and not a sign that you have made a

mistake or that you won’t manage.

10. Welcome to UEA: culture shock?

Climate: many students find the climate affecting them, especially in winter months

Food: British food may be strange. Try not to rely on fast food – learn how to cook a

few home dishes

Language – tiring communicating in a different language

Social roles - social behaviours may confuse, surprise or offend you.

Rules of behaviour – Unspoken rules may be disorientating

UKCISA (UK Council for International Student Affairs) has many useful resources on international students and culture

shock: http://www.ukcisa.org.uk/student/info_sheets/culture_shock.php

http://www.ukcisa.org.uk/

A recommended book to read if you would like to find out more on the British people and culture . .

Watching the EnglishThe Hidden Rules of English Behaviour

Kate Fox

Prepare for the variable British climate !

Further information and weather forecasts online: www.metoffice.gov.uk

10. Welcome to UEA: the weather

Accept your UEA offer online

Pay your £2,000 international student deposit to hold your place

Apply/ arrange your accommodation

Meet any outstanding conditions of your offer (remember to send us your

references, final transcripts, degree certificate and your latest TOEFL/IELTS

Obtain your CAS and apply for your student visa

Research and arrange your travel to the UK

Get appropriate travel insurance

Research British culture

Pack your bags

Photocopy important travel documents

11. Pre-departure Checklist

Ms Tracey HearnInternational Officer (Japan)

tracey.hearn@uea.ac.uk

+44 (0)1603 592110

UEA Switchboard+44 (0)1603 456161

UEA International Officeintl.office@uea.ac.uk

Dean of Students & Visa queries isat@uea.ac.uk

Accommodation Officeaccom@uea.ac.uk

INTO-UEA Pre-sessional intopre-sessional@uea.ac.uk

INTO UEA Emergency number+44 (0)7850 930 394

Out of office hours for emergency use only

Emergency NumbersAll emergency services in the UK (Police, Fire Brigade or Ambulance Service) 999

Immigration Advisory Service +44 (0)207 967 1200www.iasuk.org If you have problems at Immigration Control, please call this number for free advice.

Taxis in NorwichABC Taxis +44(0) 1603 666 333Canary Taxis +44 (0)1603 414243

12. Important Telephone Numbers and Contacts

Ms Serena Okawa, Japanese Student Ambassador

japanesestudents@uea.ac.uk

UEA Student Ambassadors

www.uea.ac.uk/international/ambassadors

12. Important Contacts

Japanese Students : University of East Anglia (UEA)

Important Contactswww.uea.jp

Visa informationwww.ukvisa.gov.uk

UKBAwww.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/studyingintheuk

British Council – studying in the UK www.educationuk.orgwww.britishcouncil.org

UKCISA advice for International Studentswww.ukcisa.org.uk/student

UK weather www.bbc.co.uk/weather/ukeather

International Student Calculator www.studentcalculator.org/international

National Health Service

www.nhs.ukwww.nhsdirect.nhs.uk

Transport for London (underground/tube, buses etc.)www.tfl.gov.uk

12. Important Websites

Amilin, Brunei BSc Business Management

April 15, 2023

Pete RyanRegional Office Manager

Pete.ryan@uea.ac.uk+60149613427