Guides for International Students
Our International Student Guide provides practical pre-arrival and orientation information to help students coming from outside the UK prepare for their move to Cambridge. It includes guidance on living in the UK, a useful glossary of Cambridge terminology and information about University support services.
Our Finding Your Way to Cambridge Guide provides an overview of how to get to Cambridge from the main London airports usually used by students when travelling to the UK.
Our Opening a Bank Account Guide provides information on bank accounts in the UK and the process for opening an account in Cambridge.
Overseas Freshers' Events
Some overseas Alumni Groups host Freshers' Events in August and September, enabling new students to hear from alumni as well as current students in their country of residence about their experiences of Cambridge prior to starting their studies. These optional events are a great opportunity to meet other new students before the new academic year. Information on these events is usually available in the summer.
Student visa information
For students who require a student visa for their studies at Cambridge, the section on Responsibilities on a student visa includes information for when you first arrive in the UK and collecting your BRP after entry.