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UK students

Make sure your living or commuting arrangements are confirmed before term starts.

If your first week includes early starts, planning your route now can help you avoid delays.

Things to consider

• Contract start dates
• Travel routes and timings
• Parking or public transport arrangements
• What you’ll need to bring for the first week
• Any campus access changes that might affect your journey.

International students

If you’re travelling from outside the UK, make sure your accommodation and travel plans are confirmed well before the start of teaching.

Arriving prepared helps reduce stress and makes it easier to focus on re-enrolment and your first week of study.

What to do before you travel

• Confirm your accommodation booking and check your contract start date so you know when you can move in.
• Plan your journey to the UK, including flights, airport arrival, and onward travel to your accommodation.
• Check your visa and travel documents are valid for your arrival date.
• Review any instructions your accommodation provider has sent about check-in or key collection.

When you arrive in the UK

• Make sure you know how to travel from the airport to your accommodation (train, coach, taxi or pre-booked transport).
• Allow extra time when arriving on campus for the first time to find buildings and get your bearings.

Why this matters

Good planning helps your arrival go smoothly and makes your first days in the UK and on campus much easier.

Private accommodation

If you are not staying in halls, you can live in private rented accommodation that meets your requirements. View private accommodation options.