Arriving in the UK

UK Border Agency (Home Office)
Points Based System (PBS)

For information on studying in the UK please refer to the UKBA website. Should you have further questions then we ask that you email the International Office for advice or contact the applicable UK Embassy or British High Commission.

If you are from China, Bangladesh, India, Nigeria or Pakistan you may also contact one of the in-country University Offices.

Immigration and Passport Control

When you first enter the United Kingdom please make sure that you have the following with you

1. Passport & Student Visa
2. University Acceptance/Visa Letter
3. Accommodation Address Details in London
4. UK Currancy

In the unlikely event that there are problems or difficulties at this stage, and you need some urgent advice and help, please contact us on +44 (0)20 7133 3317. The office is open Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm GMT. 

Airport Welcome & Aiport Welcome Team

University Representatives will greet you on arrival at London's Heathrow and Gatwick Airports. Our representatives are based at Heathrow's T3, T4 and T5 and Gatwick's South Terminal Arrivals Hall.

The Airport Welcome Team will be at both these airports everyday on the following dates only:

Autumn Semester (September 2010) 2010/11: 

Dates to be confirmed

Spring Semester (February 2010) 2009/10: 

28th January 2010 (Heathrow T3 & T5 only)
29th January 2010 (Heathrow T3 & T5 only)

Time: 10am to 7pm

Our representatives will welcome you, help you with any problems, and advise you on the best method of reaching our Halls of Residence, your own accommodation and the University itself.

Arriving at other Airports or at other times

If you are arriving in London at another time than those dates listed above then we would strongly advise that you make your way to your accommodation first.

The nearest underground station to the University's North Campus is Holloway Road Station on the Piccadilly line and for the City Campus either Aldgate, Aldgate East, Tower Hill, Liverpool Street or Moorgate.

Arriving by Train

If you are travelling by Eurostar from Paris, Lille or Brussels, you will arrive at St. Pancras Railway Station. Take the underground or a taxi to reach your accommodation or the University.

Arriving by Boat

If you are arriving in the UK by boat, you will probably take the train from one of the ports to a mainline station in London. From these stations, take the underground and change as necessary to reach your accommodation or the University.

Arriving by Bus

If you arrive by bus or coach, then you will probably arrive at London Victoria Coach Station. This is a short walk from Victoria Underground Station.

Taxis

London is famous for its black taxis. Taxis are easy to find and will take you wherever you want to go. However, they can be expensive.

If you would like to book a mini-cab to collect you from the airport we suggest you use London Connections which is registered with the Public Carriage Office, and will give you a fixed quote for your journey.

Links to University Accommodation

Student Accommodation Bureau
University Halls of Residence

Useful Websites

Transport for London
London Underground, buses, maps and tickets

National Rail
Train timetables for overground trains

Heathrow Express
Train link from Heathrow Airport to Paddington Railway Station

Gatwick Express
Train link from Gatwick Airport to Victoria Railway Station

Eurostar
Channel Tunnel rail service connecting Paris and Brussels to London Waterloo