Welcome ToAnglia Ruskin University

Your

Pre-Departure

Guide2014/15

Student ServicesInternational Student Advice

Welcome to Anglia Ruskin,

We are delighted that you have chosen to study at our University.

To help you plan for your arrival specialist staff have produced this guide. It’s full of useful informationwhich will answer many of the questions you may have so please do take the time to read it carefully.

You will find information on how to reserve your place on our free two day International Orientation Programme, register and pay your fees, apply for your visa (if you need one), book accommodation and travel to our campuses.

A final set of pre-arrival information will be posted on www.anglia.ac.uk/internationalarrivals at least 6 weeks before you commence your studies. If you need specific or personal advice send us an e-mail, visit us or telephone at any time during office hours Monday - Friday 09:00-17:00. E-mail: internationalarrivals@anglia.ac.uk

The International Student Advice Service, pictured below, and all the staff at Anglia Ruskin University look forward to welcoming you.

Caroline ShanahanHead International Student Advice Service

Welcome

From left to right:Amandine Croison, International Student Adviser, Cambridge.

Caroline Shanahan, Head of InternationalStudent Advice Service, Cambridge.

Greg Scott, International Student Adviser, Cambridge.

From left to right:Evis Bakiri, International Student Adviser, Chelmsford.

Shauna Madhavan, International Student Adviser, Chelmsford.

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Section 1: Planning your arrival 2 1.1 Admissions 2 1.2 International Orientation & Welcome 4 1.3 Our academic calendar 5 1.4 Cost of Living 6 1.5 English Language and Study Sills preparation 8 1.6 Visas and Immigration 8

Section 2: Enrolment and paying your fees to Anglia Ruskin 12 2.1 On line enrolment (registration) 12 2.2 Paying your tuition fees: students from countries outside the EU 13 2.3 Methods of payment 14 2.4 Paying your tuition fees: students from EU countries 16 2.5 Study abroad/Visiting Undergraduate students 17

Section 3: Finding accommodation 18 3.1 Our University accommodation 18 3.2 Applying for University Accommodation 19 3.3 Private sector accommodation (non-University) 21

Section 4: Arriving in the UK 22 4.1 Passing through immigration 22 4.2 Customs Control 23

Section 5: Organising your travel to your campus 24 5.1 Heathrow airport pick up 24 5.2 Using public transport 25 5.3 Travelling to Cambridge 26 5.4 Travelling to Chelmsford 28 5.5 Travelling to Peterborough 29

Section 6: Life in the UK 30 6.1 Registering with the Police 30 6.2 Opening a UK bank account 31 6.3 General Health Advice 31 6.4 Using the National Health Service 32

Section 7: Your studies/Academic Life 34 7.1 How your course is organised 34 7.2 Support for students 35

Useful Contacts 36

Checklist 37

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Admissions - next steps1.1Before your place at Anglia Ruskin is confirmed you must make sure that you meet all the conditions of your offer and have informed your Admissions Officer. Only students that have firmly accepted an unconditional offer or, in the case of international students needing a Tier 4 visa, have received a CAS will be able to complete their enrolment. The contact details of your Admissions Officer can be found on your offer letter. If your contact details change (address, telephone and most importantly e-mail) please make sure that you let them know.

International Orientation Programme & Welcome

Before teaching starts, all new students will take part in an Orientation and Welcome programme. This is designed to help you familiarise yourself with your new environment, get to know your University, complete all the necessary initial administrative procedures and meet people and make new friends. You should make your travel arrangements so that you can arrive in time to attend these important events. The first planned activity for most international students will be the International Orientation programme organised by the staff in Student Services.

The aim of the International Orientation Programme and all our Welcome activities is to include all the essential elements you need to make a successful start to your new life at our University. You will receive information on:

• Your course and University procedures: Information about your course and your timetable Our academic system and advice on study techniques University Rules and Regulations

• Services for students at our University: Library and IT services English language assessment and language/study skills support Sport, health and welfare Our Chaplaincy and links to local faith communities

• Practical advice: Opening a UK bank account Insurance and medical care in the UK Food and shopping Travel and transport Finding a part time job and working entitlements Immigration rules

• Social facilities and events: Meeting tutors and other students Local entertainment Students’ Union clubs and societies

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International Orientation Programme dates (Cambridge & Chelmsford):

September 2014: 18 September 2014

The exact start time will be confirmed in our Pre-Arrival information uploaded onto www.anglia.ac.uk/internationalarrivals before you arrive.

Erasmus, Study Abroad, Visiting, Exchange and Science Without Borders students18 September 2014 for both the Cambridge and Chelmsford campuses. The exact start time will be e-mailed to you by our Study Abroad Adviser.

January 2015: Thursday 29 January 2015.

How do I reserve my place on the International Orientation Programme?You MUST reserve a place on the International Orientation Programme in advance. You can book your place on-line at www.anglia.ac.uk/internationalarrivals. You will receive a confirmation of your booking automatically by e-mail.

ACTION: To ensure that you can attend the International Orientation Programme and use our Heathrow airport pick up service to arrange your travel so that you arrive at our University on 17th September 2014. Students starting in January 2015 should arrive on 28 January 2015.

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Academic year 2014-15 semester dates:

Semester 1Orientation programme for new students: Thursday 18 Sept 2014Welcome Week: Monday 22 Sept - Friday 26 SeptTeaching weeks: Monday 29 Sept - Friday 19 DecChristmas vacation: Saturday 20 Dec - Friday 2 January 2015Semester 1 examinations: Tuesday 6 Jan 2015 – Monday 12 Jan 2015

Semester 2Orientation programme for new students: Thursday 29 January 2015Teaching weeks: Monday 2 February - Friday 11 AprilEaster vacation: Saturday 28 March - Sunday 12 AprilTeaching recommences: Monday 13 April - Friday 8 MaySemester 2 examinations: Monday 18 May - Friday 29 May

Academic year ends Friday 26 June for courses starting in September however please note that resits will take place Monday 13 July - Friday 24th July 2015

Students studying courses on a trimester basis (some postgraduate and 2 year fast track undergraduate courses) will follow a different academic calendar which will involve teaching over the summer holidays, 1st June 2015 – 7 August 2015. Christmas and Easter holidays remain the same. Please check your offer letter for information and make sure that you do not book any return flights during the teaching and assessment periods.

Research Degree students should check their offer letter for arrival dates.

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1.4In comparison to some countries the UK appears to be an expensive place to live. However if you plan sensibly and keep to a budget, you should find it affordable to live and study in the UK. To help you plan ahead for your time in the UK you might like to use the International Student Calculator www.studentcalculator.org.uk/international. This on-line tool will help you to build a lifestyle budget by week, month or year, obtain information on banking and insurance as well as guidance on the costs of living and top tips and case studies from other students.

We have also put together an example budget. This shows the minimum funds you would need for one academic year. Don’t forget that your own budget should reflect your own priorities. You may wish to spend a little more on books and a little less on clothes, for example!

Example Budget Average costs per 40 week academic year (Sept - June)

Accommodation £4500Food £1500Clothing £350Books and stationery £250Personal (toiletries, laundry, etc) £500Telephone £250Socialising £400Travel (within the UK) £300Miscellaneous £400

Total £8450Approximate monthly £845

Other factors to consider:• Some courses include field trips, where all or part of the cost must be met by the student.

• Postgraduate students who are studying for the full calendar year will need to budget for the extra months they spend at our University.

• Postgraduate students may also require extra funds for research and presentation of their thesis.

• Tier 4 visa students are usually permitted to work up to 20 hours per week in term time however you should not rely on finding a job to fund your studies as well paid part-time work can be a difficult to find.

• You may need to extend your student ‘visa’ at some point while studying in the UK. At present, this will cost £422 for a postal application.

• Health Insurance: If you are studying a course that is shorter than six months, and you are not from an EU country or one with a reciprocal health care arrangement, you will not receive free health care and so should take out medical insurance before you leave home.

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1.4.1 Bringing money for living costs in the UK

You will need to have some spending money for the first few days/weeks in the UK while you set up a bank account. A suggested amount is £500 in a mixture of travellers’ cheques, some cash in Sterling (the UK currency) that should cover the costs of the many things you will need as you settle in.

You can obtain cash at the major airports before you start your journey to your campus. If you have a compatible debit card (e.g. Maestro) you will be able to use automated cash machines which can be found at banks, in major shopping areas and other public spaces in the UK. Please remember that you may have a daily limit on the amount you can withdraw and not all cards will work in ATM machines in the UK. Check with your bank before you travel. If you are studying for less than an academic year or need to take temporary accommodation you will need to have extra money available to pay your rent before you move in.

Anyone coming to the UK from a country outside the European Union (EU) carrying cash equivalent to 10,000 Euros (£8500) or more (including money in other currencies) must declare it to UK Customs at the port of entry to the UK. Cash means currency notes, coins, travellers’ cheques and bankers’ drafts.

It is not possible for you to open a bank account before you have enrolled(registered) with Anglia Ruskin. If you are arriving in the UK early you should make allowance for any delay and bring extra money in travellers’ cheques or via a cash card. We recommend you avoid carrying large amounts of cash as this can create a security risk.

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English Language andStudy Skills Preparation

To help you prepare for your studies you will find additional learning materials at:www.prepareforsuccess.org.ukwww.learnenglish.org.uk

These self access materials can help you refresh your English language and improve your study skills over the vacation period before you arrive at our University.

Visas and immigrationBefore you leave home you must make sure that you meet the UK immigration regulations for international students. Everybody entering the country has to pass through immigration control but there are different immigration formalities that will apply, depending on your nationality. You should read these sections very carefully. We would recommend that you visit the UKCISA website www.ukcisa.org.uk and click on the ‘Immigration including visas’ tab where you will find very useful information. To help you we have also produced some specialist guides and a short video tutorial www.anglia.ac.uk/isas/visa2 that will help students who need to apply for tier 4 student visa.

Nationals of the European Economic Area (EEA)

If you are a European national (citizen) or from Norway, Liechtenstein, Iceland or Switzerland you can enter the UK freely and you will have no restrictions on the length of time you can stay in the UK. You will need to produce a valid passport, national identity card or travel document at immigration control at the port, airport or at the Eurostar station. Provided that your documents are in order you should pass through with ease; your passport will not be stamped.

If you are not an EEA national you will need a visa

If you are coming to study a course lasting more than six months you must obtain ‘Entry Clearance’ (permission to enter/visa) as a Tier 4 student prior to coming to the UK. If you think you may not needa Tier 4 visa visit the Home Office website and double check www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa.

You should check the latest Tier 4 policy guidance before making any visa application as the rules can change at very short notice.

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How do I make a Tier 4 application?

To make your application you will need to be issued a Confirmation of Acceptance of Studies (CAS) number by our University. This unique number will only be issued to you once you have an unconditional offer to study with us. Your CAS number is valid for six months only.

You cannot apply for your Tier 4 visa more than three months before your course is due to start. You should check the process in your home country to see if you can apply on line or using a paper form and also the visa processing times; they do vary. Depending on which country you come from you may also need to take a TB test before you apply. Follow the link for more information on TB testing www.gov.uk/tb-test-visa/countries-where-you-need-a-tb-test-to-enter-the-uk.

The cost of making an application from outside the UK is £310 which is paid in the local currency. As part of the Tier 4 (General) application, you are required to provide your biometrics (your facial photograph and fingerprints) and you may be required to attend an interview to discuss your chosen studies in the UK.

Remember: • As part of your application you must show that your full tuition fees and living costs (up to a maintenance requirement of £7380 – for applications made on or after 1st July) are in a bank account in your name or your parents or legal guardian’s name for at least 28 days up to the date of the closing balance on the bank statement and your closing balance must not be more than 31 days old on the date you submit your application.

• Bank statements must be originals and on headed paper. If you are submitting a letter which confirms a loan it must not be dated more than 6 months before the date on which you make the application. Documents confirming any loan or scholarship must be in your name.

• If the account is overseas you must write the closing balance in pounds sterling on the statement. If you have already paid all or part of your fees to us you can deduct that amount from the total fees you need to show as part of your visa application, but this needs to be shown on your CAS or you need to include receipts with your application. In addition if you have already paid accommodation charges in advance you can deduct up to a maximum of £1020 from the amount you need to show in the bank.

• If you are supplying your parents’ bank statements you must also include a letter from your parent confirming their relationship to you and that they give consent to their money being used to pay your fees and living costs. You will also be required to provide an original birth certificate in English or officially translated with your ‘visa’ application.

• Your family’s business bank accounts are not acceptable.

• When you have been granted your visa you should check that you have been given a visa for the correct amount of time.

• You must only travel to the UK on or after the ‘valid from’ date on your visa.

• Your Tier 4 student entry clearance (visa) will be tied to Anglia Ruskin University.

• If you change your mind upon arrival in the UK you will lose your Anglia Ruskin tuition fee deposit and you will have to apply for a new visa from the UK Immigration Authorities to change University.

• We recommend that you take a copy of the photo page in your passport and a copy of your entry clearance certificate just in case your passport is lost during your travels.

ATAS certificates Some postgraduate taught and research degrees require you to obtain an Academic Technology Approval (ATAS) Certificate. This is only required for certain science, maths, engineering and technologycourses. Your International Admissions Officer will provide the information you need to apply for this certificate. You MUST apply for this certificate before you submit your visa application.

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1.6.4 Student Visitor visa

If you are studying with us for less than 6 months and require a visa to study in the UK we normally require you to apply for a Student Visitor visa rather than a Tier 4 student visa.

Students from some countries must apply for and be granted entry clearance as a student visitor before travelling. Nationals from other countries can apply for this type of visa at the airport on arrival in the UK. To check if this applies to you clickwww.gov.uk/check-uk-visa

Even if you are come from a country where you can apply for a student visitor visa on entry to the UK we would always recommend that you apply for and are granted a student visitor visa in your home country before you travel. You can applyup to three months in advance of the startof your course and processing timesare normally around three weeks(subject to variation so check the web forprocessing times) www.gov.uk/study-visit-visa.It costs £83 to apply for entry clearance as a studentvisitor. Students from some countries can apply on line or you will need to complete a paper application form. Check www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa.

You will need to demonstrate that you have enough money to pay any course fees and your living costs (@£820 per month).

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PLEASEREMEMBER:Student visitor

visa holders cannot work in the UK and

cannot extend a student visitorvisa in the UK.

1.6Bringing your family

The Immigration authorities in the UK will only allow you to bring your spouse/civil partner and children with you if you are a Government sponsored student or a postgraduate student studying on a course lasting at least 12 months. You will also need to show maintenance costs for each of your dependants and pay a separate application fee for each dependant.

If you are planning to bring your children they will only be given a visa if both parents are to be resident in the UK. Our University has no accommodation for families so you will need to find somewhere to live in the private sector on arrival.

Extending your Leave to Remain in the UK (visa)

If you are already in the UK studying at a different college or University and would like to start your studies with us you will need to make a new visa application in the UK. If you already have a Tier 4 visa the rules only permit you to move to a new University if you have obtained the required permission. This means that you will not be allowed to attend any classes until your application to change your visa to Anglia Ruskin has been submitted to the Home Office. We recommend that you seek advice from your current college or University as early as possible. The cost for a postal application to the Home Office is £422 and £821 for an in-person application. An International Student Adviser in Student Services can assist you with sending the application to the Home Office internationaladvice@anglia.ac.uk. We also recommend that you visit www.ukcisa.org.uk for further advice.

You should ensure that you have the finances in place for the required 28 day period so that your application to switch your Tier 4 visa to Anglia Ruskin can be submitted before the start of the teaching semester.

Need more help applying for a Tier 4 visa? For further information and to view a short video presentation on how to apply for a Tier 4 visa visit www.anglia.ac.uk/isas/visa2

A comprehensive guide to applying for a Tier 4 visa can also be found at:www.anglia.ac.uk/ruskin/en/home/study/international/visa_and_immigration_advice.html

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All students must complete an enrolment/registration task at the start of each year of their studies. You will only be able to use the library, submit your work, access your University e-mail account and your timetable if you have registered. Detailed instructions on how to enrol (register) online along with your unique user name and password will be sent by email by our Admissions Office. You will only receive these instructions if you have FIRMLY accepted your offer, met the academic conditions and paid your deposit (non-EU if required in your offer letter).

If you are in possession of any type visa to be in the UK there is one further requirement that you must complete before you are fully registered/enrolled at our University. You must take your passport to our University Information Centre (i-Centre) as soon as you arrive so that a copy of your passport and your visa can be stored onto our record system. If are already in the UK and have a Biometric Residence Permit you will also need to take it to our i-Centre.

If you have a Tier 4 visa you can only start your studies with Anglia Ruskin if your visa/BRP card shows our sponsor licence YYEPDGBD6. If not, you will need to make a new visa application before you can enrol and start your studies. The International Student Advice Service can help with your application.

Once you have completed your enrolment on-line and paid your fees online you will be issued with a student identification card on arrival at Anglia Ruskin that enables you to use University facilities. You will not be able to use any facilities until you have formally enrolled with our University and paid the required tuition fees or provided an official sponsor letter.

As part of the enrolment process you will be asked to show your original education certificates as stated on your application form; so remember to bring them with you.

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The amount you need to pay for your tuition fees is normally stated in your offer letter. This figure will be for the first year of your studies for undergraduate (Bachelors) courses and the total fee if you are studying a taught postgraduate course (MA/MBA/LLM/MSc).

To complete your enrolment you must pay your fees as you register on line. If you pay your fees in full by the deadline you will be eligible for a £400 discount. See section ‘discounts’.

If you prefer to split your fees and pay by instalments you will need to have paid 60% of your fees (includes your deposit) as you register on line. If you are starting your studies in September the remaining 40% will need to be paid by 15th January 2015. If you are starting your course in January 2015 the deadline for your second instalment is 15th May 2015. You will need to register a credit or debit card from home or use a debit card issued to you in the UK to pay the remaining 40%.

As you register on line you will be able to see the exact amount you need to pay and the deadline for payment. Please remember you should not register/enrol if your circumstances have changed since obtaining your visa and find that you are no longer able to pay your fees. You should contact your International Admissions Officer in advance to discuss your options, for example, deferring your start date for one semester until your finances have improved.

Discounts

We offer a £400 discount to self-funded students (not sponsored) who pay their fees in full by the deadline. The money must be cleared funds and received in our University bank account by 5pm on Friday 5th September (September intake). The deadline for students starting in January 2015 is 5pm on Friday 9th January.

Sponsored students

If you have an official sponsor (which meets the Tier 4 visa criteria) who has agreed to pay your deposit and tuition fees you must contact your International Admissions Officer for advice on payment. They will require an original confirmation letter from your sponsor. Please remember that family members are not considered sponsors.

Scholarships

If you have been awarded an Anglia Ruskin University scholarship the amount of your schol-arship will automatically be shown as you registeron-line. The amount you must pay at registration will be adjusted along with your instalment pay-ment. If your scholarship is not shown as you register please e-mail fees@anglia.ac.uk.

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Pleasenote:If you have beenawarded a ‘Laptop’ scholarship this will notbe reflected in the tuition fee. You will be able to collect your laptop on arrival at our University.

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Pay on line using a credit/debit card

We recommend that you use our online web payment facility. As part of the on-line registration/enrolment process you will be taken to a payment screen to pay your fees in full. To pay your fees in instalments you will need to pay on-line and register a debit/credit card. Details of the date and the amount you must pay in each instalment will be shown on-line.

If you wish to pay over the phone by credit/debit card telephone 44 (0)1245 683190.

Paying in your own currency

If you would like to pay in your own currency you can use our new service by visiting www.anglia.ac.uk/webpayments and clicking on the ‘international bank transfer’ option. Paying by this route should help you avoid unnecessary bank charges. You will need your Anglia Ruskin seven digit Student ID number to use this system which can be found on your offer letter/CAS statement.

Pay by bank to bank transfer in sterling

This method can be used if you wish to pay your tuition fees in advance and are unable to use the online payment facility above. However, this transaction is not immediate and it can take 4-5 days before the money reaches our University and may arrive after the deadline for the discount. Due to the volume of payments received by our Financial Services it may take a further 2-3 days before the money is allocated to your student identity number which may delay your enrolment/registration. If you can only pay by this method then you can transfer either the full payment of your tuition fees or the minimum payment shown on the screen. If you only transfer the minimum payment you will be required to pay the remainder of your tuition fees by credit/debit card payment. To set up the card payment after you have registered with your first instalment payment, you should log onto the Anglia Ruskin University web payment page: www.anglia.ac.uk/webpayments

You will need to transfer the money in sterling currency and ask your bank to ensure that your name and Anglia Ruskin Student ID number (7 digit number on your offer letter) is shown so that we can identify your payment easily. Remember to check how much your bank will charge you for this transaction. It may be that you will find it cheaper to pay on line or via Western Union.

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Please note: Banking regulations require that payments are only made to the person/company named on the banker’s draft. Regulations prohibit Anglia Ruskin University making any payment to an individual student from a banker’s draft made out to Anglia Ruskin University. You should therefore also bring enough money @ £2000 to enable you to open a bank account and pay your accommodation and living costs for the first three months.

The University bank account for both the Cambridge and Chelmsford campuses is:

Barclays Bank Plc, 2 High Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1BG, UKSort Code: 20-19-95Account No: 40116890Cheques should be made payable to: ANGLIA RUSKIN UNIVERSITYThe IBAN number is GB52 BARC 2019 9540 1168 90 The SwiftBIC number is BARCGB22

Paying by Banker’s draft

This method can be used if you wish to pay your tuition fees in full in advance and are unable to use the online web payment facility or bank to bank transfer. To obtain a banker’s draft you should ask your own bank in your home country to issue a sterling banker’s draft for the amount of money that you need. The draft should be made payable to Anglia Ruskin University for the full amount stated in your offer letter (minus any tuition fee deposit you have already paid).

If you wish to pay by instalments, you will need a banker’s draft, in sterling, made payable to Anglia Ruskin University for your first instalment, after the deposit has been deducted. You must pay the remainder of your tuition fees by using a credit or debit card. To set up the payment after you have registered with your first instalment payment, you will need to log onto the Anglia Ruskin University web payment page: www.anglia.ac.uk/webpayments

Remember to write your own name, address and Anglia Ruskin University Student Identification number (SID) on the back of the banker’s draft. Make a copy of the draft and keep it safe.

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Undergraduate Bachelors students studying for degree (all years of entry)

Students who are nationals from another European Union (EU) member state are normally liable for the standard tuition fee applicable to UK students as set by our University. The fee for the academic year 2014/15 entry will be stated in your offer letter. This fee can be paid directly to our University or if you prefer you have the option of taking a loan from the British Government whereby you study first and pay later.

Applying for a tuition fee loan

To obtain the tuition fee loan students must apply directly to the Government, not to Anglia Ruskin University. If you meet the eligibility criteria the UK Government will then pay your fees directly to our University and you will then be required to pay back the loan to the Government after your course has been completed and you are employed and earning over £21,000 per year.

To apply you will need to complete the relevant application form for EU students which can be downloaded from www.gov.uk and click ‘education and learning’ and ‘student finance loans and Universities’. Providing you are an EU citizen and have been living in the EEA (or Switzerland) you should be eligible but we do recommend that you check you meet the criteria on the website.

Tuition fee payment directly to Anglia Ruskin

If you decide not to apply for a loan then you will be required to pay the full amount of your fees to our University at registration. You may choose to split your payment and pay by instalments in which case you will need to pay the first instalment of your tuition fees via the on-line payment system. The remaining amount will be split. See ‘Methods of payment’.

Is there any financial assistance available to help with living costs?

Providing you meet the eligibility criteria there are maintenance loans and grants that you may be entitled to receive. EU students normally need to have been resident in the UK for three years to be eligible for the extra financial support. However if you are an EEA national (EU plus Norway, Liechtenstein, Iceland & Switzerland) working in the UK prior to the start of the course you may be eligible for extra financial help as a ‘migrant worker’. Details of all our financial support packages can be found on our University web pages under student finance.

Postgraduate/Masters students (EU nationals)

The exact amount for your tuition fee will be stated in your offer letter. Tuition fees can be paid in advance before the start of the course either in full or in part if you make an application for the credit facility. If you wish to split your payments you will need to pay your fees in three or six instalments payable by recurring card payment using the online payment facility.

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2.5Study abroad/Visiting undergraduate studentsThe exact amount for your tuition fee will be stated in your offer letter. As you are NOT registered on a full Bachelors degree course and will be enrolled as a visiting student, gaining academic credit to take back to your home institution, you will not be eligible to apply for the deferral of tuition fees loan and will be required to pay any tuition fees when you register. You will need to pay the tuition fees prior to starting your course by credit/debit card online at: www.anglia.ac.uk/webpayments. Alternatively you can use one the other methods of payment outlined in the’ Methods of Payment’ section There is no financial support available from the UK Government for visiting students.

There is normally no financial support available from the UK Government for EU postgraduate students; specific courses such as PGCE are an exception. Students from other EU countries should apply to their own regional or national governments for grants to cover living costs where appropriate.

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Our University offers a range of self-catering (only), furnished accommodation that includes student halls of residence and shared houses. Typically the cost of our halls of residence (student hostel) ranges from @£100-£150 per week.

Our website www.anglia.ac.uk/housing contains information on what accommodation options are available to you, this includes details on rent levels, contract lengths and accommodation type.

In Cambridge, we have halls of residence on and off campus, and shared houses within two miles of our campus. We are able to offer a variety of rooms including: rooms with shared bathroom facilities, rooms with en-suite facilities along with studio rooms.

In Chelmsford, we have the Student Village on campus, with flats of three, five or six students. You’ll have your own room and share a kitchen, hallway and sometimes a bathroom (although most rooms are en-suite, with a shower and toilet).

In Peterborough, your options vary depending on whether you are studying a course that is eligible for accommodation.

The rooms: All bedrooms in University provided accommodation are furnished with a single or small double bed, wardrobe or hanging space, chest of drawers or storage space along with a desk and study chair. You will need to provide your own bed linen and pillows (we can provide you with details of bedding suppliers who will pre deliver delivered to your room if you wish, see our website for details).

The kitchens: All our accommodation is self-catering so we supply a cooker, fridge/freezer and in most cases a microwave oven along with a table and chairs for you to dine at. Kitchen equipment such as crockery, pans and cutlery can be ordered in advance or if you decide to buy on arrival in the UK we will be offering some used items donated by previous students during the International Orientation Programme.

Your housemates: Students from a wide variety of backgrounds and experience will beliving in our accommodation. If you have a strong cultural or dietary belief, whichprevents you from living in this environment, you may want to consider findingyour own accommodation in the private sector. Our Residential Service canprovide you with private sector accommodation options:www.anglia.ac.uk/privatesector

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Students under 18If you are under the age of 18 when your study commences you will not be able to live in University provided accommodation, however we can support you find alternative accommodation.

Students staying for one semesterA limited number of rooms are available for those staying for a single semester, once full you will need to find a room in the private sector. Please be aware the minimum period of your contract will normally be six months.

Students with dependants / familiesWe have no University accommodation available for families. If you are bringing your family we strongly advise that you travel to the UK ahead of your family and organise your accommodation. It can take more than a week to find suitable accommodation in the private sector and while you are looking you will need to stay in temporary accommodation.

Average rents for a 3 bedroom house in Cambridge are £950-£1400 per month. Please be aware when renting a property most landlords will require a deposit ranging from 6 weeks rent to 3 months, in advance. Anglia Ruskin University cannot act as a UK financial guarantor.

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When to applyApply as soon as you have a conditional or unconditional offer letter from Anglia Ruskin University; this is a separate process to your course application. University provided accommodation is oversubscribed so the earlier you apply the higher the likelihood we will be able to accommodate you and offer your preferred choice of accommodation.

How to applyYou need to apply online at: www.anglia.ac.uk/housing. If you experience any problems applying on line please contact our Residential Service at the campus where you will be studying. Contact details can be found at the back of this guide.

How will an offer of accommodationbe made?We will notify you about the outcome of your application for accommodation by responding to the email address you put on the application.

Accepting an offer of accommodationFollow the instructions in the email we send you and do keep to the deadlines given or you may lose the room if you don’t respond in time. At the time you accept your offer you will also need to pay your first rent instalment.

Please note: On campus rooms with private facilities always fill up fast and cannot be guaranteed.

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Accommodation contractsOur accommodation contracts are for a fixed time period. If you wish to move out before your contract ends you will still have to pay your rent unless another student would like to move into your room. Please do ensure that you definitely want the accommodation we offer you before signing the paperwork

Arrival detailsOnce you have responded to accept your accommodation offer we will provide you with all the information you need to get to our University, how to collect your room keys and find your new student home.

Payment of Accommodation FeesYour rent must be paid in full or in instalments, payable by recurring card payment using the online payment facility; payment due dates and the amount owed will be highlighted on your offer of accommodation. Your first instalment must be paid when you accept your room offer.

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3.3Private sector accommodation (non-University accommodation)A house or flat share in the private sector is the perfect choice for independence and a community lifestyle. If you have not been allocated University provided accommodation or prefer to find your own room/flat we can offer plenty of help, including online searches and events.

Best advice for finding a roomLook for a room on our online search website StudentPad (www.anglia.ac.uk/studentpad). You will need a password from our Residential Service. You may also find useful our Cambridge and Chelmsford agency lists available on our website: www.anglia.ac.uk/privatesector

It may be easier to find a whole house to rent than a room. You can contact potential housemates and find a house together. Find housemates on our StudentPad message board, and look for a house together using StudentPad.

Everything you need to know about rentingPlease read our ‘How to be a Happy House Hunter Guide’ which is available on our website www.anglia.ac.uk/privatesector and from Residential service.

About our private sector service

Please note: We provide an advice and referral service only. While we make every effort to assist students to find safe secure and suitable accommodation any lease or other arrangement entered into are at the sole discretion of the student and the accommodation provider.

Our Residential Service does not visit or endorse any of the properties or those advertising them. Before you pay any money, we recommend that:

• you view any property before committing to a contract

• you do not pay a deposit or rent in advance via the internet, and

• you read our ‘How to be a Happy House Hunter Guide’

Costs of private sector housingA room in a shared house range from approximately £100 to £145 per week, excluding utility bills. Contracts will be for a minimum of 6 months.

Don’t arrive at University with nowhere to stayIf our accommodation is full or you prefer to find something yourself in the private sector you will need to book temporary accommodation while you secure more permanent accommodation.

Subject to availability, our Cambridge and Chelmsford campuses may be able to provide short term accommodation within guest flats in the halls. If unavailable we can provide information on alternatives including Youth Hostels, bed and breakfasts, hotels and private apartments. This information is available on our website or on request from the Residential Service. Visit www.anglia.ac.uk/housing

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Arriving in the UK: Passing through immigration

When you travel to the UK, it is important to remember to carry all of your documents necessary for entry through UK immigration with you in your hand luggage. You should also keep the telephone numbers for our International Student Advise Service (see Useful Contacts at the back of this guide) and University Security +44 (0)1245 495918 in your pocket for use in an emergency, for example, if you are prevented from entering through immigration or your incoming flight is delayed by several hours.

If you travel to the UK by air, you will probably arrive at one of London’s main international airports – Heathrow, Gatwick or Stansted. When you arrive at the UK port or airport you will find that there are two queues at passport control. One is for European Economic Area (EEA & Swiss) nationals and the other is for non-EEA nationals. You will first have to show your passport and entry clearance (visa) if you have one, to an Immigration Officer. When you arrive in the UK, your passport will be checked along with your documents and you may be asked a few questions as you pass through immigration

EEA and Swiss nationals may have to wait as the queues can be very long but you should pass through immigration easily

If you have a visa then be prepared to answer a few questions about yourself and your intentions during and after completion of your course. You may also be asked whether your financial circumstances have changed since you applied for your Tier 4 student visa. You may be asked to prove this with a bank statement or sponsor’s letter. You may also be asked to prove that you have a definite place at our University so always carry your University offer letter/ CAS statement and bank statements in your hand luggage. We would always recommend that you are polite and patient especially as you may have to wait a long time. When the Immigration Officer has checked your documents, and is satisfied that you are a genuine student, you will get a stamp in your passport (visa holders only) and will be allowed to pass through to customs.

It is essential that your passport is stamped to show the date you entered the UK if you have a visa, so check in your passport that this has been done as immigration officers occasionally forget which causes problems for students.

Try to arrive during daytime on a weekday and during University opening hours, in case you need to phone the University for assistance.

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Customs Control

Once you have collected your luggage you will have to join a queue for clearance through customs. This will either be the green channel if you have ‘nothing to declare’, the red channel if you have ‘goods to declare’, or the blue channel if you have arrived from an airport within the European Economic Area where you live or have already cleared all your luggage through customs control.

If you are travelling to the UK from a country outside the European Union and are carrying 10,000 Euros or more in cash, bankers draft or cheque of any kind (about £8500 in pounds sterling or the equivalent in other currencies) you will be required to declare this at customs. A penalty of up to £5,000 can be imposed if you do not make this declaration or provide incorrect or incomplete information. If you are carrying more than the permitted duty-free or tax-free allowances or any prohibited goods, you must pass through the red channel. If you are unsure about what you can bring into the UK you should check with your local British Embassy or High Commission before you begin your journey.

There are severe restrictions on the personal import of meat and dairy products into the UK from non-EU countries. Details can be found at: www.gov.uk/personal-food-plant-and-animal-product-imports

The UK has severe penalties against drug smuggling. Drug traffickers may try to bribe travellers. If you are travelling to the UK, avoid any involvement with drugs, never agree to carry anything into the UK for a third party and never leave your luggage unattended.

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We will be organising an airport collection service from Heathrow airport on Wednesday 17 September 2014 so that students can arrive in time to attend the International Orientation Programme in Cambridge and Chelmsford. For new students starting in January 2015 a similar service will be offered on Wednesday 28 January 2015.

As students arrive on so many different flights from all over the world and at many different airports we hope you understand that we cannot collect everybody. We have however added extra collection times this year to help those students who would like to use this service.

The good news is that Anglia Ruskin’s Cambridge campus is easily accessible from Heathrow, Gatwick, and Stansted by an hourly, reliable public coach service. National Express tickets can be bought in advance on-line, see page 25. If a flight to Stansted Airport is less expensive for you we recommend that you fly there. The public bus service to Cambridge and Chelmsford from Stansted is frequent and relatively inexpensive. There is no need to pay more to fly to Heathrow airport just for an airport pick up. You will get to the campus much quicker if you arrive at Stansted.

As travelling to Chelmsford involves a number of different changes we recommend that you arrive in time for the Heathrow Airport Pick up or arrive at Stansted Airport. If neither of these options are convenient you will find details of all major transport links to Chelmsford below. We recommend that you choose flight times that allow to arrive in the UK either early morning or early afternoon wherever possible. Bookings for the Heathrow airport pick up can be made at www.anglia.ac.uk/internationalarrivals

If you cannot attend the International Orientation programme you must arrive in time to attend your Faculty Welcome Event check www.anglia.ac.uk/welcome for details.

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5.2 Using public transport to travel to our University Public transport in the UK is generally of a high standard, but can be expensive. Buses or coaches are cheaper than trains but you may have a longer journey time. Taxis are plentiful and convenient but are very expensive. You will need to decide how to get from your point of entry into the UK to the University campus, bearing in mind the difference in cost and journey time between bus/coach, train and taxi. You will need to arrive at the campus during working hours (9.00 am - 5.00 pm, Monday-Friday)

Buses and Coaches in the UKVisit: www.nationalexpress.com Inter-town bus services (known as coaches in England) duplicate many rail routes, very often at half the price of the train or less. The frequency of service is often comparable to rail and in some instances the difference in journey time isn’t great enough to be a deciding factor.

Trains in the UKVisit: www.nationalrail.co.uk Trains in the UK can be fast and convenient but are expensive and often crowded at peak times. If you arrive at Heathrow or Gatwick you will need to travel into Central London first by train, cross London by Underground and then change again onto another train to get to Cambridge or Chelmsford. This can be quite a struggle if you have heavy bags or a large amount of luggage.

The London UndergroundVisit: www.tfl.gov.uk for information on travelling in London. The Underground, often referred to as the ‘Tube’ has 13 different lines running for 20 hours every day. At certain times of the day (between 8am – 10am in the morning and 4pm –7pm in the evening) the Underground will be very busy as people are using it to travel to and from work. The London Underground does not go as far as Chelmsford or Cambridge. You will need to transfer to a train or coach from London.

Each line has a name and is shown in a different colour on the Underground map. You may need to change lines during your journey. You can do this by getting off the train at a station where the line you are travelling on crosses the line which goes to the station you need.

Before you can enter the Underground you must identify the Underground station where you will want to get off and buy a ticket to that station. Tube maps are displayed at stations.

If you have some coins, you can buy your ticket from one of the machines. Some of the ticket machines will give you change if you do not have the right amount of coins but others may not. Do check this before putting money in the machine.

Please note: Prices and journey times given here are correct at the time of publication (May 2014) and for guidance purposes only but are subject to change. Please check with the train/coach operator for up-to-date fares and timetables (website addresses are included below). Trains and coaches to Cambridge are very frequent so if you miss one you shouldn’t have to wait too long for another. We would however recommend that you do not arrive in the UK late at night as your travel options will be slightly more limited.

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5.3 Travelling to Cambridge For travel to the Cambridge campus from London Gatwick, Heathrow, Luton or Stansted airports, we recommend you use the National Express coach service unless you need or want to travel through central London. This company offers a direct service to Cambridge, without the need for you and your luggage to change coaches. Contact: www.nationalexpress.com

Travelling from London Heathrow Airport to Cambridge

CoachNational Express operates a coach service from Heathrow Airport to Cambridge (£20 single) every hour from the Central Bus Station. Coaches leave around every half an hour from Terminal 4 & 5 and then travel on to the Central Bus Station. You can buy a ticket from the driver. The journey should take approximately 2 hours 45 mins. You can pre-book a ticket by visiting www.nationalexpress.com

Underground and TrainFollow signs for the Heathrow Express and buy a ticket to Cambridge. From Heathrow, you take the Heathrow Express into central London to Paddington Station. Follow signs and take the underground to King’s Cross (Circle line). Follow signs to the main line station, where you catch a train to Cambridge. The journey should take approximately 2 hours 15 minutes in total. Costs is approximately £45.

Alternatively you could choose to take the Underground (Piccadilly Line - Eastbound) all the way from Heathrow to Kings Cross station. The journey should take around 2 hours in total. Depending on the time of day you will be travelling it will cost around £30.

Travelling from London Gatwick Airport to Cambridge

CoachFollow the signs to the coach station. National Express operates a coach service from Gatwick Airport to Cambridge( @£35) via Heathrow airport. The journey should take approximately 4 hours.

TrainFollow the signs for the main line station and buy a single ticket to Cambridge. Take the main line train direct to St Pancras. Follow the signs to Kings Cross mainline station (a short walk) and take a mainline train to Cambridge. The journey should take approximately 2 hours 15 minutes. Depending on the time of day it will cost around £32.

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Travelling from London Stansted Airport to Cambridge

CoachNational Express operates a coach service from Stansted Airport to Cambridge (£10.50). Coaches leave regularly from the bays at the front of the terminal building. You will need to check the screens for the correct bay. The journey should take approximately 50 minutes. The coach station in Cambridge is a very short walk to the campus.

TrainFollow the signs to the main line station and buy a single ticket to Cambridge (£12.30). Trains go direct to Cambridge from Stansted Airport. The journey should take between 31 - 51 minutes. The train station in Cambridge is a 15 - 20 minute walk to the campus so you may prefer to take a taxi.

Travelling from London Luton Airport to Cambridge

If you are flying into Luton airport we would recommend that you take the coach especially as you will have luggage.

CoachNational Express operates a coach service from London Luton Airport direct to Cambridge (£16.80). Coaches leave every 2 hours. The journey should take approximately 1 hour 40 minutes.

TrainTake the shuttle bus service connecting the airport with Luton Airport Parkway station. Buy a single ticket to Cambridge (£38) and then take the First Capital Connect train to London St Pancras. Follow the signs to the main line station at Kings Cross (a short walk) and from there, take a train to Cambridge. The journey should take approximately 2 hours 20 minutes in total.

Travelling from London St Pancras to Cambridge

If you come into the country by rail, via the Euro tunnel through France - then you will arrive at St Pancras Station. Follow the signs to Kings Cross (a short 10 minute walk) and buy a single ticket to Cambridge (£22.60) and then take a train to Cambridge. The entire journey should take approximately 1 hour 10 minutes.

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This information is for guidance purposes and may be subject to change. When planning your journey please visit the web sites to make sure you have the most up to date information.

Travelling from London Heathrow Airport to Chelmsford

CoachFollow the signs to the coach station and buy a ticket to Chelmsford (£18-£37). Coaches do not travel directly to Chelmsford; you will need to change coaches at Victoria Coach Station in Central London. The journey should take @3hours 15 minutes.

Underground and TrainYou can buy one train ticket at Heathrow that will take you all the way to Chelmsford. Take the Underground (Piccadilly line) to Kings Cross and change to the Circle or Hammersmith & City Line to Liverpool Street. Follow signs to main line station and take train to Chelmsford. Travel time approximately 2 hours. Cost £19.20.

Travelling from London Gatwick Airport to Chelmsford

Train and CoachBuy a single ticket (£17.75 if bought on-line in advance) for the main line train ‘The Gatwick Express’ to Victoria www.gatwickexpress.com. There is a train every 15 minutes and it takes about 30 minutes. At Victoria follow the signs to the coach station (ten minute walk) and buy a single ticket for a National Express coach to Chelmsford (£12). Check the time of departure and departure bay at the ticket office. The journey from Victoria to Chelmsford should take about 2 hours.

Underground and TrainBuy a single ticket to Chelmsford (£32.30). Take the main line to London Bridge. Change to the Underground and take the train to Liverpool Street. Then take a mainline train to Chelmsford. The entire journey should take approximately 2 hours.

Travelling from London Stansted Airport to Chelmsford

TrainThere is no direct train to Chelmsford. You will have to take a train to London Liverpool Street and then change trains to Chelmsford. Cost £31. We HIGHLY RECOMMEND that you travel direct to Chelmsford by bus (see below).

BusThis is much cheaper than the train and is a direct service. Follow the signs to the coach station and buy a single ticket to Chelmsford (@ £10.00). Bus (X30) leaves every hour and the journey takes about 1 hour. www.firstgroup.com

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Travelling from London Luton Airport to Chelmsford

TrainTake the shuttle bus service connecting the airport with Luton Airport Parkway station. Buy a single ticket to Chelmsford (£32.50) and then take a First Capital Connect train towards Brighton. Change at Farringdon where you need to follow the signs to the underground and take the Circle, Hammersmith & City or Metropolitan line to Liverpool Street rail station. Follow the signs to the main line station and from there take a train to Chelmsford. The entire journey should take approximately 2 hours.

CoachThe National Express coaches are in front of the terminal building. Buy a single ticket to Chelmsford (£23.80). Take a coach to London Victoria bus station. At Victoria change to the coach to Chelmsford. Check the time of departure and departure bay at the ticket office. The entire journey may take up to 4 hours.

Travelling from London St Pancras to Chelmsford

If you come into the country by rail, via the Euro tunnel through France, then you will arrive at London St Pancras station. Follow the signs for the Underground and take the Metropolitan line eastbound to Liverpool Street. Follow the signs to the main line station, buy a single ticket to Chelmsford (£17.80) and then take a train to Chelmsford. The entire journey should take approximately 1 hour 10 minutes

Travelling to Peterborough from Heathrow airportTake the Underground (Piccadilly Line - Eastbound) all the way from Heathrow to Kings Cross station then take a main line train from Kings Cross Station to Peterborough. The service is regular and should take @ 1 hour. Cost will depend on the time you travel and if you book your ticket in advance (£11.25 - £30.00). Upon arrival we recommend you take a taxi to your Accommodation.

Taking a taxi A taxi from Heathrow or Gatwick airports to any of our campuses will be VERY EXPENSIVE (approximately £100 - £180). If you choose to travel by taxi it will be cheaper if you book in advance please e-mail internationalarrivals@anglia.ac.uk . If you have a large amount of heavy luggage you may decide that the convenience of a door-to-door service is worth the expense but please do read this section for other travel options. Remember to agree a taxi fare beforehand, so you know how much you will have to pay and have enough money with you.

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Police registrationFirstly don’t panic! This regulation only applies to some students from outside the EU or Commonwealth and will be stated clearly on your entry clearance (visa) sticker. If you are required to register with the police you must do so within 7 days of your arrival in the UK. You will need to take 2 passport-sized photographs, the registration fee (currently £34) and proof that you are studying at our University to the Police station. If you are unclear about whether you need to register with the police please contact the International Student Adviser upon arrival.

The Police stations are located close to the Anglia Ruskin University campuses:

Cambridgeshire Police, Parkside Police Station, Parkside, Cambridge, CB1 1JGTel: +44 (0)1223 358966You MUST pre book an appointment. Do not go straight to the Police station without an appointment.

Essex Police, Chelmsford Police Station, New Street, Chelmsford, CM1 1NFTel: +44 (0)1245 491212

If are required to register with the police, have been living in the UK and have moved to Cambridge or Chelmsford you will need to go to the Police Station and inform them of your new address.

Remember that this doesn’t apply to every student. A list of nationalities that are required to register and keep their details up to date with the police can be found by clicking this link:www.gov.uk/government/publications/immigration-rules-appendix-2

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Please note: Failure to register with the police if you are required to do so is a breach of your immigration conditions. If you are unclear whether you need to register with the police please contact an International Student Adviser in Student Services.

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Opening a UK bank account Most students staying more than 6 months will need to open a bank account soon after their arrival in the UK. Most international students are able to open a ‘basic’ account but would not be offered the option of a full student account. Some ‘basic’ accounts offered by some UK banks may not include access to a debit card. You should make sure that one is included when you open your account. If you are studying for only one semester (less than 6 months) it can be very difficult to open an account in the UK and we would recommend that you use an ATM card from home.

We also recommend that you do whatever you can to understand banking facilities in the UK by consulting your own or your parents’ bank in your home country.

Full information on how to open an account and the documentation you need will be given to you on arrival.

General Health AdviceThe UK is a fairly healthy place to live and you should remain in good health throughout your period of study. If you do require continual medical treatment you are advised to see your own doctor before you leave your home country and explain that you will be living in the UK. You should make sure that you bring details of your condition and treatment and sufficient medications to last until you can register with your UK doctor. If you wear glasses it is advisable to bring a spare pair with you in case of loss or damage. You are advised to have a medical check-up before leaving home as you may be charged for medical treatment for any illness you already have when you enter the UK.

Private Medical Insurance;It is advisable to check whether you will be covered by your own medical insurance from your home country while you are in the UK. If not, it is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED that you take out extra private medical insurance to cover your stay in the UK before you travel. Information can also be given once you arrive but you may find that purchasing an insurance policy in your home country is normally less expensive.

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6.4 Using the British National Health Service (NHS) At the time this guide was written the UK Government were planning to introduce an annual charge for student visa holders as part of the visa application. We will update this information as soon as we have confirmation.

At present all students are entitled to free medical treatment at a doctor’s surgery or in hospital for any new conditions that arise during their stay under the Government-funded National Health Service (NHS) in the UK if you are:• on a course lasting longer than 6 months, or• from an EU country, or• from a country that has a reciprocal health agreement with Britain.

There is currently a flat rate charge of @ £8 for each medicine that is prescribed by a doctor.

Dental treatment in Britain has to be paid for and can be very expensive so have a check-up at home before you travel to the UK.

You will be given information when you arrive at our University about registering with the National Health Service.

If you are studying a course that is shorter than six months, and you are not from an EU country or one with a reciprocal health care arrangement, you will not receive free health care and so should take out medical insurance before you leave home.

Private medical Insurance is highly recommended even if your course is longer than 6 months as the NHS will not cover all costs in the event of serious illness.

Note for EU nationals:It is recommended that you obtain a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) beforetravelling to the UK. For more advice visit www.ukcisa.org.uk and click ‘healthand health care’ for detailed information.

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7.1Your studies/academic Life

How your course is organised Our University has a modular curriculum which includes a range of courses each with a specific award/course or title. The course is made up of modules, usually worth 15 or 30 credits which for a normal full-time programme for an undergraduate student will consist of 120 Anglia Ruskin University credits per year or 60 credits per semester. For postgraduate students your studies will normally consist of 180 credits:

Anglia Ruskin University modules are available at 5 levels:Level 3 - Higher Education Access LevelLevel 4 - Equivalent to first year full time undergraduate studyLevel 5 - (Diploma), normally taken by second year studentsLevel 6 - Equivalent to third and final year of full-time undergraduate studyLevel 7 - Equivalent to Postgraduate study

Studying in the UK may be different from what you are used to. It is probable that you will spend a lot less time in formal lectures and teacher-directed learning than you did in your home country. You can normally expect to have a two-hour formal teaching session per module each week. Depending on the subject you are studying this may be complemented with a one or two hour seminar, workshop, computing or laboratory session.

It is expected that students will spend about 25 or more hours per week developing their learning beyond these organised teaching sessions. All students at our University are expected to be committed and resourceful, and to take responsibility for their own progress. We do recognise that you will want and need information, advice and guidance to make the most of your studies and we provide facilities through your personal tutor or Faculty Student Adviser.

We realise that some international students may need to make a lot of adjustments at the beginning of a course. We also realise that sometimes staff assume that you understand when you are unsure. You can help us to help you by using the services that are available. If you are dissatisfied, you can tell us. In British culture we expect people to ask if they are unsure, and to complain if they are not satisfied.

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Support for studentsAn introduction to our services is offered as part of the International Orientation Programme along with full details on social and sporting activities, Students’ Union facilities and cultural events.

Every student is entitled to guidance and counselling on all aspects which affect their studies:•For academic choice, regulations and assessment consult a Faculty Student Adviser•For study skills workshops, career and employment advice, health issues, guidance on managing your money and personal issues go to Student Services•Our University Library also provides support and advice in your self-directed learning •For visa extensions and specialist advice on working and health entitlements, visit an International Student Adviser in Student Services.

Please note: If you have a disability or medical condition that may affect your studies, it is essential that you inform us as early as possible during the application process by notifying your Admissions Officer who will be able to advise you on the level of support available.

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Useful contacts Cambridge CampusAnglia Ruskin UniversityEast RoadCambridge CB1 1PT, UKwww.anglia.ac.uk

International Student Advice ServiceRoom Hel 122, Helmore Building, Cambridge CampusTel: + 44 (0)1223 698135/698073Email: internationaladvice@anglia.ac.uk

International Admissions (non EU)Tel: +44 (0)1245 683680Email: internationaladmissions@anglia.ac.uk

Admissions Office (EU)Tel: +44 (0)1245 493131 ask for the Admissions Office if you are an EU student. Email: admissions@anglia.ac.uk

Residential Service OfficeRoom EAS 001 – Eastings buildingCambridge CampusTel: +44 (0)1223 698900 Fax: +44 (0)1223 417706Email: cambaccom@anglia.ac.ukWeb: www.anglia.ac.uk/housing

Student Services3rd floor Helmore Building,Cambridge CampusTel: +44 (0)1245 493131 ext 6701Web: www.anglia.ac.uk/studentservices

Security Office for Emergency ContactCambridge Tel: +44 1223 417734

Chelmsford CampusAnglia Ruskin UniversityBishop Hall LaneChelmsford, CM1 1SQ, UKwww.anglia.ac.uk

International Student Advice Service2nd FloorTindal BuildingTel: + 44 1245 684285/684297Email: internationaladvice@anglia.ac.uk

International Admissions (non EU)Tel: +44 (0)1245 683680Email: internationaladmissions@anglia.ac.uk

Admissions Office (EU)Tel: +44 1245 493131 ask for the Admissions Office if you are an EU student. Email: admissions@anglia.ac.uk

Residential Service OfficeAshby House,Rivermead CampusTel: +44 (0)1245 683110Fax: +44 (0)1245 257316Email: essexaccom@anglia.ac.ukwww.anglia.ac.uk/housing

Student Services2nd Floor, Tindal BuildingRivermead CampusTel: +44 1245 493131 Ext 6700Web: www.anglia.ac.uk/studentservices

Security Office for Emergency ContactChelmsford Tel: +44 1245 495918

PeterboroughAnglia Ruskin UniversityGuild House, Swain CourtOundle RoadPeterboroughPE2 9PWwww.anglia.ac.uk

Outside our UniversityUK Visaswww.gov.uk/visas-immigration

British Council – advice on studying in the UKwww.educationuk.org

UKCISA – The Council forInternational EducationExtensive advice for International studentswww.ukcisa.org.uk

Heathrow Airport:Tel: +44 (0)844 335 1801www.heathrowairport.com

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ChecklistBefore you leave home there are many things to prepare and arrange. Please read this guide carefully, taking any action which is required.

To help you we have prepared a check list covering the key areas you need to think about and take action on:

ARRANGE the following See page TickStudent visa – Non - EEA .....................................................................8Accommodation .................................................................................18Payment of my tuition fee online by credit card ...................................16Reserve my place on the International Orientation Programme ............. 4Transport within the UK to Anglia Ruskin/Airport pick up .....................24 Medical insurance ..............................................................................31

BRING the following in your hand luggageThe letter from our Admission Office confirming your place ona full-time course with us (EEA students) ............................................. 2Your CAS letter (Tier 4 student visa holders) ......................................... 8Your original education and English language certificates ....................12

Non EU Nationals (sponsored students only)A letter from your sponsor confirming they will pay your fees ...............12

EU nationals (Undergraduate)Any letters regarding the tuition fee deferral loan .................................17 A valid passport, identity card or travel document ...............................22

Please note Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information given in this publication. Anglia Ruskin University can, however, accept no responsibility for any errors or omissions. The publication is merely produced as a guide and is not meant to be regarded as definitive information for international students. You should always check the relevant web sites for the most up to date information.

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