University College Plymouth St Mark & St John

IMPORTANT NEW INFORMATION FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

New visa regulations

As from the 1st of April 2009, there are new visa regulations for international (ie non-European Union) students. The International Office will be happy to advise you on any aspect of the new requirements. Please contact us.

You will find full details on the UK Border Agency website.

Another helpful website is UKCISA.

The International Office Team

The international office provides support for overseas students and has considerable experience in advising on issues such as immigration, English Language, finance and accommodation, or any other aspect of being an overseas student at the University College Plymouth St Mark & St John. We offer a free orientation programme at the beginning of your course. This introduces you to the University College and the local area, and gives you general advice about life in the UK. You are welcome to visit us during usual working hours.

Please click here to access staff profiles and contact details for all members of the International Team.

Pre-arrival Information

• Visas & Immigration
• How to get to Plymouth
• Luggage allowance and immigration regulations
• Sport facilities
• Disability advice and support service
• Medical care
• What clothes should I bring?
• Payment of fees
• Cost of living in the UK
• Money transfer
• Living in a Home Stay
• Living on campus
• Catering on campus
• TV licence
• Telephone facilities 
• Electrical appliances
• Insurance
• Computing

Arrival Information

• Registering with a Doctor
• Emergency Information
• Places of worship
• Police registration
• Local supermarkets
• Fast food in the area
• Buses in Plymouth
• Opening a bank account
• Cultural differences and how to deal with being away from home

Once you have settled in

• Visa renewal
• Social Programme
• Payment of fees
• Travel & visas
• Extra-curricular activities
• Working in the UK
• Welfare & Support

Please note: The information here is relevant for full-time students who will be spending 6 months or more at UCP Marjon. 

However, for short course participants, many sections will also be of interest. Please see especially the sections on The International Education Team, What clothes should I bring?, Telephone facilities , Social Programme, Catering on campus,  Sport facilities.