Our International Student Support and Advice service provides international and overseas students with the necessary guidance and support to ensure successful transition to living and learning in the United Kingdom.
Our International Student Support and Advice service provides international and overseas students with the necessary guidance and support to ensure successful transition to living and learning in the United Kingdom. We provide:
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As an overseas national, you may be unsure on what you need to do to access healthcare during your studies. This section provides advice on looking after yourself in the UK and how to access healthcare services to obtain medical advice and treatment via the UK's National Health Service (NHS).
When you applied for your student route visa, you will have paid the immigration health surcharge. This provides access to healthcare during your studies, though some services may still accrue a cost.
When you arrive in the UK, you may be asked for evidence of your immigration status when accessing healthcare. You can do so by presenting your vignette, BRP, visa decision letter or digital share code.
The UK Government have produced a guide for migrants on what you are entitled to, and how to go about registering with the various services within the NHS. You can also check out the useful video below detailing how to access medical care in the UK:
You must register with a doctor as soon as you arrive in the UK. A GP (General Practice) is a doctor who manages your general medical needs. For most issues, a GP practice is usually the first place you will go. You will need to make sure that you register with a GP close to where you will be living.
You can register online via the practice website, or find a different practice using the NHS website's GP finder.
At the University of Sunderland in London, we support our international students with all aspects of choosing a career, searching for jobs, gaining relevant experience, developing transferable skills, writing applications and preparing for interviews. We’re also here to support you if you’re interested in working for yourself after you graduate. We offer a wide range of support, including one-to-one appointments, group-work sessions, events and online resources. You’ll also find some of this support within your academic programme.
Working while you study as an international student is a popular way to gain work experience and employers are increasingly interested in hearing how you have developed skills beyond the core components of your academic programme.
Every student who is granted a valid Student Route visa to study a full-time programme at the University of Sunderland should have a right to work while studying, however the working limits depend on the course you intend to study.
If you are studying for a qualification at degree level or above you can usually:
We advise you to check your eligibility to work during your studies with the UK Council for Student Affairs (UKCISA), you can also check your BRP card as your working restriction(s) should be specified on there. There are also some types of work you must not do during your studies under your Student visa (e.g. work self-employed or start a business).
When you undertake paid work in the UK, you should earn the UK’s National Minimum Wage or more. In order to work in the UK you will need:
The Careers team at the University of Sunderland in London can assist students with all aspects of their career planning from interview preparation, skill building, enhancing their CV, and starting your own business. Students can log in to Career Lab or get in touch with the team at careers-london@sunderland.ac.uk to book an appointment with an advisor, get feedback on your CV or ask a question.
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