Pre-Arrival

Information for students arriving to a UK OnCampus centre.

Before you arrive at your OnCampus centre, you will be contacted with more information about what you need to bring with you and what will happen during Induction.

Below, we have laid out the pre-arrival requirements, what you need to bring with you, how to pay, and what to expect on arrival to the UK.
For students arriving into our centres in Europe, please visit the relevant centre page:
If you have any further queries, please contact the team at your OnCampus Centre via email or phone. Contact details can be found on the Student Support page.

Pre-arrival requirements

Visa information

As an international student planning to take a full-time course in your chosen centre, it is likely you will need to apply for a Student Visa (formerly Tier 4 student visa). You can read our full Visa information here.

Visa and immigration rules change frequently, so please make sure you contact your nearest British diplomatic post to get up-to-date information on the visa application process, requirements, fees and supporting documents. We can provide support and guidance if you have any questions. Please contact the centre or our Immigration Compliance and Advice Team at [email protected].

What to bring with you

You will need to show your OnCampus enrolment documents to the Immigration Officer on arrival so please make sure they are placed safely in your carry-on hand luggage.

How to pay

We want to make paying your fees as easy as possible. They can be paid using our online payments platform: Convera® GlobalPay for Students.

This fast and reliable service allows you to pay in your local currency via bank transfer, Visa/Mastercard, or by using a wide range of local online payment options, including WeChat Pay, UnionPay, India NetBanking and more, without incurring any transaction charges.

Klarna and bank transfer are also available for UK domestic payments through the platform.

Local payment option logos

Benefits:

  • Pay fees in your local currency.
  • Avoid fees and international foreign exchange charges from your bank.
  • Easy to use on smartphones and other mobile devices.
  • Pay online or by bank transfer.
  • Rest assured knowing your payments are received in full by OnCampus.
  • Track your payment status by text and email.
  • Get price and payment options upfront with a price comparison, too.

Pay now with Convera® GlobalPay for Students.

Important: A payment reference must be provided so that the university can identify funds on safe arrival into our account. This must be the student reference number as stated on your offer document. This reference means that we can then allocate the funds against your invoice accordingly. Failure to include a reference may mean we have to contact you again to establish your proof of payment.

If you need any further payment assistance, please call our Finance team on +44 (0)1223 942 300. You can also watch this video on how to pay through Convera GlobalPay for Students.

What to expect on arrival to the UK

Once you arrive, you will need to pass through immigration, so follow the signs to Passport Control. The Immigration Officer will ask you about the purpose of your visit to the UK. It is important that you answer these questions in detail, politely and keep calm. Make sure you have all the required supporting documents in your carry-on luggage.

Students from some countries may be asked to have a chest x-ray before collecting their luggage you can check if you will need to do this with your local British Council.

If you experience any problems at Passport control, please contact the team at your OnCampus Centre.

Preparing to study with OnCampus

Starting a new programme of study in a new country is exciting! We also know it can be a little daunting, with lots to arrange and learn about. OnCampus will support you every step of the way.