The International Office University of Sussex - The Ten Most Frequently Asked Questions!

The Ten Most Frequently Asked Questions!

It will be worth your while to take a minute to glance through these - and it may save you a last minute 'panic' call to us:

Q: How much money do I need to bring with me for initial expenses?
Q: How do I transfer funds to the United Kingdom?
Q: Must I bring cooking pots, utensils etc?
Q: What bedding is supplied and what must I bring?
Q: How can someone from home contact me during my first few days at Sussex?
Q: Can I send my luggage in advance?
Q: Can I work while studying in the UK?
Q: When should I expect to hear from the University again?
Q: When should I arrive?
Q: If I am not allocated University-managed accommodation what can I do?

Q: How much money do I need to bring with me for initial expenses?

A: You will need to bring sufficient funds to cover:

the Tuition Fee if you are a self-financing student
funds for your first term's accommodation which must be paid within two weeks of you occupying your room. See Accommodation section.
the Police registration fee (if you are required to register with the Police - this will be stamped in your passport on entry to the UK). This currently costs £34.00 and you must pay this on registration.
enough cash to meet any incidentals that occur in your first week, i.e. train and taxi fares, meals and hotels, if necessary.

Q: How do I transfer funds to the United Kingdom?

A: This is explained comprehensively in the Fees & Finance section.

Q: Must I bring cooking pots, utensils etc?

A: You will need to provide these items for yourself but these can be bought on campus or locally quite reasonably after your arrival.

Q: What bedding is supplied and what must I bring?

A: You will need to provide your own towels and bed linen. However, a linen bale can be hired at a cost of £10 per term.

Q: How can someone from home contact me during my first few days at Sussex?

A: The International & Study Abroad Office (+44 1273 678422) will be happy to take a message from your family to pass on to you, by relaying the message to your School of Studies/Graduate Research Centre and to your residence. It is important, therefore, that you check your mail box in each place regularly for written messages.

See also Your Correspondence in the Accommodation section.

Q: Can I send my luggage in advance?

A: Yes, this is possible but please see the Accommodation section for certain conditions.

Q: Can I work while studying in the UK?

A: With the exception of short-term students, all others are allowed to work part-time while studying.

Q: When should I expect to hear from the University again?

A:We shall be writing to you before your arrival at the University.

For students commencing in October we shall write to you at the following times:

a) All students will be sent a mailing during June by the International & Study Abroad Office, with details of travel arrangements.

b) There will be a further mailing with details of the Welcome and Information Programme and registration in early September.

For all students commencing in January, the International & Study Abroad Office will write in November.

Q: When should I arrive?

A:Arrival details will be sent as above but please see Arrival Information.

Q: If I am not allocated University-managed accommodation what can I do?

A:Click here for a list of private rented accommodation and here for visitors accommodaton

The International and Study Abroad Office

The Ten Most Frequently Asked Questions!

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Study Abroad Office