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Your
Pre-Departure
Guide
2014/15
Welcome To
Anglia Ruskin University
Student Services
International Student Advice
Welcome
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 information
which 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 Shanahan
Head International Student Advice Service
From left to right:
Amandine Croison, International Student Adviser,
Cambridge.
Caroline Shanahan, Head of International
Student 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.
Welcome
Your Pre-Departure Guide
Welcome to
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Contents
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Section 1: Planning your arrival
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Section 2: Enrolment and paying your fees to Anglia Ruskin
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Section 3: Finding accommodation
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Section 4: Arriving in the UK
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Section 5: Organising your travel to your campus
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Section 6: Life in the UK
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Section 7: Your studies/Academic Life
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Useful Contacts 36
Checklist
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1.1Admissions
1.2 International Orientation & Welcome
1.3 Our academic calendar
1.4 Cost of Living
1.5 English Language and Study Sills preparation
1.6 Visas and Immigration
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2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
On line enrolment (registration)
Paying your tuition fees: students from countries outside the EU
Methods of payment
Paying your tuition fees: students from EU countries
Study abroad/Visiting Undergraduate students
3.1 Our University accommodation
3.2 Applying for University Accommodation
3.3 Private sector accommodation (non-University)
4.1 Passing through immigration
4.2 Customs Control
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5.2
5.3
5.4
5.5
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6.2
6.3
6.4
Heathrow airport pick up
Using public transport
Travelling to Cambridge
Travelling to Chelmsford
Travelling to Peterborough
Registering with the Police
Opening a UK bank account
General Health Advice
Using the National Health Service
7.1 How your course is organised
7.2 Support for students
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1.1
Section 1.
Planning your arrival
Admissions - next steps
Before 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.
1.1.1 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:
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Your course and University procedures:
Information about your course and your timetable
Our academic system and advice on study techniques
University Rules and Regulations
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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
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Practical advice:
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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1.2
Section 1.
International Orientation
and Welcome
1.2.1 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 students
18 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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Our academic calendar
1.3.1 Academic year 2014-15 semester dates:
Semester 1
Orientation programme for new students: Welcome Week: Teaching weeks: Christmas vacation: Semester 1 examinations: Thursday 18 Sept 2014
Monday 22 Sept - Friday 26 Sept
Monday 29 Sept - Friday 19 Dec
Saturday 20 Dec - Friday 2 January 2015
Tuesday 6 Jan 2015 – Monday 12 Jan 2015
Semester 2
Orientation programme for new students:
Teaching weeks: Easter vacation: Teaching recommences: Semester 2 examinations: Thursday 29 January 2015
Monday 2 February - Friday 11 April
Saturday 28 March - Sunday 12 April
Monday 13 April - Friday 8 May
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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1.4
Section 1.
Cost of living in the UK
In 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 Food Clothing Books and stationery Personal (toiletries, laundry, etc) Telephone Socialising Travel (within the UK)
Miscellaneous £400
Total Approximate monthly
£4500
£1500
£350
£250
£500
£250
£400
£300
£8450
£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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Section 1.
English Language and
Study Skills Preparation
To help you prepare for your studies you will find additional learning materials at:
www.prepareforsuccess.org.uk
www.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.
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Visas and immigration
Before 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.
1.6.1 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.
1.6.2 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 need
a 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.
1.6.3 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:
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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.
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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.
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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 technology
courses. 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
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 click
www.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
PLEASE
for and are granted a student visitor visa in your
REMEMBER:
home country before you travel. You can apply
Student visitor
up to three months in advance of the start
visa holders cannot
of your course and processing times
work in the UK and
are normally around three weeks
cannot extend a
(subject to variation so check the web for
student visitor
processing times) www.gov.uk/study-visit-visa.
visa in the UK.
It costs £83 to apply for entry clearance as a student
visitor. 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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1.6.5 Bringing 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.
1.6.6 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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2.1
Section 2.
Enrolment & Paying your fees
to Anglia Ruskin University
On-line enrolment
(registration)
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 (nonEU if required in your offer letter).
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 online 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
If you are in possession of any type visa to be until you have formally enrolled with our University
in the UK there is one further requirement that and paid the required tuition fees or provided an
you must complete before you are fully registered/ official sponsor letter.
enrolled at our University. You must take your
passport to our University Information Centre As part of the enrolment process you will be asked
(i-Centre) as soon as you arrive so that a copy of to show your original education certificates as
your passport and your visa can be stored onto stated on your application form; so remember to
our record system. If are already in the UK and bring them with you.
have a Biometric Residence Permit you will also
need to take it to our i-Centre.
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Paying your tuition fees:
students from countries
outside the EU
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.
2.2.1 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.
2.2.2Sponsored 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.
2.2.3Scholarships
If you have been awarded an Anglia Ruskin
University scholarship the amount of your scholarship will automatically be shown as you register
on-line. The amount you must pay at registration
will be adjusted along with your instalment payment. If your scholarship is not shown as you
register please e-mail fees@anglia.ac.uk.
Please
note:
If you have been
awarded a ‘Laptop’
scholarship this will not
be reflected in the tuition
fee. You will be able to
collect your laptop on
arrival at our University.
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2.3
Section 2.
Methods of payment
2.3.1 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.
2.3.2 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.
2.3.3 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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The University bank account for both the Cambridge and Chelmsford campuses is:
Barclays Bank Plc, 2 High Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1BG, UK
Sort Code: 20-19-95
Account No: 40116890
Cheques should be made payable to: ANGLIA RUSKIN UNIVERSITY
The IBAN number is GB52 BARC 2019 9540 1168 90 The SwiftBIC number is BARCGB22
2.3.4 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.
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.
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Section 2.
Paying your Tuition fees:
students from European
Union (EU) countries
2.4.1 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.
2.4.2 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.
2.4.3 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’.
2.4.4 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.
2.4.5 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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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.
Study abroad/Visiting
undergraduate students
The 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.
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3.1
Section 3.
Finding Accommodation
Our University accommodation
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 be
living in our accommodation. If you have a strong cultural or dietary belief, which
prevents you from living in this environment, you may want to consider finding
your own accommodation in the private sector. Our Residential Service can
provide you with private sector accommodation options:
www.anglia.ac.uk/privatesector
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Students under 18
If 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 semester
A 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 / families
We 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.
Applying for University
Accommodation
When to apply
Apply 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 will an offer of accommodation
be 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 accommodation
Follow the instructions in the email we send you
and do keep to the deadlines given or you may
How to apply
lose the room if you don’t respond in time. At the
You need to apply online at: www.anglia.ac.uk/ time you accept your offer you will also need to
housing. If you experience any problems applying pay your first rent instalment.
on line please contact our Residential Service at
the campus where you will be studying. Contact
Please note:
details can be found at the back of this guide.
On campus rooms with private
facilities always fill up fast and
cannot be guaranteed.
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Section 3.
3.2
Accommodation contracts
Payment of Accommodation Fees
Our 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
Your 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.
Arrival details
Once 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.
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Private sector accommodation 3.3
(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 room
Look 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 renting
Please 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 housing
A 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 stay
If 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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Section 4.
Arriving in the UK
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
4.2
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 nonEU 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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Section 5.
Organising your travel to your campus
Heathrow Airport Pick Up
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 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
As students arrive on so many different flights early afternoon wherever possible. Bookings for
from all over the world and at many different the Heathrow airport pick up can be made at
airports we hope you understand that we cannot www.anglia.ac.uk/internationalarrivals
collect everybody. We have however added extra
collection times this year to help those students If you cannot attend the International Orientation
who would like to use this service.
programme you must arrive in time to attend your
Faculty Welcome Event check www.anglia.ac.uk/
The good news is that Anglia Ruskin’s Cambridge welcome for details.
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.
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Using public transport to
travel to our University
5.2
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)
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.
Buses and Coaches in the UK
Visit: 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 UK
Visit: 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 Underground
Visit: 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.
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5.3
Section 5.
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
5.3.1 Travelling from London Heathrow Airport to Cambridge
Coach
National 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 Train
Follow 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.
5.3.2 Travelling from London Gatwick Airport to Cambridge
Coach
Follow 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.
Train
Follow 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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5.3.3 Travelling from London Stansted Airport to Cambridge
Coach
National 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.
Train
Follow 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.
5.3.4 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.
Coach
National 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.
Train
Take 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.
5.3.5 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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5.4
Section 5.
Travelling to Chelmsford
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.
5.4.1 Travelling from London Heathrow Airport to Chelmsford
Coach
Follow 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.
You 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.
5.4.2 Travelling from London Gatwick Airport to Chelmsford
Train and Coach
Buy 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.
Buy 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.
5.4.3 Travelling from London Stansted Airport to Chelmsford
Train
There 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).
Bus
This 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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5.4.4 Travelling from London Luton Airport to Chelmsford
Train
Take 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.
Coach
The 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.
5.4.5 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 airport
5.5
Take 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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6.1
Section 6.
Life in the UK
Police registration
Firstly 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 1JG
Tel: +44 (0)1223 358966
You 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 1NF
Tel: +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
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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6.2
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 Advice
The 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
Section 6.
Life in the UK
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) before
travelling to the UK. For more advice visit www.ukcisa.org.uk and click ‘health
and health care’ for detailed information.
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7.1
Section 7.
Your 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 Level
Level 4 - Equivalent to first year full time undergraduate study
Level 5 - (Diploma), normally taken by second year students
Level 6 - Equivalent to third and final year of full-time undergraduate study
Level 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.
Your studies/academic Life
Support for students
An 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
Useful contacts
Cambridge Campus
East Road
Cambridge CB1 1PT, UK
www.anglia.ac.uk
International Student Advice Service
Room Hel 122, Helmore Building,
Cambridge Campus
Tel: + 44 (0)1223 698135/698073
Email: internationaladvice@anglia.ac.uk
International Admissions (non EU)
Tel: +44 (0)1245 683680
Email: 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 Office
Room EAS 001 – Eastings building
Cambridge Campus
Tel: +44 (0)1223 698900
Fax: +44 (0)1223 417706
Email: cambaccom@anglia.ac.uk
Web: www.anglia.ac.uk/housing
Student Services
3rd floor Helmore Building,
Cambridge Campus
Tel: +44 (0)1245 493131 ext 6701
Web: www.anglia.ac.uk/studentservices
Security Office for Emergency Contact
Chelmsford Campus
Bishop Hall Lane
Chelmsford, CM1 1SQ, UK
www.anglia.ac.uk
International Student Advice Service
2nd Floor
Tindal Building
Tel: + 44 1245 684285/684297
Email: internationaladvice@anglia.ac.uk
International Admissions (non EU)
Tel: +44 (0)1245 683680
Email: 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 Office
Ashby House,
Rivermead Campus
Tel: +44 (0)1245 683110
Fax: +44 (0)1245 257316
Email: essexaccom@anglia.ac.uk
www.anglia.ac.uk/housing
Student Services
2nd Floor, Tindal Building
Rivermead Campus
Tel: +44 1245 493131 Ext 6700
Web: www.anglia.ac.uk/studentservices
Security Office for Emergency Contact
Cambridge Tel: +44 1223 417734
Chelmsford Tel: +44 1245 495918
Peterborough
British Council – advice on studying in the UK
Guild House, Swain Court
Oundle Road
Peterborough
PE2 9PW
www.educationuk.org
www.anglia.ac.uk
www.ukcisa.org.uk
Outside our University
UK Visas
Heathrow Airport:
Tel: +44 (0)844 335 1801
www.gov.uk/visas-immigration
www.heathrowairport.com
UKCISA – The Council for
International Education
Extensive advice for International students
Checklist
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Checklist
Before 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 Tick
Student visa – Non - EEA...................................................................... 8
Accommodation.................................................................................. 18
Payment of my tuition fee online by credit card.................................... 16
Reserve my place on the International Orientation Programme.............. 4
Transport within the UK to Anglia Ruskin/Airport pick up...................... 24
Medical insurance............................................................................... 31
BRING the following in your hand luggage
The letter from our Admission Office confirming your place on
a full-time course with us (EEA students).............................................. 2
Your CAS letter (Tier 4 student visa holders).......................................... 8
Your 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.
Peterborough
East Road
Cambridge
CB1 1PT
United Kingdom
Bishop Hall Lane
Chelmsford
CM1 1SQ
United Kingdom
Guild House, Swain Court
Oundle Road
Peterborough
PE2 9PW
United Kingdom
For all enquiries, contact our advisers on:
Tel: +44 1223 698135/698073 or 1245 684285
Email: internationalarrivals@anglia.ac.uk
Web: www.anglia.ac.uk/internationalarrivals
www.anglia.ac.uk/isas
Student Services
International Student Advice
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