As an international student, we appreciate that you may have difficulties at the start of your studies. It may be your first time away from home or it may be your first time in the UK experiencing some rainy weather and a different culture to what you're used to. You may miss home in the early days or you may be very happy to be away from home!
However you are feeling and whatever advice you need, International Student Advice (ISA) is here to give you the support you may need. We offer immigration advice when needed and can help you settle into University life by making friends and having a great experience.
We offer specialist student immigration advice for free. Immigration can be complex so we are here to help you interpret and make decisions on which visa you need to study in the UK and we can also help with your application. We can explain the rules and conditions associated with your visa, including attendance on your course, what part time work you can do and if you can do a placement.
We are authorised by the OISC (Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner), an independent organisation that monitors immigration advice and services. We operate within the OISC Code of Standards when giving immigration advice to international students. We are also guided by the UK Council for International Student Affairs (UKCISA) and the Association of International Student Advisers (AISA).
Please read our Client Care Agreement for international students before receiving advice from International Student Advice (ISA).
We liaise directly with the Home Office and our specialist advice includes:
Plus we provide guidance on:
If you are a new student, please look at our online ‘International Student Welcome’ below for arrivals information.
We look forward to welcoming you to the University of Plymouth.
Email: studentservices@plymouth.ac.uk
(we aim to respond to your email within two working days)
Call: +44 1752 587676
Talk to one of the ISA team via Zoom: chat with us live 09:30–10:30, Monday to Friday.
We are also available for in-person sessions at the Student Hub in the Charles Seale-Hayne library on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 15:00–16:00 (no need to book).
There are many things to consider when you move to the UK to study – the difference in the style of teaching, the UK healthcare system as well the general culture shock in moving to a new country.
