Typical questions

• • Where can I get information on employment regulations for Chinese students?

• • What standards do UK professors expect from my work?

Starting points

• • This section offers starting points for international students studying in the UK. This is a very broad term and can encompass individuals with varying degrees of experience of the language and culture.

• • Common issues may relate both to language skills (advice on grammar and proofreading) as well as academic standards expected by the British education system. Many questions relating to coursework are shared by UK residents and are covered in the Study Skills chapter. Also relevant are the Literature Searching and Reference Management chapters. The Modern Languages chapter has links to useful dictionaries and translation tools.

Recommended resources

Key organisations

National Union of Students (NUS)

www.nus.org.uk

Offers support and advice to all categories of students. Its website includes information and news relating to international students.

UK Council for International Student Affairs (UKCISA)

www.ukcisa.org.uk

National advisory body. Its website offers free access to an information section for international students covering a range of topics from visas to studying and working in the UK. It also has a section for university support staff with advice and statistics on international student numbers.

Study guides

Prepare for Success

www.prepareforsuccess.org.uk

Supported by the UK Council for International Student Affairs (UKCISA), this great free website takes international students through a series of interactive exercises designed to teach them about studying in the UK. Topics covered by this include what to expect from lecturers, methods of teaching and assessment.

Study UK [Basic]

study-uk.britishcouncil.org

Basic introductory site created by the British Council. Covers how to apply for courses, student finance and finding accommodation. There is also a section on UK life and culture.

International Student Calculator

international.studentcalculator.org

Website created by independent charity Brightside, which aims to prepare international students for the financial side of living in the UK. Includes helpful tips on living costs and balancing budgets!