Support While You Study in UK

In the UK, the most important thing is that foreign students are healthy and safe. Moving to the UK to study is exciting, but we know that getting used to a new country with different customs, languages, food, and money can also be scary.

At every step of the way, there are people who can help you with your studies. At every step of your journey, you will have all the physical and mental help and support you need, from friendly teachers to great pastoral care.

Because our universities are so different from each other, foreign students feel at home in the UK. Twenty percent of the people who teach in the UK are not from there. This means that you will meet people from all over the world, no matter what you study. 

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Pastoral care

Pastoral care is a broad name for a number of services that help students feel better on an emotional, mental, and spiritual level. A lot of this advice and help is made especially for the needs of international students.

It can be anything from making sure you get a warm welcome when you arrive to helping you get a student visa, plan your journey, or learn English while you are in school.

Pastoral care is meant to calm your worries before you leave, so you can focus on getting ready for your studies and immersing yourself in British culture.

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Where should I turn for support?

The people who work at universities in the UK are there to help you, both in the classroom and outside of it. If you need help, there are many places you can go. Most of the time, these services are free and paid for by your university, so don’t be afraid to ask for help if you need it.

• International office: You may have already talked to people from the international office before you went to the UK. They offer a variety of services, such as help with immigration, travel, and where to stay. But they’re also a great place to go for help while you’re in the UK because they know about all the problems foreign students may face while they’re there.
• Student wellbeing service: There are many services set up at UK universities to help their students feel better. This includes helplines that are open 24 hours a day, one-on-one meetings with trained counsellors, and services where people can help each other.
• Academic tutor: Talk to your personal teacher if your schoolwork is making you feel stressed or if you are having problems. Most universities give you a specific staff person who knows about your course at the start of each academic year.
• Accommodations team: There is a good chance that there will be a group of teachers on hand to assist students if you reside in a university-owned dorm.
• Student’s Union: Student’s unions are groups that are run by the students themselves and look out for their best interests. Your student’s union will be a place you can go for whatever you need. It will give you help and advice and set up many events outside of class.

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Covid-19 support

Since the start of the pandemic, UK universities have put in place a number of COVID-19 support services for foreign students. These include airport pick-up services, help during self-isolation periods, and food packages.

During the pandemic, universities are also giving more help for mental health, and many have started programmes to help students stay busy and socialise in a safe way.