The University for

World-Class Professionals

Welcome to MMU
Arrival Guide for
International Students 2010

www.mmu.ac.uk/international
Welcome from the
Vice Chancellor

Dear Student,

I would like to congratulate you on receiving

an offer of a place at Manchester
Metropolitan University – the University for
World-Class Professionals. I hope this guide
will help you in your preparations in coming
to MMU to embark upon the next stage of
your academic career.
MMU is one of the largest and most popular
universities in the UK. You will be joining a
diverse student community of over 35,000 students, including
3,000 international students from over 100 different countries.
Whether you will be joining one of our campuses in Manchester
or Cheshire, you will become part of a vibrant student community.
The city of Manchester is one of the UK’s most dynamic and
exciting cities. Our Cheshire campus offers a friendly and relaxed
atmosphere with the beautiful countryside on its doorstep.
Please do not hesitate to contact MMU International if you need
any further assistance or information. We look forward to
welcoming you to the University, and sincerely hope that you
enjoy your time with us.

With best wishes,

Professor John Brooks

Vice Chancellor

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Before You Leave: Checklist

To help you with pre-departure preparations, the following checklist will provide a few reminders of the
key things you will need to do before you travel to MMU:
Apply for your visa (if applicable)
Book accommodation
Make your travel arrangements
Notify the MMU International Airport Welcome Scheme of arrival details
Decide method of payment for tuition fees and accommodation
Leave photocopies of important documents (e.g. exam certificates, travellers cheques,
insurance policy and passport) details/copies with family/friends
Take in your hand luggage:
Valid passport, with visa/UK entry
Offer letter from MMU
Original documents to prove financial support for tuition fees and maintenance
Proof of home address/bank statements (for opening bank account in UK)
Proof of scholarship/sponsor letter (if applicable)
Original offer letter from the University stating home address (for opening bank account in UK)
Originals of important documents (e.g. exam certification/transcripts, travellers cheques,
insurance policy, passport)
List of contents of luggage (in case of insurance claim)
Health certificate/check-up
Vaccination certificates (e.g. Rubella)
Any prescribed drugs/medicine, plus doctor’s letter
Contact lens/glasses prescription
Details of your destination – address/telephone number
Proof of purchase for IT equipment (for UK customs)
British currency (approx. £300)
Spare passport-sized photographs
Pack in your suitcase:
Photocopies of important documents
(e.g. exam certificates, travellers cheques, insurance policy, passport, bank statements etc).
Leave details/copies with family/friends
Some warm clothing and comfortable shoes to walk in
Photos, posters, pictures of family and home
Sharp objects (e.g. scissors, razorblades) in suitcase, not hand luggage

Key Dates for Your Diary

15 – 17 September: Welcome and Orientation Programme for new incoming
international students
Autumn Term: 20 September 2010 to 17 December 2010
Spring Term: 10 January 2011 to 08 April 2011
Summer Term: 02 May 2011 to 24 June 2011

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Money Matters: How and When
to Pay Your Tuition Fees

One of the biggest concerns of international apply for your Tier 4 student visa. It can take
students is how and when they have to pay their several weeks for your student visa to be
tuition fees. All international students (from outside processed; you should therefore make
of the EU) who pay their own fees must pay a arrangements for your student visa application
deposit towards their tuition fees prior to arrival in well in advance of the course start date. For
the UK of between £2,000 and £5,000. Your tuition more information and advice please go to
fee deposit will be confirmed in your offer letter. www.ukvisas.go.uk/en
Your deposit can be paid online through our
After paying their initial deposit, students have
website: https://www.ecommercegateway.co.uk/
the option of paying the remainder of their tuition
mmu/default.asp
fees by or at enrolment, or in instalments. If a
Don’t forget to print a copy of the email payment student chooses to pay the remaining tuition
acknowledgement for your visa application. fees by instalments MMU can offer three equal
payments (payments are due in December,
Students who have met all the conditions of their
January and April).
offer and paid the full tuition fee deposit will
receive a CAS (Confirmation of Acceptance for For further information, visit:
Studies) number. With this CAS number, you can www.mmu.ac.uk/international/courses/how.php

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Visa Information

All international students from outside the tuition. The CAS certificate will be sent by email
EEA/Switzerland who are coming to UK for the including your personal, course and financial
purpose of study need a visa from a University that details. The CAS certificate will also include a list
has a sponsor licence (which MMU does). If you are of documents that were used as ‘evidence used to
planning to come to MMU for less than six months obtain offer’. You must submit the originals of all
you can apply for a student visitor visa. If you plan these documents with your visa application. If you
to come for more than six months you will need to have any enquiries about your CAS number, please
apply as a Tier 4 General/Adult Student. You contact us on [email protected]
must apply for your visa before travelling to the
Before applying for your visa, please consider using
UK. If you are already in the UK you may consider
the points-based calculator to calculate how many
applying for an extension here. Both processes
points you may get under the points-based system:
can take some time, so be sure to start the
www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/pointscalculator
process early. Please refer to the following Q&A
published by the UK Borders Agency (UKBA): For more information about processing times of
www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitecontent/ visa in your home country please visit:
documents/studying/t4-qanda-students.pdf www.ukvisas.gov.uk/en/howtoapply/processingtimes.
Please note that a CAS is valid for 6 months only
Student Visitors and you can use it 3 months before the start of
Short term students (such as those on a 3 – 6 your course.
month exchange programme) are able to come to
the UK as student visitors. You can stay in the ATAS Certificate
UK up to six-months; you must not intend to work; If you have to apply for an ATAS Certificate from
have adequate financial resources for maintenance; the UK government, you must have this certificate
and accommodation and must be unconditionally and provide it together with your CAS number and
accepted for a study programme. Student visitors visa application. Information about ATAS
are not be able to extend/change to normal student Certificates and the application procedure is
status at the end of the 6 months. available at www.fco.gov.uk/atas. Many students
have experienced long delays in obtaining a
Tier 4 General/Adult Student certificate, thus please take this into consideration.
Long term students (including pre-sessional You will need to present your ATAS certificate
English students) can apply to come to or remain in during pre-enrolment in Welcome Week.
the UK as a General/Adult student for the purpose
of study under Tier 4 (General) of the points-based Students Currently the UK and
system. As the system implies, to qualify for a visa
you have to score a total of 40 points. You can
Wishing to Extend Leave to
obtain 30 points for the Confirmation of Acceptance Remain in the UK
for Studies (CAS) and 10 points for showing that If you are already in the UK, please note we can
you can cover your course fees and living costs. only enrol students at MMU who have a student
The CAS is a unique reference number and is visa bearing our sponsor licence number
confirmation of an unconditional offer of a place (exceptions include those students who have a
on a course of study at a University. You may be student visa dated before the 5th of October 2009,
issued with a CAS by more than one institution but or individuals with Tier 1 visa, Tier 2 visa and
when you use the CAS issued by MMU to apply for dependent visa). Thus you will have to apply for a
your visa, the UKBA will expect you to study at new visa to remain in the UK. If there is going to
MMU only. MMU will send you a CAS certificate be a gap of more than one month between the end
bearing your CAS number once you have accepted of your current visa and the start of your new
an unconditional offer and paid the deposit towards course you will have to go back home and apply

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 Students with Families
If your spouse and/or children are EEA/Swiss
citizens then they do not have to apply for a visa
before coming to the UK. They should apply to the
UKBA for confirmation of their immigration status
after they arrive in the UK. If you and/or your
family are not EEA or Swiss citizens then each
family member needs to apply for a visa as a PBS
Dependant. Please note that if you are joining a
pre-sessional course of less than six months you
will no longer be able to bring your family with
you. Further details are on the UKBA website:
www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/studyingintheuk. Your
family can apply by submitting the VAF10 – PBS
Dependant application form, which can be obtained
online: www.ukvisas.gov.uk/en/howtoapply/vafs.
Your family will be granted immigration permission
for the same length of time as you have. Please
obtain further advice from your local British
Embassy / High Commission regarding the
relevant forms and procedures if your family plan
to come to the UK.
from there. If there is an overlap between the end
of your current visa and the start of your new
course, you may have to apply to extend your visa
in the UK, please be sure to apply well in advance
to ensure you will be able to enrol on time. For
more information about processing times in your
home country please visit: www.ukvisas.gov.uk/en/
howtoapply/processingtimes

How to Apply for an Entry Visa

to the UK
For more information about how you can apply for
permission to come to or remain in the UK as a Tier
4 General/Adult student or a student visitor please
go to the UKBA website:
www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/studyingintheuk.
The UK government website www.ukvisas.gov.uk
is also very useful. Got to the section marked “Do
I need a Visa?” and read through the information
sheet for Tier 4. You can also check whether you
are able to make an online application or submit a
paper application form.

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Accommodation

Coming to live in Manchester or at MMU Cheshire the Accommodation Office or Manchester Student
will be an enjoyable experience, and you will have Homes for advice.
the continued support of all the staff in the
University’s support services. In addition to the Arriving into Manchester or
eight university-owned and leased halls in Cheshire
Manchester, MMU students have access to around
30 privately-owned halls and all full-time first year At the Airport
students will find student accommodation in either If you have been granted a Tier 4 visa you
University or privately owned halls, as long as the shouldn’t have any problems going through
application is received before 31 August. We also immigration control at the airport. Please make
offer adapted rooms for students with mobility sure that all your supporting documents are easily
difficulties. MMU Cheshire students also have a available in your hand luggage. The Immigration
great choice of residential accommodation, Officer will date stamp your passport after checking
including flats and traditional halls. To view images your passport and documents. During busy periods
and details of all the accommodation, visit the it can take long to clear through immigration
Accommodation website: www.mmu.ac.uk/ control. Though highly unlikely, should you
accommodation experience problems at immigration control,
contact the Immigration and Welfare team (0161
How to Apply for Accommodation 247 1022, option 3) or UK Immigration Appeals
Advisory Service on 0161 834 9942.
As soon as you have firmly accepted an offer of a
course at MMU, i.e. you hold an Unconditional Don’t forget that MMU International offers a free
Firm (UF) or Conditional Firm (CF) offer, you are airport welcome service to international students.
eligible to apply for accommodation from April. Once you have booked your flights to Manchester,
Applications are made online on the you must notify MMU International of your flight
accommodation website. You will need your MMU details and arrival times. This is done by
ID to log into the system. The Accommodation completing a simple online form on our website:
Office will correspond with you regarding your www.mmu.ac.uk/international/touk/airport.php.
application by email, so please be sure to check Once we have your details and confirmed your
your email account during this time. collection, when you arrive into Manchester there
will a friendly face to greet you at the airport and
you will be taken to your accommodation.
Private Sector Accommodation
If you would like to seek your own private If you decide to make your own way to your
accommodation, please visit Manchester Student accommodation, you can be assured that it is easy
Homes (MSH) – the University’s official source of to reach the University by yourself. Being a main
private sector student accommodation. For further hub in the north of England, Manchester and
information, visit the MSH website: Cheshire benefit from excellent transport links.
www.manchesterstudenthomes.com. Cheshire Manchester and Cheshire are conveniently located
students should visit the MMU Cheshire Student near to Manchester Airport. It is only around 10
miles (16 km) from the airport to the All Saints
Pad website: www.mmucheshirestudentpad.co.uk
campus in central Manchester, and the journey
Please note that regardless of whether you apply to takes around 20 minutes by road. From the airport
MMU halls or private sector accommodation, you to our Crewe campus, the journey is 28 miles (45
will be required to sign a contract/Terms of km) and takes around 40 minutes by road. It is also
Occupancy, which ties you to your accommodation possible to catch the train from the airport to
for a fixed period of time. You should not sign a Manchester city centre or to Crewe. For further
contract unless you agree with the terms and travel information, visit the travel page on the
conditions of the agreement. If in doubt, contact MMU website: www.mmu.ac.uk/travel

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Campus Map: Manchester

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Campus Map: Cheshire

1 Accommodation & Welfare 16 Harley Hall

2 Barlow Hall 17 Laurence Building
3 Booth Hall 18 Library
4 Brock 19 Maths Centre
5 Campus Shop 20 Reception
6 Cheshire Contemporary Arts 21 Security Lodge
7 College House 22 Seeley Building
8 Valentine Building 23 Students’ Union
9 Couzens Building 24 Student Zone
10 Crewe Lecture Theatre 25 Studios
11 Davenport Hall 26 Wilson Building
12 Delaney
13 Frances Wood Crewe Campus
14 Gym Crewe Green Road, Crewe CW1 5DU
15 Halfway House Reception tel: + 44 (0) 161 247 5003

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Arrival Information: What to
Expect in the First Week

Welcome and Orientation Pre-Enrolment for International

Programme – 15 – 17 September Students
Once you have arrived into Manchester or Cheshire Pre-enrolment sessions for international students
and moved into your accommodation, the next step will be held during Welcome Week. EU students do
is your first trip onto the University campus for the not need to attend pre-enrolment sessions. The
Welcome and Orientation Programme. This is an purpose of the pre-enrolment session is to collect
informational and social event for all new some essential visa information from you which will
international students, and as it is such an important enable you to enrol online. You will need to bring
event, your attendance is essential. Therefore, your passport and biometric ID document, along
please book your flight tickets for arrival to with your offer letter from the University. We will
Manchester on or before the 15th of September 2010. also provide you with some important information
that you will need before starting your course.
N.B: Please ensure that your accommodation
contract allows you to move into from your chosen
arrival date. If you intend to arrive earlier than the Enrolment
date permitted in your contract, then you may Once you have successfully completed pre-
have to seek temporary accommodation for this enrolment, you will be eligible to enrol for your
extra period. course. To make this process quick and easy,
enrolment is normally completed online. Details of
During the Welcome and Orientation programme
how to enrol will be given to you when you arrive.
you will have a series of trips, presentations and
events to help you settle in. It is a great way of
familiarising yourself with the University and your Induction Week
new home, and to make new friends. Once you have successfully completed online
enrolment, you will then join your faculty during
For further details of the Welcome and Orientation
Induction Week. In the first week of term, students
Programme and to see the programme, please visit
are normally given a series of informational talks
the MMU International arrival pages:
and your timetable. You are now officially a student
www.mmu.ac.uk/international/touk/arrive.php
at MMU and the academic life begins!

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Arrival information: Essential including Barclays, HSBC, Halifax, Lloyds, Natwest,
RBS. This will give you a basic, preliminary account
Things to Do
– which will shorten the time it takes to open a
Once you have settled into your accommodation full account once you’re here. When you open your
and registered with the University, there are some account the bank will ask you to produce:
other important essential things that you will need
to do. These include registering with the police, Original letter of acceptance from the University;
opening a bank account and registering with a this should be addressed to your permanent home
doctor and dentist. If you need further help or Your passport
guidance about this we will be able to provide
Proof of your address in the UK (for instance, a
further information at the Welcome and Orientation
letter offering you a place in a hall of residence)
Programme.
A letter from your sponsor (your family or funding
Police Registration body) to confirm you have funding.
If you need to register with the police you should A letter of introduction from your own bank with
do so within seven days of arriving. Your visa or a recent bank statement (if possible).
passport stamp should tell you if registration is There are plenty of banks close to campus. In
necessary. Generally you won’t need to if you’re a general, banks are open Monday to Friday. Most
Commonwealth or EU citizen. have a student advisor to help you.
When registering remember to take the following: There is a useful guide for international students
your passport, your biometric ID document, two opening a UK bank account available on the UK
passport photographs, an acceptance letter from Council for International Student Affairs (UKCISA)
the University and money for the registration fee website: www.ukcisa.org.uk/student/
(currently £34 per person). bank_account.php
Students in Manchester should register at:
International Visitors Registration Office Registering with a Doctor
Greater Manchester Police
International students following a course lasting
Bootle Street, Manchester M2 5GU
6 months or more, and all students from EU
Tel: +44 (0)161 856 3320
countries, are eligible to obtain free health care
Students at MMU Cheshire should register at: from the National Health Service (NHS) from the
Crewe Police Station beginning of the course, as are their spouse and
Divisional Headquarters children – but not visiting relatives. You need to
Civic Centre, Crewe take a letter of enrolment from the University to
Cheshire CW1 2DQ register with a doctor (often referred to as a ‘GP’ –
Tel: +44 (0) 1244 350000 short for General Practitioner). Please make
arrangements to register with a doctor as soon as
We also have police registration sessions as part
you arrive. It is helpful if you bring your vaccination
of the MMU Welcome Programme.
history with you. If you are on a course of less than
6 months you should take out health care
Opening a UK Bank Account insurance, unless you are from an EU country or a
Transferring overseas bank accounts to the UK can country with a reciprocal health arrangement for
cause problems, so we recommend you open a new free health care. Visit www.mmu.ac.uk/
UK bank account, ideally before you arrive. You can international/living/healthcare.php for more
do this over the Internet with the main banks, information.

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Settling In

There are many services for international students For further details, visit the International Society
designed to help you to settle into your new website: www.orgs.man.ac.uk/intsoc
environment and to make the most of University
life. Here are some examples of some of the Places of Worship
departments within the University, as well as
Whatever your faith, Chaplains are here to serve all
external organisations, that you may find useful.
members of the University. You can meet them to
talk about any matter and they can be contacted
English Language Services for outside university hours. The Chaplains offer
International Students (ELSIS) spiritual help, friendship and support, confidential
ELSIS provides free English classes and one-to-one advice, prayer and study and information on places
tutorials for international students at MMU in every of worship for all faiths. For further details,
faculty during the Autumn and Spring terms, and including places of worship near campus, visit:
one-to-one individual writing consultations during www.mmu.ac.uk/sas/studentservices/faith.php
the third term and summer. We focus on the skills
needed for good quality academic writing, Security and Personal Safety
listening, reading, and speaking, as well as The UK is a fairly safe country, but it’s still
grammar instruction. For details of classes and important to keep safety and security in mind –
timetables, visit the ELSIS webpage: especially so when you’re new to the area. For
www.hlss.mmu.ac.uk/languages/english/english- example:
language-services-international-students
• Do not walk alone late at night. If you are
coming back from the city centre late at night,
Immigration and Welfare Unit try to travel with a group and preferably by
International Student Welfare is important at MMU. taxi. Keep some taxi numbers with you that
The Immigration and Welfare Unit within MMU you can call.
International can provide confidential advice and
• Visit cash machines in daylight and conceal
help with many aspects of living or studying here.
your PIN when using the machine. Never give
They also support students through the UK
out your PIN to anyone.
immigration processes during their time at MMU.
You can make an appointment to see a member of • Keep an eye on your belongings and don’t leave
staff at the Student Information Point (SIP) in All valuables on display.
Saints campus, and at the Cheshire SIP in the • Lock windows and doors when you go out.
Laurence Building for students at Crewe.
The number you need to dial in case of emergency
is 999. For general information or advice, you can
International Society contact the University’s police liaison officer on
International students at MMU are welcome to join 0161 275 7042. For other non-emergencies, you
in the activities offered by the International Society, can contact Manchester Police on 0161 872 5050
based on Oxford Road. The International Society is and Cheshire police on 0845 458 0000.
an independent, not-for-profit organisation for
students in Manchester. The International Society
currently has over 3000 members representing over
100 different nationalities. They arrange activities
such as: visits of cultural and historical interest
around the UK, social events throughout the year,
including quiz nights, live music events, barbecues
and a full programme of events during the holidays.

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Student Life

So you’re now settling into your new home, your If you need any help with any aspect of your
new environment and making new friends. The next studies, there are lots of people who can offer
step is to adjust to the academic environment, which assistance. Never struggle in silence; always let
may be very different to your previous educational someone at the University know if you need help!
experience. The following section aims to highlight
Academic Tutor: You can always make an
the key aspects of academic life at MMU.
appointment to see your tutor if you want to
discuss any aspect of your course. Usually tutors
The University System have specified office hours where you can knock
As a student of MMU, there will be certain on their door and see them, or outside of these
expectations of you while you are with us. These hours you can make an appointment in advance
are outlined in the Student Handbook, which you (such as by email).
can access online: www.mmu.ac.uk/
Personal Tutors: Every student is allocated
studenthandbook. This website provides lots of
a personal tutor, whom you can speak to in
important information, including student
confidence about any aspect of student life.
regulations and procedures, and faculty specific
Personal Tutors are available to meet with their
essential information. It is important that you read
personal tutees during their formal office hours
this and refer to it throughout the year.
(these are displayed outside staff offices) and/or
by prior arrangement.
Lectures and Tutorials
Student Support Officers: A Student Support
As a student at MMU, you are expected to attend
Officer is based in each Faculty and is available
all of your classes. Classes are structured in the
throughout the year to provide advice and guidance
form of lectures and tutorials. Lectures are usually
on any aspect of University life, including: essay
50 minutes in length, where a lecturer will typically
writing, managing your time, presentation skills,
provide a talk / presentation in a large class. You
exam tips and getting the best from your course.
will be expected to take notes and then conduct
further reading around the subject in your own time For details of your Faculty Student Support Officer
to consolidate your learning. Tutorials are normally and where you can see them, visit the MMU
conducted in small groups of students and provide website: www.mmu.ac.uk/sas/studentservices/
an opportunity for interactive work and discussion student-support-officers.php
around a subject, and sometimes may include
activities such as group work and presentations.

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Money Matters

A key concern for most students is balancing and

juggling personal finances. Before coming to
University, you should consider your finances
carefully, and ensure that you will have sufficient
funds to pay your tuition fees, accommodation,
food and groceries, clothing, socialising and so on.
You will need to allow between £6,000 – £7,800 per
year for living costs. A really useful tool that you
can use to work out how much you’re likely to need
for University is the UNIAID International Student
Calculator. This interactive tool can be accessed
online: www.studentcalculator.org.uk/international
Working Here
Shopping If you are on a course lasting 6 months or more you
Fortunately, the cost of living in Manchester and should be able to work for up to 20 hours per week
Cheshire is lower than some other parts of the UK, during term time; and full-time during vacations.
particularly compared to London. There are lots of There is a national minimum wage; visit the
shops catering for the more budget conscious, and Revenue & Customs website for the current levels:
many retailers offer student discounts (often ten www.hmrc.gov.uk/nmw
percent) on production of a student card. Most
supermarkets such as ASDA, Tesco and Sainsburys You will need to apply for a National Insurance (NI)
usually stock a budget range of products, which can number. You are eligible to apply for a NI number
help to cut down the cost of a weekly food shop. if you have a valid passport and current visa that
Also, there are many clothing and household stores gives you permission to work. Telephone 08456
which sell reasonably priced goods such as Primark, 000 643 and explain that you are an international
Argos, Aldi, Lidl, Pound Stretcher and TK Maxx. student and that you need to apply for a National
Insurance (NI) number. You will be sent a simple
application form by post. You need to fill in this
Cost Guide form and send it with a copy of your visa and the
The following table has been given to provide an personal pages of your passport to the address on
indication of the cost of groceries from a the form. For further information on working during
supermarket. your studies, please visit the UKCISA website:
Loaf of bread £1.20 www.ukcisa.org.uk/student/working_during.php
Pack of cheese (250g) £1.65
A useful resource to help you in your job search is
1 pint (568 ml) of milk £0.45
our Careers and Employability Service. Check the
1 box of eggs (6 eggs) £1.00
following webpage with some useful links,
Pack of chicken fillets (610g) £4.00
including a searchable database of the latest
Bag of rice (2kg) £2.38
vacancies: www.mmu.ac.uk/careers/
Bag of pasta (500g) £1.03
students-and-graduate
Pack of onions (3 pcs) £1.00
Bag of small apples (8 pcs) £1.75
Pack of tomatoes (8 pcs) £0.88 Working in the UK
1 litre of orange juice £0.90 After Graduation
1 jar of instant coffee (100g) £2.00 If you are a non-EEA national you must have
Bottle of shampoo (400ml) £3.40 permission to remain here in accordance with the
Box of laundry powder (10 washes) £2.76 UK’s point-based immigration system. The Tier 1
Bottle of shower gel (250ml) £2.50 Post Study Work (PSW) category is most likely to

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apply to you (under the current system). The most Explanation of Some Frequently
up-to-date guidance on the PSW category can be
Used Terms
found on the UKBA website:
www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/workingintheuk/tier1/ Tier 4 – Tier 4 is part of the UK points-based
poststudy. General guidance about working in the system for immigration. The Tier 4 (General)
UK after graduation can be found on the UKCISA category is for adult students who want to come
website: www.ukcisa.org.uk/student/ to or remain in the UK for post-16 education.
working_after.php For further information, visit the UKBA website:
www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/studyingintheuk/
There’s no such thing as a typical UK graduate job. adult-students
Graduates from all disciplines can enter a range of
jobs with a variety of organisations and sectors. Induction Week – The academic term usually
Many larger companies offer graduate training or begins late in September or early October with an
graduate recruitment schemes. These vary, but induction week for first-year students. During
usually they provide 1-2 years of structured training induction week, students meet lecturers, receive
and development with a good salary. They are very handouts and find out essential information about
popular and competition is fierce. The best place to university support and services.
start looking for vacancies is on our careers website Pre-enrolment for international students –
and on the national graduate careers website, Pre-enrolment sessions for international students
Prospects (www.prospects.ac.uk). You’ll also find will be held prior to the start of the academic year.
useful general advice for international graduates EU students do not need to attend. The purpose of
including how to sell yourself and look for work if the pre-enrolment session is to collect some
you are returning to your home country. essential visa information from you which will
Use the Careers & Employability Service to help enable you to enrol online. We will also provide you
with the job application process. We can help with with some important information that you will need
completing an application form and writing a UK- before starting your course.
style CV, how to prepare for interviews and the Enrolment – the process where students become
tests you may be set as part of the recruitment registered students of the University
procedure. They are based on the ground floor of
All Saints Building, and can be contacted by Programme Office – Subject areas are broken
telephone on 0161 247 348 or by email: down into programme offices and students ‘belong’
[email protected] to whatever programme office teaches their course.
SIP (Student Information Point) – SIPs provide
Alumni a range of advice and information to students. SIPs
Once you have graduated from MMU, we strongly are located in the All Saints, Aytoun, John Dalton,
encourage you to remain part of the University Geoffrey Manton and the Laurence buildings.
network through our Alumni Association. You can download a University ‘jargon buster’ from
Membership is free and members receive a our website which explains some of the words
membership card, ‘Success’ magazine twice a year, associated with university by providing key
details of a wide range of membership benefits, explanations: www.mmu.ac.uk/tips/downloads/
including discount offers and special promotions, JargonBuster.pdf
invitations to exclusive networking events, as well
as the opportunity to stay connected with students,
staff and other alumni by volunteering to get
involved by offering professional expertise, advice
and placement opportunities for students. Once you
have graduated from MMU, you can register online:
www.mmu.ac.uk/alumni
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Visas and Immigration MMU International

Manchester Metropolitan University
UK Border Agency
All Saints Building
www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/studyingintheuk
Oxford Road, Manchester M15 6BH
British Council United Kingdom
www.britishcouncil.org Telephone: +44 (0) 161 247 1022
UK Council for International Student Affairs
For further information, please see our Frequently
(UKCISA)
Asked Questions page online:
www.ukcisa.org.uk
www.mmu.ac.uk/international/faq
UK Embassies/High Commissions around the world
www.fco.gov.uk

Legal Advice
www.legalservices.gov.uk

Healthcare
NHS Direct
www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk

Travel
Manchester Airport
www.manchesterairport.co.uk
Visit Manchester
www.visitmanchester.com
Visit Cheshire
www.visitcheshire.com
Public Transport Information for Greater
Manchester
www.gmpte.com
Train Travel
www.nationalrail.co.uk
Coach Travel
www.nationalexpress.com
www.megabus.com
Sport Facilities in Manchester
www.manchestersportandleisure.org

Disclaimer
Every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained within this publication is correct
at the time of writing in June 2010. However, the University does not accept any liability for any
errors that it may contain, or for any subsequent changes to the University or Government policy that
may affect the information given.