Prioritise your passport & visa (obviously)

If you're coming to Scotland from outside the UK, make sure you have a valid passport and that the expiry date does not exceed the date that you intend to stay in the UK.

You may also require a visa to study in Scotland and you will need to ensure you have this in advance and make sure you understand the relevant terms and conditions.

Find out more about visas and immigration.

Dont forget those documents

Collect important personal documents together and put them in a safe place in your luggage. Make copies to take in your check-in luggage. It is also a good idea to store copies digitally as well. Please remember to bring your passport with you. Other documents you may want to consider bringing (if applicable) are:

Birth certificate

Letter of offer, CAS or Student Visitor letter

Transcripts or certificates from previous studies

Financial evidence (such as bank statements or a letter from your bank)

A letter from your funding sponsor

A letter from your accommodation manager

Put the 'fun' in funding

Whether it is tuition fees or funding, its important to make sure that all the financial aspects of your studying are taken care of to avoid any unnecessary or unwanted surprises.

Find out more about funding and fees.

Make sure you have enough UK Pounds Sterling to pay for any travel, food or accommodation you might need when you first arrive in the UK.

You may also want to open up a bank account. If possible you can do this before you leave, otherwise you can make an appointment with a local bank branch when you arrive. 

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