International student support
Global student support
Discover how our Global Student Support Team can give support and advice to help you make the most of your time at UWE Bristol.
Global student support
Airport welcome service
We offer an airport welcome service for our international and European students.
Airport welcomeLet us help you settle into life in the UK
Arriving and living in the UK
Advice and information for when you arrive and to help you settle in to life in the UK and at the University.
Arriving and living in the UK
Careers, working and volunteering
Career services, working and volunteering whilst studying and global opportunities.
Careers, working and volunteering
English language support
Options available for students who need English language support before or during their studies.
English Language Support
Preparing for study
Information and advice to help you prepare for your studies at UWE Bristol.
Preparing for study
International student events
Find out about events available to international and European students studying at UWE Bristol.
International student events
Meet your global buddy
The UWE Global Buddy Programme supports new international student’s transition into a new environment.
UWE Global BuddiesHealthcare
Accessing health services, registering with a doctor, emergency support and medicines.
HealthcareAccommodation
UWE Bristol accommodation for international students consists of single study bedrooms. Couples and families who wish to live together can apply for private accommodation.
You can also watch our private accommodation webinar for more information.
If you would like some help searching for private accommodation, please complete this short form. It is important that you find accommodation before arriving in the UK, as the University cannot offer you a room whilst you search. So please arrange temporary accommodation if needed (such as to stay in an Airbnb or hotel).
Please contact globalstudents@uwe.ac.uk if you have any questions, or you can post messages on our Facebook chat group to contact UWE Bristol students directly.
Immigration
Only some types of Tier 4 (General) student can bring family to the UK as dependants, and only some types of family member count as dependants. Read more about bringing your family to the UK.
Working in the UK
If you have permission to be in the UK as a student for 12 months or more, your dependants will normally receive permission to work. Your family member should check the immigration permission conditions on their entry permit or visa before starting work in the UK. Read the information about dependants on the UK Council for International Student Affairs (UKCISA) website.
Schools and childcare
The Halley Nursery on Frenchay Campus provides childcare for children aged 3 months to 5 years. It offers priority to UWE Bristol students and staff.
If your children are aged 5 to 16 years old, they are eligible to attend a state school free of charge. Children who are older than 16 years can continue their education at an independent school or further education college.
Find out about your nearest schools on the following sites:
You must have a UK residential address before you can apply for a school place for your children. It is not normally possible to make school applications before you arrive in the UK.
The Students' Union at UWE
Support, services and activities offered by the Students' Union, including a range of societies.
Support from The Students' Union at UWEOrientation and Global PAL programmes
International and European Student Orientation
A comprehensive programme with informative and social sessions.
Global PAL
Global Peer Assisted Learning (PAL) Leaders can help you adjust to life at the university and in Bristol by sharing their knowledge and experience.
Global Centre
From Pre-sessional English, Summer Schools to student support, we're here to help you settle into your new life and studies at UWE Bristol.
Global Centre