International Student Support
Get the answers you need as an international student at UWS. The International Student Support Team offers information, help and advice.
Before you contact us, read the guidance on student immigration and Student visas and useful pre-arrival information. This includes guidance on living in the UK, working and travelling while you’re here, and bringing family to live with you.
We can help with:
- Applying for a student visa
- Protecting Tier 4/Student visa status
- Bringing dependants to the UK
- Working during and after your studies
- Experiencing the history and culture that Scotland has to offer
Discover Scotland
The International Student Support Team normally organise a number of trips around Scotland. These are an opportunity for students to see more of Scotland, learn about Scottish culture and meet new friends. The trips take place throughout the year and are open to all students. Unfortunately these are currently postponed due to the pandemic and they will resume once government guidelines allow this.
Previous trips have included Edinburgh Castle, Loch Lomond, Stirling Castle, St. Andrews and the Kelpies. Tickets can be bought through the UWS online store.
Get in touch
Q & A (Question and Answer) - 10 minute quick appointment
Do you have a general question about the visa process, travel or work? If you can’t find the answer to your question from our online resources, the quickest way to get a response from International Student Support is to join one of our regular online Q &A sessions.
To join the next available session, please email hub@uws.ac.uk with ‘Q & A’ in the subject title or phone 0141 848 3800 and you will be sent the joining instructions.
During the Q&A, you will have a 10 minute slot to speak to a member of the International Student Support Team in private.
To find out more details about Q&A, please watch the short video below.
Book an appointment
If you have a more complex enquiry or wish a visa checking appointment, book a 1-1 or virtual appointment with an International Student Adviser, contact The Hub on 0141 848 3800. Appointments are usually available Monday to Friday.
Check in and chat
If you have recently arrived in the UK, you can arrange a ‘Check in and Chat’ appointment’ with the International Student support team so that we can have a friendly chat with you, check how you are settling in and provide the necessary support.
You will find details of this on the Student Information Portal - search for 'International students' or contact the Hub hub@uws.ac.uk for further information.
To find out more details about Check in and Chat appointments, please watch the short video below.
Urgent advice
If you need urgent advice and the International Student Support team are not available, visit the UKCISA (UK Council for International Student Affairs) website for information. You can also call the UKCISA Student Advice Line on 020 7788 9214 from 1pm to 4pm, Monday to Friday.
Last updated: 25/02/2022
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