Settling into life in London as an international student

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You can easily travel across the whole of London using various forms of transport including buses, trains, river bus services and many more. To see the full list of the various method of transport in London visit the Transport For London (TfL) webpages.
 

What travel discounts can I get?
Read our article What travelcards & discounts can I get on public transport? for an overview of the discount railcards available.

Other resources you may find useful:

• Visit London’s public transport in London Guide

To make your online shopping and any other transactions as easy as possible, consider opening a bank account in the UK. For helpful advice on this, read our article Opening a UK bank account as an international student.

We also recommend thinking about how you’ll manage your money during your studies here in the UK – check our tips and guidance in Top tips on managing your money during your studies.

We recommend registering with a local doctor: How can I register with a doctor and/or dentist?

Ensure you look after your wellbeing, both mental and physical:

• Managing your mental health & wellbeing
• What does KCLSU offer to support my wellbeing?
• King's Sport & Wellness

Explore our Health & wellbeing category for more guidance.

• Check out student societies and activity groups on the KCLSU website.
• Find student stories and opportunities on Student news.
• Visit our King's Edge webpages, which have more information on the various communities at King’s you can join.

We have a dedicated team of Specialist International Advisers who can offer support and guidance to all international students.

We also recommend checking our Immigration & visa advice category for key information and guidance about studying as an international student at King’s.