As you prepare to transition to university and embark on a new journey at King’s, it’s common to feel overwhelmed and experience feelings of homesickness.

To help you to get settled and adjust to life in a new city we’ve put together some helpful tips and guidance.  
 
 
lf you are currently overseas, we strongly advise you to read our article I need to travel to the UK

 

 
 
 

What documents/ID will I need? 

 

 

Finding somewhere to live 

 

 

Using public transport ​​​​​​

 

 

Setting up banking in the UK

 

 

Looking after your health

 

 

Connecting with other international students 

 

 
International Student Welcome 
International Student Welcome is open to all new international students starting in September and involves an online day and an in-person day: 
 
  • Online day – Wednesday 10 September 2025 – open to all levels of study
  • In-person days:
    • Thursday 18 September 2025 – Postgraduate Taught and Postgraduate Research students
    • Friday 19 September 2025 – Undergraduate students 
 
The online day gives you a chance to hear more about what it’s like being an international student at King’s and the in-person day gives you a chance to meet lots of other new international students and have fun around campus. 
 
You can register for both the online day and the in-person day via the Welcome to King’s app which will be available to download from 14 August 2025. 

 

 

Visa advice and support at King's

 

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