International student advice & support at King's

This article summarises the various support options accessible to our international student community throughout the 2022-23 academic year.

Immigration & visa advice

Please see our Student Visa Interactive Guide for general information in the first instance.

If you still require assistance after reading our resources, we have a dedicated team of Specialist International Advisers who can offer support and guidance to all international students.

If you are travelling to the UK

Please read our article I need to travel to the UK for further support.

Support with your CAS

If you are a prospective student

Read our article I'm a prospective applicant, how do I request a CAS? for further support

If you are a current student

Read our article I'm a current student, how do I request/change information in my CAS? for further support.

Support with visa refusal

My visa has been refused, what can I do?

If your visa has been refused, please complete a webform which can be found on our Student Visa webpages. Upon completion of the form your details will be sent to our Visa Compliance team, who will support you further.

Technical support & learning resources

At King's, we have a range of software and online resources to enhance your learning and help you excel in your studies. Take a look at our article What software & systems do I need to know about for my studies? for more information. Visit our Academic, digital & employability skills section to browse a wide range of articles on how to develop your different study skills.

I need IT support:

Our Service Desk provide support to all our students, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Hardship support

There are a wide range of charitable organisations across the UK that assist international students facing financial hardship with grants and scholarships. We’ve put together a list of organisations in our article I’m an International student, what financial support can I access?

We also have an article on Hardship Funds which you may be eligible for - find out more in our article What loans, grants or scholarships can I get from King’s?

Wellbeing & mental health support

Throughout the 22- 23 academic year we’ve expanded our offering of wellbeing and mental health support to allow all students to seek advice and support at their convenience.

We have a wide range of support options and resources to help you combat feelings of stress and anxiety that are accessible wherever you are. For a detailed overview, please visit our article Mental health support from Togetherall.

You can also find a list of local organisations and additional resources you can access in your home country using the webpages below:

Checkpoint Organisation
United for Global Health Organisation
The Calm Zone
Therapy Route

Important to know:
Due to various licensing and registration issues, the Counselling & Mental Health Support Service are only permitted to offer 30-minute welfare appointment to students based overseas; 50-minute appointments are available only to students who are based in the UK.

The law in some countries restricts the right to practise as a counsellor or psychologist and practitioners have to meet the local professional requirements to be legally compliant.

If you’re an international student living in the UK

Do I need to register with the police?

Please read our article Do I need to register with the Police for the latest guidance at this time.

I’ve lost my BRP/passport

Please see our article I’ve lost my BRP/Passport, what should I do for further guidance.

Advice & Support when the university is closed

There are a number of organisations that offer visa and immigration advice when the university is closed; we’ve collated a list of options you can explore in our article International and immigration advice when university services are closed.

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