Start with the two tasks that matter most.
Use These 3 Tools
The tools run in your browser and do not require an account.
UK Student Packing List Generator
Create a printable packing checklist by season, accommodation type, cooking needs and baggage allowance.
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UK Student Cost of Living Calculator
Estimate monthly, first-month, 9-month and 12-month costs by city, rent, bills, food, transport and phone.
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UK Rent Viewing, Signing and Move-in Checklist
Generate viewing, contract, deposit, scam-risk and move-in photo checklists for student rentals.
Open toolKey Checklists
First 7 Days First 7 Days in the UK Checklist for International Students
A practical first-week checklist for international students in the UK: accommodation, SIM, bank account, university registration, GP and emergency contacts.
Before Departure UK Student Moving Checklist: What to Bring and What to Buy in the UK
A focused packing checklist for international students moving to the UK, covering documents, hand luggage, medicines, electronics and items to buy after arrival.
Housing UK Student Rent Viewing Checklist
A practical checklist for viewing student rentals in the UK, covering property condition, contract, deposit, bills, safety and scam checks.
Banking & Budget Cost of Living Budget for International Students in the UK
A simple way to estimate monthly and first-month student costs in the UK: rent, food, transport, phone, study supplies and setup costs.
NHS / GP NHS, IHS and GP Explained for International Students in the UK
A plain-English introduction to NHS, IHS, GP registration, NHS 111 and A&E for international students and families.
Scam Safety International Student Scam Prevention Checklist in the UK
A checklist for spotting common scams targeting international students in the UK: fake police, fake Home Office, rent, tuition payment and currency exchange scams.
Banking & Budget Student Bank Account Documents Checklist in the UK
A checklist of common documents international students may need when opening a UK student bank account.
NHS / GP How International Students Can Register with a GP in the UK
A practical guide to finding and registering with a GP, preparing health information, and knowing when to use GP, NHS 111 or emergency care.
Before Departure UK Student Pre-departure Checklist: 90, 30 and 7 Days Before Travel
A staged checklist for immigration documents, accommodation, money, luggage, communication and the journey to your UK address.
Parents Parents’ First-week Checklist After a Student Arrives in the UK
A calm first-week checklist for families to confirm accommodation, university registration, communication, money, healthcare and emergency contacts.
Before Departure Final 7-Day Checklist Before Moving to the UK
A day-by-day final checklist for travel documents, luggage, phone access, payments, the route to accommodation and family contact plans.
Topics
Before Departure
Documents, packing, money, phone setup and family checklists before travelling to the UK.
First 7 DaysFirst 7 Days
Accommodation, registration, SIM, bank account, GP, transport and safety tasks after arrival.
HousingHousing
Accommodation choices, viewing checks, contracts, deposits, move-in photos, bills and move-out basics.
Banking & BudgetBanking & Budget
Bank account documents, payments before and after arrival, monthly budget and first-month cash flow.
NHS / GPNHS / GP
NHS, IHS, GP, 111, A&E, routine care and university health support.
Scam SafetyScam Safety
Fake police, fake Home Office, rent, tuition, currency exchange and verification routines.
City BudgetCity Budget
Living-cost checklists for London, Manchester, Edinburgh, Glasgow and other UK student cities.
ParentsParents
Peace-of-mind checklists, remote support and emergency contact preparation for families.
Official Sources
- GOV.UK Student visa
- GOV.UK Student visa money
- GOV.UK Financial evidence
- GOV.UK Healthcare surcharge
- NHS Register with a GP surgery
- NHS getting medical care as a student
- UCAS International students
- UKCISA
- UKCISA opening a bank account
- GOV.UK Tenancy deposit protection
- British Council cost of studying
- Report Fraud