You will need to:

• read our Health services in the UK to find out:
  • what services you can use
  • how to get help
  • what to do in an emergency
  • other useful information

• find out whether you need to pay an immigration surcharge to access healthcare. Most international students will do this as part of applying for their visa. The UKCISA website has information about eligibility and medical costs

• bring a full record of past immunisations, in English

• if you are an EEA national, apply for a Global Health Insurancee (GHIC) card 

• if you can, before you leave, get yourself immunised against:

  • measles,

  • mumps,

  • rubella (MMR)

  • meningitis ACWY

We offer some catch-up immunisations including HPV. We have more information in our immunisations page.

If you have a physical or mental medical condition

• bring a summary of your medical records with you, translated into English if possible

• read about the range of support we can offer to give you confidential support throughout your studies

If you are on regular medication

• find out whether you can get your medicine in the UK. If you cannot get your medicine in the UK, bring enough for the duration of your stay

• if your medication is available in the UK, bring enough with you to last at least two months. You may not be able to see a doctor straight away.

• bring a letter of explanation from your doctor for any medication you bring with you