Below is information on a number of different topics to prepare you for your studies at SMU.

• Visas / Immigration

• Departure Checklist

• What to Bring With You

• Accommodation

• Insurance

• Assessing Your UK Living Costs

• Medical Advice

You many find an interactive web tool Prepare for Success, for international students who are getting ready to come to the UK useful. It contains resources to help you find out about different aspects of academic life in the UK and the skills needed for effective study.

The British Council International student pre-departure guide, First Steps, also contains valuable advice on a range of issues.