Kingston University

River House
5357 High Street
Kingston upon Thames
London
KT1 1LQ
United Kingdom

T: +44 (0)20 8417 9000

Essential Guide for

International Students

With all the

essential information
about the University
and the town.

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www.kingston.ac.uk/international Anastasia Alpatova, Russia, Marketing MA


Contents
International Student Advisory Centre (ISAC) 1
Registering with the police 3
Opening a UK bank account 5
Healthcare during your studies 7
Working during your studies 11
National Insurance 12
Food shopping 13
Restaurants 15
Student travel 17
Sightseeing and days out 21
Student life 25
Travelling abroad 27
Understanding your Tier 4 visas (including
information on Dependants) 29
How to extend your student visa 33
Working in the UK after your studies 35
Kingston University useful contacts 39
Important dates 2012/13 41
Map of Kingston town centre 42
Notes 43
Welcome
To help you settle into university
life, we have prepared this
Essential Guide. The guide has
lots of helpful information on
Kingston and the local area, travel,
shopping, restaurants, bank
accounts and much more. We
hope you find it useful.
If you cant find the information
you need, we have a number of
specialist teams who are always
happy to help (see right).
We hope you find your time at
Kingston enjoyable, and wish you
the best of luck with your studies!
Find out more
European and Study Abroad Office: www.kingston.ac.uk/esao
International Student Advisory Centre: www.kingston.ac.uk/isac
International Student Advisory Centre (ISAC)
Our team of specialist advisors can help you
with a range of issues, including: extending or
switching your visa, immigration-related advice,
travelling abroad and working in the UK. For more
information, email isac@kingston.ac.uk or visit
mykingston.kingston.ac.uk/mysupport/international/
about-isac
European and Study Abroad Office
If you are interested in studying or working abroad as
part of your course, our European and Study Abroad
Office can help you. To find out more, email esao@
kingston.ac.uk or visit mykingston.kingston.ac.uk/
mysupport/international/studyworkabroad
International Events Team
We organise a range of events, activities and
trips throughout the year for international
students. To find out more, visit our
Facebook page: www.facebook.com/
InternationalStudentsAtKingstonUniversity or
email us: international@kingston.ac.uk
 International Student
Advisory Centre (ISAC)

Our advisors are qualified to give you specialist immigration

and visa advice as well as advice on more general issues.
We can advise you on immigration and general When you have fully enrolled, you can access
issues, including: detailed information about ISAC on the International
Travelling abroad Students pages on My Kingston.
Dependants
Working in the UK both during and Contact us
after your studies T: 020 8417 3645
Tier 1 (Graduate Entrepreneur) E: isac@kingston.ac.uk
Tier 2 (General)
Tier 5 (Temporary Worker)
Wellbeing
Tier 4 student visa (see page 28)
Extending your student visa (see page 30)

Find out more

mykingston.kingston.ac.uk/mysupport/
international/about-isac
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 Registering with
the police
A small number of international students will need to
register with the police within seven days of their
arrival in the UK. To find out if you need to register,
check your visa status on your passport or Biometric
Residence Permit (BRP).
What do I need to take when I register?
Your passport and BRP (if you have one)
Home Office letters or work permits, if applicable
34 for the registration fee (please bring the exact
amount or a credit card)
Where do I register?
The Overseas Visitors Records Office
Brandon House
180 Borough High Street
London SE1 1LH
T: 020 7230 1208
Open: MonFri, 09.0016.00
The nearest tube station is Borough, which is on the
Northern line (underground).
Find out more
www.met.police.uk/overseas_visitors_records_office
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Your Police Registration Certificate
Once you have registered with the police, you
will receive a Police Registration Certificate. You
should keep this certificate in a safe place with your
passport and BRP (if you have one). You will need to
inform the police if you:
change your address;
are granted a visa extension;
renew your passport;
move to a new university; or
lose your Police Registration Certificate.
To register a change of address, visit your local
police station (www.met.police.uk/kingston), and
take a confirmation of studies letter to prove your
new address.
If you are granted a visa extension, you will need
to register again with the Overseas Visitors
Records Office.
If you are uncertain whether you need to register,
please contact an ISAC advisor.
During International Welcome and Orientation
Week you can sign up to join the Escorted Police
Registration, so you can go in a group with
other students.
 Opening a UK
bank account
Most international students can open a basic bank account that
allows you to pay money in and take money out. You are
normally provided with a bank card to withdraw your money
from cashpoints. These accounts do not offer any credit, so you
will not be given an overdraft facility, chequebook or credit card.
Some banks offer international students other types
of accounts that offer more flexibility than a basic
bank account. These accounts may offer some
limited credit facilities like an overdraft, but check
with the bank if they will charge you for this.
You will need to consider the different banks and
decide which one is best for you. You will then need
to find out what documentation that bank requires
(all banks have different requirements). Many banks
require evidence of: your identity, your address in
the UK and your address overseas. Some banks will
require a letter from Kingston University to confirm
these details. For more information, contact your
faculty office.
Note: It can take several weeks to open a bank
account.
Banks in Kingston and the local area
Barclays
www.barclays.co.uk
T: 0845 755 5555
6 Clarence Street, Kingston upon Thames,
Surrey KT1 1NY
HSBC
www.hsbc.co.uk
T: 0845 740 4404
54 Clarence Street, Kingston upon Thames,
Surrey KT1 1NP
90 Eden Street, Kingston upon Thames,
Surrey KT1 1DJ
1 Victoria Road, Surbiton, Surrey KT6 4LF
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Lloyds TSB
www.lloydstsb.com
T: 0845 300 0000
83 Clarence Street, Kingston upon Thames,
Surrey KT1 1RE
NatWest
www.natwest.com
T: 0845 605 1605
5 Market Place, Kingston upon Thames,
Surrey KT1 1JX
10 Victoria Road, Surbiton, Surrey KT6 4JY
Santander
www.santander.co.uk
T: 0845 765 4321
59 Eden Street, Kingston upon Thames,
Surrey KT1 1DH
1 Thames Street, Kingston upon Thames, Helpful hints
Surrey KT1 1QF
12 Victoria Road, Surbiton,
You may be able to prevent tax being
Surrey KT6 4JW
deducted from interest paid to your account
ask your bank or building society for an
R105 form when you open your account.
Once you have opened a bank account in
the UK, always inform your bank as soon as
Meet some local banks
possible if you change your address. Also,
let them know if you are leaving the UK for You will be able to meet representatives
a long time, eg the summer holiday as from some local banks at the International
sometimes, if an account has not been used Welcome Centre as part of the International
Beware for a long time, the bank will close it. Welcome and Orientation programme.
Many UK service telephone numbers start with
If you want an account based on Sharia They can help you open a bank account
0845, 0844 etc. and cost more to call than a
(Islamic law) principles, check the banks and give you information and advice on the
traditional landline, so check the costs with your
website and publicity material. services they provide.
network provider before you make the call.
 Healthcare during
your studies
During your time in the UK, its important to look after your
health and to make sure you have all the information you
need in case of illness or injury.
National Health Service
The National Health Service, commonly known as
the NHS, is a publicly funded healthcare system
offering a comprehensive range of health services
to residents of the United Kingdom, of which, many
are free.
Most international students studying at Kingston will
be entitled to medical care from the National Health
Service (NHS) during their studies, providing you are:
studying in the UK for a minimum of six months; or
from a EEA country or Switzerland and possess a
European Health Insurance Card (EHIC); or
from a country that has reciprocal health
arrangements with the UK.
IMPORTANT
If you are not entitled to National Health Service
(NHS) care, we strongly recommend that you
obtain private medical health insurance for the full
duration of your studies. Unfortunately this is quite
expensive in the UK.
Find out more
National Health Service: www.nhs.uk
Fairhill Medical Practice: www.fairhill.gpsurgery.net
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Registering with the NHS
If you are eligible for NHS care, it is essential that you
register with a doctor (commonly referred to as a
general practitioner (GP) in the UK) or a primary care
practice as soon as you arrive in the UK, so that in the
event of illness or injury, you will already be registered
with the NHS and can seek treatment immediately.
Kingston University has its own on-campus
primary care practice, Fairhill Medical Practice (see
below), and all students are able to register with
this practice or alternatively with a practice closest
to their place of residence.
The Fairhill Medical Practice
The Fairhill Medical Practice, based at the
Universitys Health Centre, provides on-site GP
services during university term time and at local
branch surgeries during vacations. Services
include: medical and nursing consultations;
contraceptive advice; smoking cessation;
vaccinations and 48-hour prescriptions.
To register with the Fairhill Medical Practice, please
visit the Health Centre (see p.10) during term or
register when you arrive, during International
Welcome and Orientation week.
 Healthcare during
your studies

There are a variety of options available through the NHS if you are ill or injured.

Fairhill Medical Practice

The Health Centre
1. A
 ccident or emergencies Penrhyn Road campus
Call an ambulance on 999 or 112
Kingston University
Kingston upon Thames, KT1 2EE
T: 020 8417 2204
2. S
 erious injury or illness that requires urgent treatment www.fairhill.gpsurgery.net
Go to the nearest accident and emergency department (commonly known as A&E). Major Opening hours: MondayFriday 08.0017.00
A&E departments are usually open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, but not all hospitals (term time only)
have an A&E department. The nearest A&E in Kingston is located at Kingston Hospital
(see opposite). Kingston Accident and Emergency (A&E)
Kingston Hospital
Galsworthy Road
Kingston upon Thames, KT2 7QB
3. M
 inor injury and illness T: 020 8546 7711
Visit an NHS walk-in centre or minor injuries unit, both offer convenient access to a range
www.kingstonhospital.nhs.uk
of treatment. These clinics are usually managed by nurses and are available to everyone.
Opening hours: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Patients do not need an appointment. The nearest NHS walk-in centre to Kingston is in
Tooting (see opposite) and minor injuries unit is in Roehampton (see opposite).
Tooting NHS Walk-In Centre
Clare House
St. Georges Hospital
4. T
 o see a doctor or nurse
Blackshaw Road
Call the primary care practice (such as the Fairhill Medical Practice) that you are registered
London, SW17 0QT
with, to make an appointment.
T: 020 8700 0505
www.stgeorges.nhs.uk
For help outside of normal practice hours you can still phone your Primary Care Practice
Opening hours: MondaySunday 07.0022.00
and youll usually be directed to an out-of-hours service. The out-of-hours period is from
18.30 to 08.00 on weekdays and all day on weekends and bank holidays.
Minor Injuries Unit
Queen Marys Hospital
Roehampton Lane
5. N
 on-urgent medical question / problem London SW15 5PN
Visit NHS Direct (www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk) and use the online symptom checker; OR
T: 020 8487 6999
Call NHS Direct on 0845 4647 to speak to a health professional; OR
www.queenmarysroehampton.nhs.uk
Speak to a pharmacist or chemist based locally around town. They can offer advice on
Opening hours: MondaySunday 08.0019.30
common problems such as coughs, colds, aches, pains and mild ailments. Many
For much more information on healthcare in the UK,
pharmacies have a private consultation area too. They can also help you decide whether
refer to the keep healthy info sheet from UKCISA
you need to see a doctor. Pharmacists can be found at local chemists, such as Boots.
(The UK Council for International Student Affairs):
ukcisa.org.uk/student/information_sheets.php

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 Working during
your studies

Working during your studies is a great way to earn extra National Insurance
National Insurance is a type of taxation. If you are
money and get industry experience that will look good on planning to do paid work while in the UK, you will
your CV, but you need to be sure that you are allowed to need to apply for a National Insurance number.
work and if there are any limitations. What is a National Insurance number?
Your National Insurance number is your unique
The hours and type of work you can do during your
personal number used to record your National
studies are limited and depend on your nationality
Insurance contributions. You are the only person
and/or visa.
allowed to use that number.
Tier 4 students have immigration permission which
allows you to work during your studies. You do
How do I obtain a National Insurance number?
not need to apply for special permission in order
To apply for a National Insurance number, make
to work, but this may be necessary depending on
an appointment by telephoning 0845 600 0643,
when you made your most recent application for
Monday to Friday, between 08.00 and 18.00.
immigration permission and, in some cases, the
(Note: this number is very busy, you may have to
type of course you are studying.
keep trying to get through.) The appointment will
Students here on a Student Visitor visa have no
take place at your local Jobcentre Plus office.
right to work in the UK (paid or voluntary).
If you are a Bulgarian or Romanian national you
When you make the appointment, ask which
must obtain a Yellow Registration Certificate.
documents you should bring with you. Generally,
you will need your:
For more information visit: www.ukba.homeoffice.
passport or Biometric Residence Permit
gov.uk/eucitizens
(BRP); and
payslips or a letter from your employer confirming
that you are working for them.

At the appointment, you will be asked to fill in a

form and you will be given a letter for your employer,
confirming that you have applied for a National
Insurance number.

IMPORTANT
You do not need a National Insurance number
before you start work.

Find out more

ukcisa.org.uk/student/info_sheets/working_during_studies.php
www.direct.gov.uk/nationalinsurance
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 Food shopping

There are lots of shops in the Kingston area where

you can buy fresh food, vegetables and fruit.

Supermarkets Kingston Market

ASDA
www.asda.co.uk
31 Roehampton Vale, Roehampton
Open: 24 hours Mon 07.30Sat 22.00 /
Sun 11.0017.00
142 London Road, Kingston
Open: MonThurs and Sat 08.0020.00 /
Fri 08.0021.00 / Sun 11.0017.00
Lidl
www.lidl.co.uk
Fairfield West, Kingston
Open: MonSat 8.0022.00 / Sun 11.0017.00
Sainsburys
www.sainsburys.co.uk
53 Eden Walk, Kingston
Open: MonWed and Sat 07.0020.00
Thurs & Fri 07.0021.00 / Sun 11.0017.00
5058 Victoria Road, Surbiton
Open: MonWed and Sat 08.0020.00
Thurs & Fri 08.0021.00 / Sun 10.0016.00
105 Lower Richmond Road, Kingston
Open: MonSat 08.0022.00 / Sun 11.0017.00
Tesco
 ituated in the market place in the centre
S
www.tesco.com
of Kingston, Kingston Market has stalls selling
300 Beverley Way, New Malden
fresh fruit, vegetables, meat, fish and eggs.
Open: 24 hours MonSat 06.0024.00
The food here is often cheaper than in the
Sun 10.0016.00
supermarket.
10 Richmond Road, Kingston
Open every day: 06.0023.00
The Co-operative
www.co-operative.coop/food
Specialist food shops Halal meat shops
Chassan Halal Butchers
High Street, New Malden
Asian & Continental Grocer 349 West Barnes Lane,
Open: MonSat 07.0022.00 / Sun 11.0017.00
Food from around the world Motspur Park, New Malden
396 Ewell Road, Surbiton T: 020 8942 8189
Waitrose
www.waitrose.com
Bizzi Bs Holland & Barrett health food shop
John Lewis, Wood Street, Kingston
South African and Zimbabwean food Vegetarian and vegan products
Open: MonWed 09.0019.00 /
61 Surbiton Road 1213 Apple Market, Kingston
ThursFri 08.3021.00 / Sat 08.3019.00 /
T: 020 8546 3202 T: 020 8541 1378
Sun 11.0017.00
www.bestbiltong.com
Claremont Road, Surbiton
Kosher food shops
Open: MonFri 08.0021.30 / Sat 08.0020.00 /
Chinese superstore Tesco, New Malden
Sun 11.0017.00
544 Purley Way, Croydon Sainsburys, Surbiton
Take bus 213 from Kingston (45 mins journey time) Waitrose, Surbiton
For a full list of supermarkets in Kingston, visit:
T: 020 8688 4880 For contact details, see opposite page
www.locallife.co.uk/kingstonuponthames/
www.wingyip.com
supermarkets.asp
Korea Foods Supermarket
Food for Thought Unit 5, Wyvern Industrial Estate,
Health shop Beverley Way, New Malden, Surrey

38 Market Place, Kingston T: 020 8949 2238
There are a huge amount of T: 020 8546 7806
shops that would cater for the www.foodforthoughtuk.com Longdan
Oriental Supermarket
needs of any person.
Kelvin Yeung, Canada
Surrey Halal Meat
131 Kingston Road, New Malden
17 Wood Street,
Kingston Upon Thames
Sports Science T: 020 8942 5054 T: 020 8546 1911
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 Restaurants
London has a huge number of restaurants specialising
in food from all over the world. Here is a taste of the
restaurants that Kingston has to offer.
Cammasan
Oriental restaurant
Charter Quay, High Street,
Kingston
T: 020 8549 3510
Frre Jacques
Award-winning French
restaurant
1012 Riverside Walk,
Bishops Hall, Kingston
T: 020 8546 1332
Gourmet Burger Kitchen (GBK)
Homemade burgers and
vegetarian options
4246 High Street, Kingston
T: 020 8546 1649
www.gbk.co.uk
Jamies Italian
Italian restaurant
1923 High Street, Kingston
T: 020 3326 43000
www.jamieoliver.com/italian/
kingston
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La Tasca
Spanish tapas
52A High Street, Kingston
T: 020 8439 1002
www.latasca.co.uk
Montys Tandoori Restaurant
Nepalese restaurant
53 Fife Road, Kingston
T: 020 8546 1724 Rotunda, Kingston
Nandos
Portuguese-style chicken
3738 High Street, Kingston American-style restaurant
T: 020 8296 9540
www.nandos.co.uk
Patcharee
Thai restaurant
11 Richmond Road, Kingston
T: 020 8547 3432 T: 020 8546 1117
www.patchareethai.com
You get all
kinds of food in
Kingston.
Ashish Patel, India
Construction Management
BSc(Hons)
Riverside Vegetaria
Award-winning vegetarian
restaurant
High Street, Kingston
T: 020 8546 7992
www.rsveg.plus.com
Satori Sushi
Japanese cuisine and sushi bar
T: 020 8546 5533
TGI Fridays
Bentalls Centre, Kingston
T: 020 8547 2900
Wagamama
Asian noodle restaurant
18 High Street, Kingston
www.wagamama.com
Useful websites
www.vouchercodes.co.uk is a great
website where you can find discount
vouchers for different restaurants.
The Time Out website gives advice and
reviews on the best places to eat in London,
including cheap, mid-range and expensive
restaurants specialising in all types of food:
www.timeout.com/london
Sign up to Tastecard to make eating out
more affordable: www.tastecard.co.uk
Top tips
For some restaurants it is a good idea to
make a reservation, especially if you are going
in a large group.
D  ont be afraid to ask the average price of
a meal.
Check beforehand whether the restaurant
accepts credit/debit cards if you plan to use one.
If you have any dietary requirements, for
example you would like a vegetarian meal or
halal meat, check before booking. Vegetarian
food is often marked on the menu with a (v).
C  heck whether the service charge (or tip) is
included in the bill. This should be displayed on
the menu or bill. If it isnt included, an average
suitable tip is about 10 per cent of the total price.
If you have a disability, it is a good idea to
check in advance if the restaurant has suitable
facilities (eg wheelchair access).
IMAGE BY DAVID LOFTUS
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 Student Canary Wharf tube station

travel
The X26 bus takes
you to Heathrow in
Public transport in and around Kingston is excellent. If you
want to travel to London or the surrounding areas, there are
just 40 minutes.

Drishty Sobnath, Mauritius
various forms of public transport you can use. To plan your Mobile Computing BSc(Hons)
journey, visit: www.tfl.gov.uk.

Kingston University buses Night buses Trains Driving in the UK

The University runs a free bus service between the
University campuses, halls of residence and the
town centre. This includes a night-time service on
certain nights.
Buses
Kingston is serviced by an extensive network of
buses both in and around Kingston and to parts of
Greater London.
If you want to travel to other cities around the UK,
National Express provides coach services.
Find out more
Transport for London: www.tfl.gov.uk
National Express trains and coaches: www.nationalexpress.com
University bus: www.kingston.ac.uk/bus
If you plan to be out late at night, you might need
to use a night bus. The N87 goes from Trafalgar
Square in central London to Kingston. From Sunday
to Friday, the N87 runs every 15 minutes after 00.31
from bus stop N near Trafalgar Square. It runs every
10 minutes on Saturday after 22.15. There is also a
night bus from Croydon to Kingston (N213).
Some other routes operate a 24-hour service
Route 85 (to and from Putney) and Route 65
(to and from Ealing via Richmond).
The nearest train stations to Kingston are Kingston,
Norbiton and Surbiton. All of these stations have
trains that go to Waterloo (central London) and to
the surrounding areas, such as Wimbledon. You
can also catch an express train from Surbiton to
Waterloo Station, which takes approximately 15
minutes. From Kingston train station, journeys to
Waterloo take approximately 25 minutes.
Underground
You can travel around London on the underground
or Tube as it is known in London. The underground
links to the train service, making it easy to get
around London. It is useful to have a map of the
underground lines so that you can plan your journey.
These are available in most London train and
underground stations.
To drive in the UK, you must have:
A valid drivers licence
Valid insurance (it is compulsory to
have insurance in the UK)
The car you are driving must:
Be properly registered
Have a current tax disc
Have a current MOT (Ministry of
Transport Certificate)
In the UK, there may be driving laws and rules
that are different from those in your country. Most
importantly, for example, we drive on the left side
of the road! You might want to book some driving
lessons in the UK to become familiar with these rules.
Please note: There is limited student car parking at
Kingston University. Elsewhere in London, read the signs
near where you are parking to make sure you can park
there, otherwise you may be given a fine to pay.

Driving in the UK: www.dvla.gov.uk

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 Student
travel
Student Oyster Card
Students in London can join a student travel
discount scheme offering travel discounts across
the capital. You will need to apply for a Student
Oyster Card. The Oyster Card allows you to buy bus
passes and travelcards valid for seven days, one
month or for longer periods of up to one year, at 30
per cent less than the regular adult rate.
Further information is available from the Learning
Resources Centres (LRCs) or Kingston University
reception desks. To apply for a Student Oyster
Card, go to oyster.tfl.gov.uk
Using an Oyster Card is the cheapest way to pay for
a single journey on tubes, buses, Docklands Light
Railway (DLR), trams, London Overground and most
National Rail services in London.
If you use your Oyster to pay as you go and make a
number of journeys in one day, you wont pay more
than the equivalent day travelcard (see right).
Taxis
There are many taxi companies in Kingston and
London, including the famous black cabs that you
can simply signal from the road if theyre available.
For more information, visit www.tfl.gov.uk and go to
the Taxis and minicabs section.
Find out more
Student oyster card: oyster.tfl.gov.uk
Young Persons Railcard: www.16-25railcard.co.uk
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Helpful hints
Always order a taxi by telephone. Text
CAB to 60835 to get two taxi company
numbers, in the area you are texting from,
sent directly to your phone. DO NOT use
a taxi from the street unless it is a licensed
minicab or a black London taxi (known as a
black cab). Black cabs display an orange
light when they are available for hire.
Before travelling by taxi, it is a good idea to
ask the taxi driver how much your journey
Travelcards
will cost.
Alternatively, if you are travelling to central London
for one day and want to use the train, tube and bus
to get around, the cheapest ticket to buy is the off-
peak one-day travelcard. This can be used on the
train, tube and bus after 09.30, Monday to Friday,
and all day on Saturday and Sunday. A peak one-
day travelcard will cost considerably more but can
be used before 09.30. You can also buy a weekend
travelcard which is valid all weekend.
For more information on travel in and around London,
call 0843 222 1234 for 24-hour travel information.
Young Persons Railcard
If you are aged 1625 or over 26 and a full-time
student, you can apply for a Young Persons
Railcard. This card entitles you to 1/3 off most train
tickets anywhere in Britain. The card costs 28
and is valid for one year from the date of purchase.
You can find out more about the Young Persons
Railcard at any train station and ask at bigger train
stations for the application form.
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 Sightseeing and
days out
There are many interesting places
to visit and things to do in and
around Kingston. Here are a few of
our recommendations.
Hampton Court Palace
Hampton Court Palace is the oldest Tudor palace
in England and the former home of King Henry VIII.
It has beautiful gardens, including its world-famous
maze. You can get a discount if you show your
student card, and booking online is even cheaper.
Open MonSun 10.0018.00.
For more information, call 0844 482 7777 or visit
www.hrp.org.uk/hamptoncourtpalace
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Boat trips on the River Thames
Turk Launches offer boat trips from Kingston along
the river to Hampton Court or Richmond. These
trips are available from April to September. For more
information, call 020 8546 2434 or visit www.turks.
co.uk. The International Events Team also arrange
a student boat party every year in May. For more
information, see our Facebook page www.facebook.
com/InternationalStudentsAtKingstonUniversity
Richmond Royal Park
Richmond Park is the largest Royal Park in London.
It is only about 15 minutes walk from the centre of
Kingston and is a lovely space to relax in. The park
is home to many wild animals, including deer. It is
also used by horse riders. In the summer, the park is
perfect for picnics and bicycle rides. To find out more,
visit www.royalparks.org.uk/parks/richmond-park
Kew Gardens
Richmond Park Boat trips
Rotunda leisure complex Chessington World of Adventures
The Rotunda leisure complex is in Kingston town Close to Kingston, this theme park is a great day
centre, close to the train station. It offers a out. There is a zoo and theme park rides. For
14-screen cinema, tenpin bowling, a gym and a more information, call 0871 663 4477 or visit
variety of restaurants visit www.kingstononline.co.uk/ www.chessington.co.uk
rotunda.htm
Hampton Court Palace
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
These internationally renowned gardens contain
40,000 types of plants from around the world. There
are also two art galleries, a Japanese garden, a
rock garden and a Chinese pagoda. The gardens
open at 09.30 and close between 16.15 and 19.30,
depending on the time of year. You can get a
discount if you show your student card. For more
information, call 020 8332 5000 or visit www.kew.org
Chessington World
of Adventures
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 Sightseeing and
days out
Rose Theatre
The Rose Theatre, Kingstons local theatre, is
based on the Elizabethan theatre of the same
name in which several of Shakespeares plays were
premiered. For more information on productions
and events, call 0844 482 1556 or visit
www.rosetheatrekingston.org
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Thorpe Park
This exciting theme park is in Chertsey, Surrey
which is about 50 minutes from Kingston by
public transport. For more information, visit:
www.thorpepark.com
There are unlimited
opportunities for an
international student to get
new experiences.
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Windsor Castle and Eton College
Windsor Castle
Windsor Castle is the oldest and largest occupied
castle in the world and is the Queens favourite
weekend home. The castle has many attractions,
including the magnificent state rooms and the
Photographer: Peter Packer, The Royal Collection 2010 Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
well-known changing of the guard (every other day,
weather permitting).
Eton College, on the opposite side of the River
Thames to Windsor, is one of the oldest and most
famous schools for boys in the UK. Princes William
and Harry studied here.
You can get discounted entry to Windsor Castle
if you show your student card. Open: MonSun,
09.4516.15 or 18.15, depending on the time of
year. To find out more about visiting both Windsor
and Eton College, visit www.windsor.gov.uk
Thorpe Park
Helpful hints
For more information on events and activities
in and around London, as well as interesting
articles, such as London on a budget, 40
things to do in London on a Sunday and 101
things to do before you leave London, visit
www.timeout.com/london
Find out more
Whats on in Kingston:
www.kingstonfirst.co.uk
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 Student life There are lots of
societies and clubs
Many night clubs
with good music can be
to join.
found in the Kingston
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International Relations MSc
town centre.

Drishty Sobnath, Mauritius
Mobile Computing BSc(Hons)

International Cafe Places of worship HOST UK Volunteering

Once a month during term time, the International
Office runs an International Cafe at the Rose Theatre
in Kingston. Come enjoy a free hot drink in a
relaxed, friendly and culturally diverse space where
students of different nationalities meet up, learn
about different cultures and British life.
Nightlife
There are thousands of pubs, bars and nightclubs
in London, and Kingston is famous for its massive
nightclub, Oceana, that features seven themed
rooms and luxury booths. For help choosing where
to go visit www.timeout.com/london. Time Out is a
great website, where you can find information about
everything and anything to do in and around London.
Gyms
Kingston University has a fitness centre located
on the Penrhyn Road campus, which has a fully
equipped gym with fitness, aerobics and sports
classes. You will need to apply for membership to
use the gym facilities. For more information visit:
www.kingston.ac.uk/sport/fitnesscentre
The Kingfisher Leisure Centre on Fairfield Road in
Kingston also has sports facilities, which include an
attractive swimming pool, a gym and health suite.
A variety of classes are also available. For more
information, call 020 8546 1042.
Kingston has a rich and varied religious life. There are
many churches, mosques, temples, gurdwaras and
other places of worship in the area. The University
Chaplaincy has details of all these places of worship
and can also provide help and guidance on questions
relating to religion.
Student discounts
In the UK, students can get a discount in many
shops, attractions, museums, restaurants and
bars by showing a valid student card. You
will need to ask whether the company offers
student discounts. Students also get discounts
on travel (see page 19).
HOST is a voluntary organisation with a network of
UK residents who welcome international students to
their homes for a weekend, Christmas or a shorter
visit. The purpose is to give international students
an insight into British life and culture. Students also
share their own culture with the host.
HOST helps students who are far from home feel
welcome, contributing to international friendship
and goodwill. To find out more and attend a HOST
visit, email isac@kingston.ac.uk or visit
www.hostuk.org.uk
International Student House
Kingston has a membership with International
Student House (ISH), an organisation that promotes
friendship and cultural exchange among international
students living in the UK. ISH organises trips and
activities that all international students at Kingston
can join. ISH activities are great value for money
and you will get to meet international students from
other UK universities. ISH also provides temporary
and permanent accommodation for students. Based
near Regents Park, ISH is open 365 days a year.
Doing volunteer work in the local community is an
opportunity to do something valuable and rewarding,
while also adding to your CV. It is also a great way to
meet other students and make new friends.
Important: If you are on a Tier 4 visa you might want to do unpaid
voluntary work. There is a difference between unpaid employment
and voluntary work, and you should always check with the
organisation which offers you voluntary work whether it might
constitute unpaid employment. This is because the time you spend
doing unpaid employment counts towards the maximum number of
hours of work you can do in a week.
LRC Information points
Visit your campuss Learning Resources Centre
Information point to get a:
council tax exemption letter;
proof of studies letter;
confirmation of enrolment letter; or
a replacement ID card.
For a full list of the services offered by the LRCs,
visit www.kingston.ac.uk/library

Societies and sports clubs

Kingston University Students Union (KUSU) funds
and supports around 30 sports clubs and 50 Find out more
societies, ranging from the Drama Society to religious
societies (Sikh, Islamic, Hindu and others). You can
HOST UK: www.hostuk.org
meet people involved in all of the clubs and societies Societies and sports clubs: www.kusu.co.uk
at the Freshers Fair (held every September) or visit
www.kusu.co.uk
Volunteering: www.kusu.co.uk/volunteering
Kingston University International Student House: www.ish.org.uk
Fitness Centre
Religious and spiritual support: www.kingston.ac.uk/chaplaincy
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 Travelling abroad

If you want to travel outside the UK while studying here,

you will need to check the visa requirements of the country
or countries you are travelling to before you travel.
To do this, visit the embassy website of the country
you are planning to travel to. We advise against
telephoning the embassies as the telephone lines are
often expensive and give recorded information only.

For a list of foreign embassies in the UK and their

websites, visit www.fco.gov.uk
A windy day in San Sebastian, Spain
IMPORTANT: Do not travel if your UK student visa will expire when
you are abroad, as you may not be able to get back into the UK. Also
remember that some countries require you to have a certain length of
stay left on your visa.

Travelling to other European countries

If you would like to travel to other countries within
Europe, you must apply for a Schengen visa.

A Schengen visa allows you to travel to up to 25

European countries using only one visa.
The 25 countries are: Austria, Belgium, Czech
Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France,
Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia,
Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands,
Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia,
Spain, Sweden and Switzerland.

Find out more

Schengen visa: ukcisa.org.uk/files/docs/
immigration/schengen_faq.doc
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 Understanding your
Tier 4 Student Visa

There are many requirements for students (and their

dependants) studying under a Tier 4 student visa, including
recent changes. Here is some important information that
will explain what is expected of you, what you need to be
aware of and how recent changes could affect future
applications to the UK Border Agency.

Dependants
Your spouse and/or children will normally be granted
permission to stay in the UK for the duration of your
course. They can apply for immigration permission to
join or remain with you if:
you are government-sponsored and your course is
over six months long; OR
you are doing a postgraduate course for 12 months
or longer at a higher education institution; OR
you had Tier 4 or pre-Tier 4 student leave for your
previous course where the course was over six
months long; AND
your permission is current or expired no more
than three months before this immigration
application; AND
your new immigration application is for a
course over six months long; AND
your dependants already have Tier 4
dependant or student dependant leave; AND
you apply for immigration permission at the
same time as your dependant.

To find out if you are eligible to be with your

dependants in the UK, visit the UK Council for
International Student Affairs (UKCISA) guide for Tier 4
families: ukcisa.org.uk/student/t4_family/index.php

Find out more

mykingston.kingston.ac.uk/
mysupport/international/
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 Understanding your
Tier 4 Student Visa
Authorised absence
If you need to be absent for up to four weeks during
term time then you should apply for authorised
absence. To request permission for authorised
absence and (if necessary) to leave the UK, you
must contact your Student Support Office and
make your request in writing.
This also applies if you need to be absent due to
illness, bereavement or any other reason.
Going home during holidays
You dont need permission to go to your home
country during the Universitys official vacation
period. If you are unsure when your vacation periods
are, refer to your timetable or contact your student
support office.
However, postgraduate taught students are required
to be at the University during term time and the
summer term which, depending on your course
will end in July or August and possibly September.
(Please note: During this time you must not work
more than 20 hours or stop studying until you have
submitted your final dissertation project).
Deferring your studies
If you defer your studies, your Tier 4 visa will no
longer be valid as you will not be actively studying.
You will be reported to the UKBA and advised to
leave the UK as your leave will be shortened.
When you are ready to resume your studies you
will need to make a new application for a new Tier
4 visa at Kingston University and request a new
Certificate of Acceptance of Studies (CAS).
Please note: If you are taking time out of your
studies this could have implications for your
student visa. Contact isac@kingston.ac.uk for
further advice.
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Protecting your Tier 4 student immigration Five-year cap on study at degree level and above PhD students
status The UK Border Agency (UKBA) has a time limit on If you are a PhD student, you will be exempt from
Tier 4 immigration status has conditions linked to the number of years you can spend studying in the the time limit during your PhD course, however, you
it, which are printed on the entry clearance sticker, UK on a student visa. If you have previous leave that will not be granted any further leave under Tier 4
residence permit in your passport, or on your was granted for study purposes in the UK, this will once you have completed your PhD if this further
Biometric Residence Permit BRP (if you have one). be counted as part of the limit and will affect all Tier 4 grant of leave would result in spending more than
There are also requirements and obligations related visa applications made after 6 April 2012. eight years in the UK as a Tier 4 (General) student.
to the immigration rules, your studies and Kingston
University. This means that you will be limited to a maximum of Exemptions
five years if you are studying at undergraduate (UG) The following courses are exempt from the five
Here are some useful tips and general good practice and/or postgraduate (PG) level. However, if you have year limit:
to help you protect and maintain your Tier 4 status: studied a UG course that was four years long eg the Architecture
Register with the police (if required) course included a year in industry or a study year Medicine
Know your work conditions do not work more abroad, then the limit would be extended to six years. Dentistry
hours than stated on your Tier 4 visa Law where the student has completed a course
Dont claim public funds, such as income If you take longer than expected to complete a at degree level in the UK and is progressing to the
support course, for example you may need to repeat part of Common Professional Examination, the Graduate
Ensure that your maintenance funds are available your course or undertake re-sits, this will not entitle Diploma in Law and Legal Practice Course, or the
to cover your living costs you to an extension on this limit, and the UKBA will Bar Professional Training Course
Open a UK bank account that sends you paper not grant further leave to continuing students who Veterinary medicine and science
statements by post need an extension in order to complete a course if Music at a music college that is a member of
Set a reminder four months before your current this will exceed the time limit. Conservatoires UK (CUK)
visa will expire
Keep copies of your personal documents (for
example keep your passports and other travel
documents in a safe place)
Keep all correspondence you receive from UK
immigration authorities
Maintain attendance on your course, and submit
your coursework on time
Report all change of addresses to the UK
immigration authorities
If you have a Biometric Residence Permit (BRP),
keep it up to date
Dont get into trouble with the police, or commit
any offences
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 How to extend your
student visa
Important: if your current visa was issued to study
at a different institution, its important that you
contact ISAC as soon as possible.
If you need to extend your student visa you must
apply under Tier 4 of the points-based system. Start
preparing to apply for an extension to your visa at
least six weeks before it expires.
Please note: you must ensure proof of funds are
dated within one month of when you submit your
Tier 4 student visa extension application and that
the funds have been in your bank account for the
past 28 days.
To extend your student visa follow these three steps:
1
Visit the UK Border Agencys (UKBA) website
www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/studyingintheuk/
quickguideforstudent/adultstudents and
download the application form and help text. Check
the photograph and policy guidance and the guide
to applying for an adult student visa. As soon as you
have fully enrolled, you will have access to My Kingston
which gives detailed information on extending your Tier
4 (General) student visa, including a PDF drop-down
guide to help you complete the form.
2
Request a Confirmation of Acceptance for
Studies (CAS) from Kingston University. Both
new and continuing students should follow the
instructions on OSIS (our online student information
system): osis.kingston.ac.uk
Please note: you will be asked to check, update and upload your
passport and visa details (if applicable) before a CAS is issued.
3
You will receive a draft CAS statement by email
asking you to confirm that all the information
is correct. Once you confirm it, your CAS
number will be generated and sent to the UKBA.
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Find out more
UK Border Agency:
www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk
International Student Advisory Centre:
www.kingston.ac.uk/ISAC
My Kingston:
go.kingston.ac.uk
You will then receive your final CAS statement with
Important
This information may change so please refer to the
your unique CAS number. This CAS statement
UK Border Agency for the latest advice.
contains information to help you complete your Tier
4 (General) student visa application, but is not an
official document. It is, however, advisable to include
a copy when you submit your application.
NOTE
You must follow steps 13 above before making
an appointment to attend an ISAC visa extension
workshop or an appointment with an ISAC
advisor. At the workshop we will go through the
application form so you can check it, and an ISAC
advisor will answer any questions you have.
Submitting your application to the UKBA
You can submit your application in three ways:
By special delivery through the Post Office
In person at a Public Enquiry Office, to find out
more, visit www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/contact/
applyinginperson
Through the University using the Student Batch
Scheme (see below)
The Student Batch Scheme
Under the Student Batch Scheme, the University
can submit your visa extension application for you.
This means that if there are any problems with your
application, the University can contact the UKBA on
your behalf. To use this scheme you must first follow
steps 13 (see left) and attend a workshop where
you can discuss the Batch Scheme option with an
ISAC advisor.
Batch applications normally take between four to six
weeks to process (from the date of your biometric
appointment). However, complex applications may
take up to 14 weeks.
Please note: it is not always possible to use the Student Batch Scheme.
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 Working in the UK
after your studies
Tier 1 Graduate Entrepreneur
This route is for graduates who dont have a job offer
from an employer, but instead have an outstanding
business idea that they wish to put into practice
in the UK.
Kingston University has been allocated 10 places for
Graduate Entrepreneur graduates per year and we
will work closely with staff and students to identify
graduates who have developed world-class innovative
ideas or entrepreneurial skills, who we will be able to
support. This means that the University can endorse
up to 10 non-EEA national graduates each year.
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Individuals who are eligible and chosen for this
scheme will be sponsored by the University for up to
12 months in the first instance with the possibility of
an extension for a further 12 months.
To find out more, visit: www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/
visas-immigration/working/tier1/ or contact
Dwain Reid: d.reid@kingston.ac.uk from our
Enterprise Department.
To start your application, complete the relevant
form at: www.kingston.ac.uk/services-for-business/
entrepreneurship/registration/
Tier 2 (General) for graduates
New provisions under Tier 2 (General) for graduates
are available to those who would previously have
been eligible under Tier 1 (Post-Study Work) visa.
Tier 2 (General) for graduates is open to recent and
future graduates with a bachelors or masters degree,
Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) or
Professional Diploma in Education (PGDE), from
a UK recognised or listed institution. The scheme
is also open to students who have completed a
minimum of 12 months of a PhD programme.
The requirements are:
70 points under the points based system;
a Certificate of Sponsorship (COS) from your Tier
2 licensed sponsor (employer). Important: you
must apply within three months from the date the
Certificate of Sponsorship (COS);
an offer of a skilled job at NQF level 6 (this is the
skill level set against the appropriate rate of pay for
a job) from a Tier 2 licensed sponsor (employer),
earning at least 20,000 or the minimum
appropriate rate set out in the relevant UKBA Code
of Practice for sponsored workers per year;
apply from within the UK; and
have current leave as a Tier 4 student.
Find out more
www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/
visas-immigration/working
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 Working in the UK
after your studies
Tier 5 (Temporary Worker)
These schemes allow you to undertake specific
types of work within five sub-categories in the UK
for a period of one or two years, depending on
the scheme.
In order to qualify, you have to show that you have
held funds of 900 in an account that is acceptable
to the UK Border Agency for a period of 90
consecutive days and you need a licensed sponsor.
In most cases, you cannot switch into this
immigration category from within the UK. Instead, you
need to leave the UK and apply for entry clearance.
Find out more
www.kingston.ac.uk/isac
www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/visas-immigration/working
ukcisa.org.uk/student/working_after.php
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The five categories are:
Creative and sporting
For people coming to work or perform in the
UK for up to 12 months, such as sportspeople,
entertainers or creative artists.
Charity workers
For people coming to do voluntary (unpaid) work
for a charity in the UK.
Religious workers
For people coming to the UK for preaching,
pastoralor, non-pastoral work or work in a religious
order such as a monastery or convent.
Government authorised exchange
For people coming to the UK through approved
schemes that aim to share knowledge, experience
and best practice, and to experience the UKs
social and cultural life.
This category must not be used to fill job vacancies or bring
unskilled labour to the UK. You can make an application to stay in
the UK under Tier 5 (Government Authorised Exchange) if you have
student leave (including Tier 4 (General) leave or leave under one
of the student-related categories that preceded the introduction
of Tier 4).
International agreement
For people coming to the UK under contract to do
work that is covered under international law.
This includes workers under the General Agreement on Trade in
Services (GATS) and similar agreements, employees of overseas
governments and international organisations, and private servants
in diplomatic households.
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 Kingston University Security
For any emergencies on campus, 24 hours a day,

useful contacts seven days a week.

T: 020 8417 6666 or ext. 66666 (if calling internally)

Accommodation Fee status Money Student complaints

Accommodation enquiries for university halls, E: feestatus@kingston.ac.uk Funding/budgeting Responsible for investigating student complaints,
renting privately and lodgings. T: 0844 855 2177 E: studentfunding@kingston.ac.uk academic appeals, harassment and bullying.
E: accommodation@kingston.ac.uk T: 020 8417 3553
T: 020 8417 3829 Student Affairs
Payment of tuition fees E: studentaffairs@kingston.ac.uk
Health and counselling service E: creditcontrol@kingston.ac.uk T: 020 8417 2211
Counselling, health advice, medical services and T: 0844 855 2309
Business enterprise complementary therapies.
For information about Business Entrepreneurship E: healthandcounselling@kingston.ac.uk International scholarships and bursaries
Dwain Reid (Entrepreneurship Project Officer). T: 020 8417 2172 E: scholarships@kingston.ac.uk
University Health Centre
E: d.reid@kingston.ac.uk On-campus National Health Services
T: 020 8417 3195 US financial aid doctors, nurses, sexual health clinic and
E: studentfunding@kingston.ac.uk complementary therapies.
International Development Office T: 020 8417 3553 T: 020 8417 2204
Managing international recruitment, the student
Chaplaincy experience and exchange programmes.
Advice, support and information on religion, belief E: international@kingston.ac.uk
and places of worship. T: 020 8417 3411
Representation and advice Working
E: chaplaincy@kingston.ac.uk Independent advice and support for making JobShop
T: 020 8417 2940 complaints, academic appeals, harassment For part-time, vacation and graduate jobs
and bullying. E: jobshop@kingston.ac.uk
International Student Advisory T: 020 8417 3523
Disability and dyslexia support Centre (ISAC) Student support
E: support@kingston.ac.uk Graduate jobs, careers advice and information
Advice on immigration, visas, working in the UK,
Information, advice and support regarding disability, T: 020 8417 2868 E: careers-international@kingston.ac.uk
and welfare.
dyslexia and mental health. T: 020 8417 3523
E: isac@kingston.ac.uk
E: disability@kingston.ac.uk International student representation
T: 020 8417 3645
dyslexia@kingston.ac.uk E: studentsunion@kingston.ac.uk
T: 020 8417 4252 / 4282
020 8417 4447 (Minicom)
Fee status
International student events and Social activities E: feestatus@kingston.ac.uk
T: 0844 855 2177
welcome programme Societies
English Language Development E: international@kingston.ac.uk Student-organised cultural, religious or leisure
Help and advice on studying in English and T: 020 8417 3284 activities.
developing academic English language skills. E: activities@kingston.ac.uk
W: fass.kingston.ac.uk/courses/eldp/ T: 020 8417 7775
T: 020 8417 2605

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11 21 McCluskys
MH Millennium House 2 Cromwell Road bus station The Bentall Centre 22 Charter Quay
Monday 6 Friday 10 May Revision week 13
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Monday 27 May Bank holidays*
RH River House 4 Kingston Bridge 15 Main banks 24 Oceana
KP Knights Park campus 5 The Rose Theatre 16 Wilkinsons 25 The Rotunda (cinema,
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Disclaimer: This booklet was published in July 2012. The information was correct at the time of going to press. The University makes every
effort to ensure that the contents of and statements made within this guide are fair and accurate, but it cannot accept responsibility for
omissions, errors or subsequent changes that may occur. The statements made and the information provided is a general guide and there
may be changes following publication that affect the contents.
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 Notes Keep safe!

Kingston is the safest borough in London

(Metropolitan Police, 2011), but its worth taking
some precautions.
Keep your bags closed, so that your
belongings are not on display.
Carry your valuables out of sight (such as
mobiles and wallets).
Use cash machines in daylight or well-lit
areas, or go with a friend.
Have your house keys ready before you
reach the door.
Carry your keys on you (if possible) instead of
in your bag.
Walk confidently and be conscious of whats
going on around you.
Your hearing is your best protection, so dont
walk home at night listening to music or
chatting on your phone.
Tell someone nearby where you are going,
and phone if you stay out for the night.

If you have any questions or concerns, contact

ISAC on: 020 8417 3645 or isac@kingston.ac.uk

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Essential Guide for

International Students

With all the

essential information
about the University
and the town.

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www.kingston.ac.uk/international Anastasia Alpatova, Russia, Marketing MA