Support for international students

The University of St Andrews welcomes students from around the world. If you’re thinking of applying to the University of St Andrews, explore the support available for international students, from helping you apply for visas to advice on travelling and moving to the UK.

Visas

Find out if you need a visa to study in the UK, which type of visa you need, and how to successfully apply for your visa.

Moving to the UK

The University offers advice on visas, living and working in Scotland and a range of other information to make moving to the UK as smooth a process as possible for international students.

Travelling to the UK

Find out about entering the UK, including immigration checks, travelling around the UK and abroad, and getting travel insurance.

Bringing your family

Find out about studying in the UK with dependants, having your family come to visit you, or the status of babies born in the UK.

Lost or stolen documents

What to do if your passport, visa or other travel documents are lost or stolen.

Foundation programmes

Foundation students combine the study of academic subjects, language and academic skills required to meet the demands of undergraduate study in the UK.

College counsellors

The University always welcomes contact from international college counsellors and advisers. Counsellors are also invited to visit St Andrews on our annual two-day college counsellors conference.