You can also use the banks to exchange any foreign money or to transfer currency, but check the rates as banks vary considerably in their scale of charges. If you are studying as a full-time student in the UK for more than six months, you will be entitled to free medical treatment under the National Health Service once you have registered with the University. It is advisable however to take out short-term medical insurance if you plan to arrive in the UK some days before you register in order to cover you for that period. You may also wish to take out insurance to cover such things as personal belongings, passport, tickets and travel documents, personal liability and cost of return to your home country in the case of illness or accident. 34 Typing, binding of theses 380 - 600 Remember, costs and fees increase every year generally by the amount of inflation.
All figures are in s sterling and are approximate.
The recommended maximum number of working hours per week during term time is 12 although there is no limit to the number of hours EU students can work. International Students who are working in the UK must pay National Insurance contributions in the same way as a UK citizen. You can get a National Insurance number from the Contributions Agency at your local Social Security Office in Bristol. You will not be allowed to work without a National Insurance number. Non EU students are not permitted to take part time or vacation employment without the permission of the Department of Employment.