If you are a sponsored student, make sure that your scholarship covers all the costs we have mentioned and that it will maintain you for the full period of your studies. Postgraduate research scholarships are usually for one year with the possibility of an extension for up to two further years. All students on courses of over six months have access to the British National Health Service. Consultation with doctors and hospital treatment are free, but a small charge is made for any prescribed medicines. Dependant families are also entitled to the same services.
Students also have access to the on-campus medical practice.
Leeds is well provided with good hospitals, and students do not need to take out private health insurance if they are here for six months or more. The UK has reciprocal health care arrangements with all EU member states and with a number of other countries. Studentships Having calculated the full costs of your programme here, you may want to look for sponsors. If you are hoping to obtain assistance from a British source you should enquire as soon as possible at the local British Council office in your home country. It provides awards for partial remission of tuition fees for overseas postgraduate students of outstanding merit and research potential.