International student support
Solent University welcomes students from all over the world and we have students from over 70 different countries studying here with us
- New international students
- Opening a bank account
- Your health
- EU Settlement Scheme
- How do I pay my tuition fees?
- Travelling to Europe
- Working in the UK
- Student visa terms and conditions
- Biometric residence permit
- Lost BRP card or passport?
- Extending your student visa
- Graduate visa
- Certificate of Acceptance to Study (CAS) request form
- Visitor Visa
- ATAS Clearance
- In-sessional English language support
Our international advice service is here to support you throughout your student experience and help you to get the most out of your student life from arrival to graduation.
If you have any questions or concerns not covered already on these portal pages, email us on internationalsupport@solent.ac.uk. We offer a flexible advice service via email, telephone, or bookable online/in-person appointments.
For quick questions, or to learn more about the support we offer, join our weekly online drop-in support sessions, Tuesdays 10-11.30am and Thursdays 1-2.30pm. Click here to join the meeting.
Latest news for international students
Below you will find the latest updates for international students. Make sure you check back or come and speak to us in the Student Hub if you have any concerns.
Arriving in the UK
Current border control guidance on arrival in the UK can be found at: https://www.gov.uk/uk-border-control
Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) price increase
From January 16 2024, the UK Government will be increasing the rate of the IHS to £1,035 per year (graduate route rate) and the discounted rate to £776 per year (student visa).
Travellers crossing the UK Border at busy times
UK Visas and Immigration have provided some guidance for travellers crossing the UK Border at busy times. You can view this at https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coming-to-the-uk/faster-travel-through-the-uk-border
International student events
International Advisors runs regular presentations throughout the academic year. Details of all presentations can be found within the events section of the portal.
Solent Students' Union runs events and societies you can join or sign up for.
Friends International runs events open to Solent University and University of Southampton students. Make sure to check their website and download their free list of events:
- www.fisuk.org (Friends International for students in Southampton and Winchester)
- www.friendsinternational.uk
If you would like to explore the South of England Discover Dorset Tours is a company often used by students