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The organisations listed below are able to provide further information or advice about the following international student matters.
Getting help
Immigration and working in the UK
International Advice Team International students at The University of Manchester can receive free individual advice relating to immigration and work permits, and financial, legal, study and personal matters from these advisors. They are based in the Student Services Centre. Please contact them to make an appointment.
The UK Border Agency (UKBA) Provides official information and application guidelines for both international individuals and employers about work visas and extending your stay in the UK. It is advisable to discuss any applications with the International Advice Team at the University before you send them. They can help to ensure that you have understood the process, completed applications in the most appropriate way and help prevent delays to your application or loss of fees.
UKCISA: The UK Council for International Student Affairs This organisation provides information and help to international students studying in the UK about living and working in the UK, immigration and finance matters. They have a very useful website and a number of downloadable guidance sheets. A telephone advice service is also available for questions that are not covered on the website or in the guidance notes.
Qualifications, study and culture
The International Society Looks after the welfare of international students during their time in Manchester/Salford and promotes positive international relations. The society also runs a programme of events and activities for international students.
UK NARIC The National Recognition Information Centre (NARIC) can make general comparisons as to how international qualifications compare with UK qualifications. They will not be able to translate how a specific grade or percentage score in one qualification compares to another, such as UCAS points. NARIC make a charge for providing certificates of equivalence to individuals directly.
Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) Applications for UK undergraduate study are processed through this organisation. They can also provide information on how international qualifications broadly compare to the UK.
The University Language Centre Runs courses for international students on English language development, grammar, pronunciation and academic writing.