A Guide to Postgraduate Study 2017: Newcastle University

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Newcastle University
Postgraduate Study 2017
International students
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journey...
Leaving home
Before your course starts we provide a range of
information to help you prepare for your trip to the
UK. This includes:
• a pre-travel check list, full of useful hints and tips
• helping you to understand your immigration
responsibilities
• information on how to get to your accommodation
• the dates and locations of welcome events and
information sessions including registration
• details of our International Welcome programme,
which normally starts one week before term begins
We may contact you to discuss your offer and next
steps and we also run pre-departure briefings in
some of our most visited countries.
Our pre-arrival website is updated regularly over
Making connections
Opportunities to meet new people, socialise, try
new activities, make the most of the city and explore
the UK are also available throughout the year at
Newcastle University Students’ Union (NUSU).
With over 170 clubs and societies, including a dedicated
International Society and an International Officer
(to represent the views of international students),
the Union is the place to be whether you want to try
a new activity, work on an assignment, or simply grab
a sandwich and relax.
If you’re coming to Newcastle with your family and
The Students’ Union also runs a baby equipment
loan service and arranges family-friendly activities
throughout the year.
You’ve
arrived...
Arriving in Newcastle
When you get to Newcastle, we want you to feel at
home as quickly as possible so provide a comprehensive
International Welcome programme including:
• airport meet and greet, for those arriving between
20–22 September, with a free shuttle bus to take
you directly to your University accommodation
or to the city centre
• an early arrivers events programme
ou arrive
before term officially starts
• International Welcome, a comprehensive week-
long schedule of events designed to help you to
meet other new students, key members of staff
and our dedicated student support teams
• Newcastle University Students’ Union (NUSU) also
runs a programme of social activities specifically for
postgraduate students so that you can get to know
the region, city and each other
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Student
networks
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We’re here
to help!
* We have a dedicated
and friendly Postgraduate
Admissions Team
* Guaranteed accommodation
for the first year
* Immigration and visa advice
* International Welcome
events
* Activities for early arrivers
* A programme of social
activities run for
postgraduate students
at the start of term
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