Stage 7 · Lesson 4 of 6
Health cover and housing
Most destinations require . In some countries it is a national scheme or a surcharge. In others it is compulsory private student insurance, and in the United States it is often a university plan.
Check what the visa requires and what the university requires, because they are not always the same. Arrange housing early. Student housing in many university cities is scarce.
Apply to university residences as soon as you accept, and use official university housing pages. Watch for a , where someone takes a deposit for a room that does not exist. Never pay a deposit for a private room you have not seen through a trustworthy channel.
Common traparriving with a few nights in a hostel booked and no plan, in a city where finding a room takes weeks.
A question to check yourself, an AI practice session and 2 cheat sheet entries come when you add the roadmap to your account. Add it
Resources for this stage
Start with
- GuideFreeStudent visa (GOV.UK)
UK Home Office
The official UK Student visa rules, fees, funds and documents