► International Students
Welcome to the FXU Advice webpage for International students. We hope that the following information will help you have an enjoyable experience whilst you are studying in Falmouth/Penryn.
The FXU Advice Service is part of the joint Student's Union of University College Falmouth and University of Exeter Cornwall Campus. We are staffed by fully trained advisers, however, we are are not licensed to offer advice on immigration or visa issues. Such queries should be directed to your relevant International Office
University of Exeter: Alexandra Morgan, Senior Registry Assistant and Immigration Advisor. Alexandra is based at the Cornwall Campus and provides one-to-one immigration advice to potential and current international students. She can also signpost students to the appropriate help on a wide range of other issues. Email: a.morgan@exeter.ac.uk
University College Falmouth: Stuart Westhead, International Manager or Julie Tucker, International Admissions
The FXU Advice Service is part of the joint Student's Union of University College Falmouth and University of Exeter Cornwall Campus. When using any of the links below please make sure that you click on relevant institution.
We hope that you will have a fantastic time whilst studying in Falmouth/Penryn. Sometimes you may have questions you need answering. Have a look at the other areas of advice webpages, as many of these are relevant to you. If you can't find the information you need you can email your query to advice@fxu.org.uk or make an appointment to see an adviser.
Don't forget that FXU has an International Student Society. Contact either Umar Ali ua205@exeter.ac.uk or Irene Knudsen ik131227@falmouth.ac.uk . There are also masses of other Sports and Societies you can get involved in.
Useful Links
Univerisity of Exeter
University College Falmouth
International UNIAD Student Calculator
UKCISA (UK Council for International Student Affairs)
British Council (Education UK)
British Banking Association
Trade Union Congress
UKCISA (Driving in the UK - A guide for international students)
National Health Service
Cornwall Council
Cornwall Family Information Service
Green Travel Plan
Don't forget - we are here to help you!
Tel: +44 (0)1326 371816
Tel: +44 (0)1326 213794 Fx: +44 (0)1326 370725 Email: international@falmouth.ac.uk
International Student Information
International Student's Handbook
How far is your student funding going to stretch?
Lots of information about studying in the UK, visas and immigration, working in the UK,
living in the UK
Useful leaflet on making sure your time in the UK is safe and enjoyable
How to open a bank account
Your basic rights at work
Lots of information on what you need to do to own a car and drive in the UK
Information on elibility for health care whilst studying in the UK
Information on how to apply to schools in the Falmouth Area
Childcare and school directories
University policy on travel to and from your course whilst you are studying
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in these advice pages. However, they cannot be regarded as a substitute for statutory regulations, or individual advice which is available from FXU Advisers.
