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An cngratulatins n gaining a place atRbert Grn Uniersity in Abereen!

We ery much lk rwar t welcming yuas part ur uniersity

But beore you arrive, we thought some useul inormation, tips and

advice would be helpul as you prepare to travel to Scotland. I there

is anything that we have orgotten though, please consult page 13

or the list o useul contacts to decide where to direct your enquiry

and we will be happy to help.

We are very proud o our international links and are expecting our

usual intake o approximately 1,500 international students rom all

over the world to arrive this September. So we sincerely hope you

have the chance to meet ellow students rom many nationalities and

backgrounds while you study with us. And join the many successul

Alumni we have rom have rom all corners o the globe.

Wth a graduat unmploymnt rat thats lowr than th most amous unvrstsn th country, ncludng Oxord andCambrdg, plus a ourshng rputaton orrsarch, hgh studnt satsacton, rats andambtous plans or ts pctursqu campus,Robrt Gordon Unvrsty s Th SundayTms Scottsh Unvrsty o th Yar.

The Sunday Times (5 September 2010)


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CONTENTS

When t arrie Page 3

Hw t get here Pages 3 & 4

What yu must when yu get here Page 5

Where yu will lie Page 6

Campus Map page 7

Internatinal rientatin an enrlment Page 8

Further inrmatin & cntact list Page 9

What is it like r internatinal Stuents Page 10

t Stuy at Rbert Grn Uniersity

Abereen City an Culture Page 11

Hw much Mney will yu nee Page 12

Aitinal Inrmatin Resurces Page 13

Legal matters Page 14

What t bring Pages 15 & 16

When yu get here Page 17

Final check list Page 18


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We recmmen that yu aim t arrie in the UK with time t spare

bere the start yur curse. This will allw yu time t recer

rm yur urney, t settle in, an t amiliarise yursel with the city.

Enrlment an rientatin will run between the 14th September an

the 28th September (urther etails n page 7) an classes begin n the

27th September.

HOW TO GeT HeRe:BY AiR:

Aberdeen has its own international airport with major international air carrier connections to London,Amsterdam and Paris.

Plas not that ths s th only arport that srvcs th North east o Scotland.

You can also y to Aberdeen rom some major UK airports, such as Manchester and Birmingham,

however this would require a change o airline.

The ofcial website or Aberdeen airport is: www.aberdeenairport.com

A Meet and Greet Service is available at Aberdeen Airport rom Monday 12 th September 2011 to Friday

23rd September 2011 (inclusive) between 9am and 9pm.

A Student Ambassador will be present in Aberdeen airport to welcome you and will be clearly identifable

wearing a purple RGU T-shirt. He/she will be able to oer you inormation and guidance on, amongst

other things, onward travel to get to your accommodation.

Please note that the university does not provide transport. Thereore you will be required to und

your onward travel.

So frst thngs frst

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TOP TiPS

Please make sure you have some cash

with you either in a currency which can be

converted or ideally UK sterling.

Have the address o your accommodation

handy, to show a taxi driver or to get

directions rom the bus. Local maps to all o

the student accommodation can be ound on

our website, this might also be useul to print

o and keep with you.


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Taxi:

Comcabs is the only authorised taxi company that can pick up passengers rom Aberdeen

Airport. There is a taxi stop right outside the airport where taxis will be waiting, they can take

you directly rom Aberdeen Airport to your accommodation.

Fars to th ollowng dstnatons ar approxmatly:

Abrdn Arport to Garthd (ncorporatng Garthd Flats/Rvrsd Cabns) - 30

Abrdn Arport to Cty Cntr (ncorporatng all othr studnt accommodaton) - 25

Bus:

There are two bus companies that operate rom Aberdeen Airport; Stagecoach and First Bus.

Stagecoach will take you rom Aberdeen Airport to Aberdeen Union Square (Aberdeen City

Centre). Out o the two companies, Stagecoach operates the most regular service rom the airport.

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SERvICE 10

Regular buses run rom the airport to Aberdeen City Centre, seven days a week, but reduced

service at weekends. A single ticket to Aberdeen bus station costs 1.70.

jET SERvICE 727

Running seven days a week rom Aberdeen Airport to Aberdeen Bus Station (Union Square),

with limited stops or a aster, more direct service. The service runs requently rom 04:30 on

weekdays. On weekends the services commences at 05:00 on a Saturday and at 06:30 on

Sundays. Fares are 2.00 single.

firsT Bus

First Bus will take you rom Aberdeen Airport to Guild Street (Aberdee n City Centre). First Bus

only operates one bus service rom the airport: Numbr 27. The service throughout the day is

irregular and there is no Saturday or Sunday service. Cost or a single journey ro m the airport to

the city centre is 2.20.

from THe CiTy CenTre:

arriving inTo aBerdeen Bus orTrain sTaTion:

The bus and train station are situated together in the city centre. There are direct rail

connections rom London to Aberdeen. The average journey time is about 7 hours, and prices

vary according to when you travel and how ar in advance you book your ticket.

A good website or planning train travel within the UK is:

www.thetrainline.co.uk

Garthee Flats Number 1, 2 r 9 Cst: 2.30

Linksel Hall Number 1 r 2 Cst: 2.30

Rsemunt Hall Number 3 Cst: 1.80

St Peters Hall Number 1 r 2 Cst: 2.30

Wlmanhill Flats Number 5 r 12 Cst: 1.80

Armuir Trinity Curt Number 1 r 2 Cst: 2.30

Armuir King Street Number 1 r 2 Cst: 2.30

*Please note that all prices quoted are subject to change.

**Please check with the Bus Driver that he is going in the correct direction or your destination.

The airport buses will take you to Aberdeen City Centre but only First Bus operates throughout the

City Centre. The ollowing buses will take you rom the city centre to RGU student accommodation

areas. Please note that we have endeavoured to give you the route that takes you as close to your

accommodation as possible. You may however, still need to make a small journey on oot.


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What You Must Do Whn You Gt Hr:

It is cmpulsry that yu

Attend one of the orientation sessions for international students.

These will run rm Wenesay 14th September until Wenesay

28th September (ecluing weekens & Mnay 26th). Full etails

n Page 8.

To fully comply with the UK Border Agency, you will be required to

present your passport and visa/Biometric Residence Permit at this

time therwise yu will nt be allwe t enrl.

Formally enrol in the university. This will take place directly after

the rientatin sessin. Full etails n Page 8.

Your individual school induction. Information regarding these will

be sent t yu separately rm yur epartment.


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Whr You Wll Lv:universiTy aCCommodaTion

The university tries to provide accommodation to all non-UK students

who apply in advance. You should thereore make sure that you apply

or your accommodation e arly.

Please visit www.rgu.ac.uk/roomonline or options,inormation and instructions on how to do this.

All enquiries regarding accommodation should be directed to

Accommodation Services: [email protected] where possible you should make sure you have booked your

accommodation beore you leave your home country.

Please also note; you will not be permitted to move into university

accommodation until the end o January.

Please be aware that both the university and private accommodationwill require you to sign a lease, this is a legally binding document so

please consider what length o lease you would like beore you sign

this!

I you have any special requirements such as disabilities or you arecoming to study as a couple then please inorm the university as soon aspossible and they will try and accommodate you.

PrivaTe aCCommodaTion

I you would preer to rent private accommodation the Robert Gordon University

website has urther inormation on how to do this, and the accommodation team

can guide you i you need help, but they cannot book this or you.

The best websites to try are:

www.studentpad.co.ukhttp://www.ardmuir.co.uk/

or Aberdeen letting agents: www.rentamatic.co.uk

www.lettingweb.com

www.jgcollie.co.uk

www.citylets.co.uk

www.ukhomelets.com

www.matchlessats.co.uk

www.fndaproperty.com

www.pastures-new.co.uk

Normally you will be required to provide reerences to rent private accommodation

and pay a deposit (usually equal to one months rent up ront) in order to obtain the

lease. In addition, we strongly recommend that students go to see the property

beore signing a contract or paying any money.

iptt t stt Pt acct:

CoUNCIL TAx ANd STUdENTS

Council Tax is collected by Aberdeen City Council to und vital local public services

( roads maintenance, waste collection, public acilities etc).

Full-time students do not have to pay council tax: exemption starts r om the ofcial

frst date o term which is 27th September 2011 this year.

Students who arrive prior to this date and who are in private accommodation, may

be liable or a small ee covering their date o entry until the 26

th

September. Fora two week period this would be approximately 20 to 30. We would however

urge you not to delay your travel until 26th September because o this tax, as in

our opinion the advantages o arriving early and attending induction presentations

outweigh the minor inconvenience o this tax.

Studnts n Unvrsty accommodaton wll not rcv a councl tax bll,

rgardlss o th dat on whch thy arrv.ToP TiP

All leases will start rm the 17th September,

s bear this in min i yu plan t arrie sner

than this an please either arrange r alternatie

accmmatin r ntiy accmmatin.

[email protected]

T: +44 1224 26 2130

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intrnatonal Orntaton and enrolmnt:

All new internatinal stuents must atten ne internatinal rientatin

sessin bere enrlling at the uniersity.

As part o the UK Border Agency regulations, the university is required to retain valid copies o ALL

international students passport, visa/Biometric Residence Permit details. A copy o your passport and visa

/Biometric Residence Permit will be taken immediately ater orientation presentations. it t

ptt tht b th th th t b t .

Orientation presentations take place at 10.00am. Students are asked to meet outside the InoZone (beside

RGU SPORT) Garthdee Campus, at least 20 minutes beore each scheduled presentation where a Student

Ambassador will escort you to the presentation

TIMETABLE FOR ORIENTATION AND ENROLMENT IS AS FOLLOWS:Every day 10:00am start.Meet outside ino-zone Garthdee beside RGU Sport - at 9:40 am at the very latest.

for maP direCTions To garTHdee Please CliCk Below:

Click here or map directions to Garthdee

TiMeTABLe FOR ORieNTATiON AND eNROLMeNT iS AS FOLLOWS:

Date

Every day 10:00am start

Meet outside ino-zone Garthdee beside RGU Sport - at 9:40

Wednesday 14th September

Thursday 15th September

Friday 16th September

Monday 19th September

Wednesday 21st September

Thursday 22nd September

Friday 23rd September

Monday 26th September University Closed due to a public holiday

Trm Starts Tusday 27th Sptmbr

Tuesday 27th September Every day 10:00am start

Meet outside ino-zone Garthdee beside RGU Sport - at 9:40Wednesday 28th September

I or reasons out-with your control you are going to miss this enrolment then you must contact the Universityimmediately. Many courses do not allow a late arrival so please do your best to be here o n time and have timeto settle in.

ToP TiP:

SO iN ORDeR PLeASe MAke SUReOF THe FOLLOWiNG:

1. You attend orientation

2. At the en rientatin ensure a

cpy yur passprt, isa/ bimetric

resience permit is taken

3. You formally enrol in the university

4. You attend your school induction

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Furthr inormaton and UsulContacts:

Put your mnd at rst

PreParing To sTudy in THe uk

All stuents are epecte t hae reache a certain stanar

in English bere enrlling at Rbert Grn Uniersity. We

unerstan, hweer, that sme stuents may nee aitinal help

with certain language skills.

We therere, er all internatinal stuents at Rbert Grn

Uniersity ree English language skills an classes thrughut yur

time stuying with us. Fr mre inrmatin abut this please click

this link:

Link to Study Support

Classes are held on a regular basis at dierent campuses, or you can attend individual tutorials. The

courses are linked as much as possible to your own feld o study. Particular emphasis is placed on

the skills necessary to write academic texts and cope with authentic, spoken English in an academic

context.

PrePare for suCCessPrepare or success is an interactive pre-arrival learning tool or international students preparing

to study in the UK. It contains twenty-two dierent learning recourses on themes connected with

academic lie in the UK.

www.prepareorsuccess.org.uk/


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inTernaTional alumni

amBassador serviCeI you would like to hear rom other international

students that have studied and graduated rom

Robert Gordon University then why not make use

o our International Alumni Ambassador Service.

Established by the university, our ambassadors are

here to answer any o your questions to help you

prepare or your arrival.

The service is designed to promote helpul dialogue

between graduates o the university and prospective

students. It presents a great opportunity or you to

link up with someone that has already been through

the university student experience. Perhaps you

would like to fnd out more about the university and

student lie in Aberdeen, or gain practical advice on

what to expect when you arrive here. Whatever your

query our ambassadors can help.

For more inormation or to register to use this service,

please visit

www.rgu.ac.uk/alumni/involvedand select International Alumni Ambassadors, or

contact the Alumni Ofce direct:

T: +44 (0) 1224 262 037E: [email protected]

What s t l orntrnatonal studnts tostudy at Robrt GordonUnvrsty?

roBerT gordon

universiTy onyou-TuBe

Some o our marketing students made a video

o a day in the lie o a Robert Gordons

student, so why not watch this video or

another point o view.

Click here or You-Tube clip


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Abrdn Ctyand Cultur

When yu are nt stuying, Abereen

city an the surruning areas er manythings t see an . All up-cming eents

an places interest t gie yu sme

ieas can be un here:

Link t Abereen city an shire inrmatin

www.aberdeen-grampian.com

An r lcal eents keep checking this

website r ierent things cming up

thrughut yur stay in Abereen:

www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/xev_event.asp


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How much monywll you nd?

There is an international student fnance calculator available to help you

estimate your expenses while you are in the UK. Visit the website i you

would like more inormation about this:

www.studentcalculator.org.uk/international

inTernaTional sTudenT BankaCCounTs:

I you would like to open a student bank account while you are here,

please be aware that you will usually have to provide the ollowing

documents (these may vary depending on the bank):

Your passport with your student visa

A letter rom your university (this you will get at enrolment

so you cannot open an account until you have enrolled at the

university)

Possibly proo o where you are living

For ull details on this please click on this link

Click here or International Student bankaccount advice

roBerT gordon universiTy finanCe:

For inormation on how you will pay your ees,

Click here or inormation on how to pay yourees

TOP TiP:

It may take a ew weeks bere y u

are able t set up a UK bank accunt

s remember t bring enugh mney,

r access t enugh mney t see

yu thrugh this time.


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Addtonal inormaton Rsourcs

THe BriTisH CounCil:For many international students this will be your frst time living away rom home in an unamiliar country.

The British Council has thereore prepared a useul guide that gives practical advice about living and studying in the UK.

www.britishcouncil.org/eduk-saety-frst.pd

THe uk CounCil for inTernaTional sTudenT affairs (ukCisa)There is a specifc council set up in the UK who look ater the interests o international students studying in the UK. For inormation

about them and how they can help you p lease visit their website:

www.ukcisa.org.uk

roBerT gordon universiTyAnd dont orget we are here to help too

inTernaTional offiCe:+44 1224 26 2209

[email protected]

aCCommodaTion:+44 1224 26 2130

[email protected]

sTudenT finanCe:+44 1224 26 2664

[email protected]

sTudenTs union:+44 1224 26 2263

[email protected]

visa informaTion:+44 1224 262109

[email protected]

for full deTails of our visa Counselling serviCe Please visiT our weBsiTe:www.rgu.ac.uk/uture-students/international-students/visa-inormation

immigraTion adviCe:

UKVisas: www.ukvisas.gov.uk

foreign and CommonwealTH offiCe:www.co.gov.uk

inormation ranging rom issuing visas to providing a directory o the worlds British embassies and consulates.

Working in the UK:Our careers centre can advise on part-time working during your studies and applying or jobs at the end o your course.

Careers CenTre:A guide to our Careers Service:

www.rgu.ac.uk/fles/dmfle/careerscentreinternationalstudents.pd+44 1224 262110

informaTion on working in THe uk:www.ukba.homeofce.gov.uk/workingintheuk/

THe sCoTTisH governmenT:

The Scottish Governments Fresh Talent Initiative is about creating the conditions to

encourage people to live, learn, work and remain in Scotland. To support this work

the Scottish Government has produced a briefng document that provides urther

inormation on:

Fresh Talent and what it means for Scotland

How Fresh Talent ts in with growing the Scottish economy

Information and contact details for the Scottish Governments Relocation Advisory

Service (RAS). This is a ree service with experts on hand to help navigate the

immigration maze as well as oering more general advice about living, learning,

working and remaining in Scotland.

The ollowing document contains all o this, and much much more. This will be

updated on a regular basis so please re-visit at regular intervals or all the statistics and

inormation on Fresh Talent and the work o the RAS.

www.talentscotland.com/students.aspx

all sTudenT serviCes and suPPorT:

www.rgu.ac.uk/current-students/student-services-and-support/student-services-and-support

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Lgal Mattrs:The laws in the UK may nt be the same as in yur wn cuntry. I

yu break the law an are un guilty a crime, a successul prse-

cutin cul result in a ne, a prisn sentence r een being eprte

rm the UK.

You would also be subject to the universitys disciplinary procedures

an liable t be eclue rm the uniersity. S please be aware that

UK laws may be different, and dont assume you know them.

driving in THe uk:

There are strict laws in the UK about driving these may be very dierent rom the laws in your own country, soplease check these beore you drive. Breaking these laws will result in a fne and/ or imprisonment. Having a

license which is valid or driving in your own country does not mean that you can automatically drive in the UK. Inaddition to having the correct licenses and all the necessary documents, you must ensure you obey the motoringlaws o the UK, with particular regard or those relating to drink driving and speeding.

For ull details about driving in the UK please visit:www.dvla.gov.uk/drivers.aspx then click driving in GB as a visitor or new resident

working in THe uk:

During your studies (or ater completion) you may wish to work. There are strict laws governing who is permittedto work, what type o work they can do and how many hours they are permitted to work.

Please note that you should not rely on earnings rom working to und your studies. You will have to provideevidence to the immigration ofcers that you have sufcient money to und your studies and maintenance costswithout having to work. You should remember that the primary purpose o your time in the UK is to study or adegree or other qualifcation, not to work and earn money.

The university Careers Centre can help you fnd part-time work while you are here and advise you about workingregulations.

The rules relating to how many hours per week an international student can work is 20 hours or most students. Foradvice on working during your studies ull details are available:www.ukcisa.org.uk/student/working_during.php

immigraTion ConTrol:The UK oers a warm welcome to overseas students. However, the UK authorities need to make sure that anyoneentering the UK is coming or legitimate reasons. For this reason, you may fnd that immigration control at your porto entry can be rigorous, and may result in a considerable delay at the end o your journey, especially during busyperiods (like the start o term). To assist immigration ofcials please keep all your documents in your hand luggageand be prepared to wait patiently.

Ma sur you hav th ollowng documnts wth you n your hand luggag:

Vald passport (wth vsa)

Notfcaton o crtfcat o accptanc rom th unvrsty

Scholarshp normaton you ar bng sponsord

Halth and mdcal normaton

You may also be asked some questions about yoursel, such as where you are rom and where you will be stayingwhile you are in the UK. It is wise to keep the address o where you are staying to hand. Please do not be worried,these are simply routine questions.


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What To Brng:

There is no need to pack heavy items such as books, winter clothes, cooking utensils, towels and toiletries etc. These can

all be purchased cheaply in the UK. During your orientation presentation you will be guided on the best places to buy

anything you are looking or.

Do NOT pack lots o ood items UK supermarkets oer a wide range o ood rom all over the world, and remember cer-

tain ood items may be banned rom import into the UK.

doCumenTs:

Passport complete with visa (check all the details and dates are correct)

Bank reference, statements or letter from your home bank

Ofcial proof of your home (non-UK) address (such as a utilities bill)

If a private company is sponsoring you, please bring evidence of this International drivers license if you have one and intend to drive in the UK

It is essential that you keep all o these items in your hand luggage as you may be asked to show them when you frst arrive

in the UK.

money:

Cash (in UK Sterling) or travellers cheques for your arrival and your rst few weeks

Provision for your rst instalment of tuition fees, in order to enrol at the university and commence your studies you

must have paid at least 40% o your tuition ees or the year. We would strongly recommend that you pay this rom

your home country beore leaving, and bring evidence o the payment. In order to ensure we can identiy your pay

ment please include your university reerence number.

And provision for your living expenses for these rst few weeks. You should bring around 500 (UK Sterling) in cash

and travellers cheques or your frst ew days in Scotland. For saety reasons, do not bring it all in cash, and make

sure that you record your travellers cheque serial numbers in case you need to make a claim. I you are planning

to bring some o your home currency, please check that you are permitted to take it out o your country, and that it

can be changed in the UK.

Please be very careul about carrying large amounts o cash on your person, it is not sae to do this as once cash is lost is

cannot be replaced.

Bringing goods and money into the UK: There are rules about what goods you can bring with you without paying

duty (tax). Some items are also banned or restricted by law. I you bring 8,000 in cash or more into the UK

(including travellers cheques and currency) then you must declare it to HM custom ofcials i you enter the UK rom

a country outside the EU.

For more inormation on goods that are restricted visit:

A Customs guide or travellers entering the UK - Notice 1 (Acrobat PDF, 330KB)

Click here or Customs Guide

ToP TiP:

Make sure you check beore you

travel what your airline luggage limit

is; otherwise you might be liable or

charges.

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CloTHing To suiT THe weaTHer:

Withut meaning t scare yu, the weather here will

prbably be slightly cler than yu are use t.

In Abereen we hae 4 seasns weather:

auTumn:Which is when you will arrive, it is starting to get cold and there may be a lot o r ain

and wind, but you can also expect days o bright sunshine.

winTer:Be prepared or very cold weather, as cold as one or two degrees below reezing.

sPring:Which is when the weather is starting to get warmer and again there are brightclear days and its very green.

summer:Is usually very sunny but not much warmer than 25 degrees.

I you have warm clothing bring some items to see you through the frst ew days,

and i you have one bring a waterproo jacket. However, dont worry there are

many places where you can buy warm clothes in A berdeen either very cheaply at

Primark, or medium priced at a variety o stores in the shopping malls and also high

end or designer shops situated all over the city.

ComPuTers and eleCTriCal equiPmenT:

The university has acilities in both campuses or you to use the internet and PCs,

however i you would rather bring your own laptop then we recommend that you

insure it beore you travel.

ToP TiP:

Rmmbr to drss comortably

or travllng and brng

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sandals) and a jumpr or jact.

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Whn You Gt Hr:

Aaptrs depening n yur cuntry rigin, i yu are bringing electrical

equipment with you then you will need to purchase an adaptor, you will easily

get this at mst UK airprts when yu arrie.

eaTing:

It is imprtant that yu maintain a healthy an balance iet, an the

canteens thrughut the uniersity campuses will prie a wie ariety.

However, i you are looking or any spe cialist ood to cook or yoursel such as Arican supermarkets, halal, Greek,

Chinese supermarkets, Iranian, Eastern European and Indian vegetarian products amongst many other s the best place

to visit is George street in Aberdeen city centre, it has a wide variety o ethnic ood shops.

For a google map o how to fnd it click here

For a google map o how to fnd it click here

Another option is King Street where you also might fnd some good ethnic ood, clothing and remedies.

For a google map o how to fnd it please click here

Cinema:

There are 4 cinemas in the city centre each shwing a ariety lms.

The Belmont Cinema:

www.picturehouses.co.uk/For Art-house cinema, showing the best in classic, o reign + independent flm, located in the he art o the city. Including

some Hollywood flms and some bollywood choices too.

Vue Cinema at the bottom o Union Street:

www.cineworld.co.uk/cinemas/78For current blockbuster movies

Cineworld in Union Square and at the beach:

www.cineworld.co.uk/cinemas/78For current blockbuster movies and bollywood choices

Anything you would specifcally like to ask about there will be an opportunity at your orientation presentation, and we

will be more than happy to help you.

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doCumenTs required for Travel:

Passport

Student Visa or entry clearance (if applicable)

Tickets to arrive into the UK and then onto Aberdeen,

(remember Lnn is a 7 hur train rm Abereen r a 1 hur fight)

Medical Certicate, including chest X-ray and list of inoculation

(i applicable) check i yu nee this bere yu trael.

Travel insurance for the journey: This is up to you, you and your

belngings are nt cere by uniersity insurance until yu enrl.

When yu enrl, yu will be entitle t NHS meical care,

an i yu are staying in uniersity accmmatin then

yur belnging will be insure thrugh yur lease.

Tuition and living fees: you should pay your 1st instalment of your tuition

bere yu trael where pssible, but i yu are unable t this yuwill hae t bring prisin r this. Please remember i yu bring a

bank draft make it payable to Robert Gordon University and not in your

wn name as it may take weeks bere yu are able t pen yur wn

bank accunt.

A pre-paid credit card would be a good idea to last you for your rst few

weeks in the UK.

Proof of sponsorship: if a private company or government

by is uning yu.

Mobile phone: If you have a mobile phone that is unlocked to work

anywhere, bring this with yu an we can prie yu with a pay as yu

g sim car. I yu nt hae a mbile phne, yu can

pick these up easily when yu get here.

Currency: to last you for a few days when you arrive in the UK, and for

getting arun.

Medication: Any prescribed medication you are taking, remember to take

this with yu an a letter rm yur ctr t escribe what it is an why

yu are taking it (translate int English) in case there is any cnusin at

immigratin.

The address where you will be staying in the UK: If you are staying in

uniersity accmmatin yu will hae been sent etails this.

A drink and something to eat for your journey

A pen in case you need to write any directions or details down

And this pre-arrival guide

Fnal Chc Lst:

Before you leave home there are many important things you will have to arrange, we have

prepare this check list t guie yu.

Please ensure yu hae mae arrangements r accmmatin an yu hae all the

documents you need to enter the UK with you, BEFORE you travel.

ToP TiP:

Ma cops o all o your

documnts and lav thm

wth a amly mmbr at

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Internatinal oce

Rbert Grn Uniersity

Schlhill

Abereen

AB10 1FR

Tel +44 1224 262209

[email protected]

www rgu ac uk/internatinal

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