International students

Welcome to the UK

If you're travelling from another country to the UK, here are a few hints to make your arrival easier.

Arriving at CODE

What to do before you arrive at CODE

To keep everyone safe, and minimise you time in the office, please make sure you complete your 'to-do' list before you arrive. This includes:

  • Completing your Induction forms + Health and Safety module (coming soon) on your student portal
  • Adding a photograph to your student portal where your face can clearly be seen.
  • Upload a photo of your student ID to the My Documents section of your student portal. 

Arriving at CODE 

When arriving on site we will ask you to go to our offices. 

We will process your documentation as quickly as possible, we will then hand you your keys. 

Other useful information

Register with a medical doctor

You should register with a medical doctor (GP/General Practitioner) as soon as possible, to ensure you can access healthcare if needed.

Coventry University has it's own Medical Centre, while the University of Warwick has a Health Centre.

You can also find other doctors on the NHS website: https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/find-a-GP

Opening a bank account

We advise you open a bank account in the UK to keep your money safe. You can then get a debit card to make contactless payments and/or and take cash out from a cash point (ATM).

There are many banks in the UK offering varying products and services. It is a good idea to do some research to find the right bank for you before you arrive in the UK. 

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Food deliveries

If you would like food delivered to you at CODE you can download the following apps that will deliver to one of the gates to the building:

You can also arrange delivery from large supermarket chains.

Other useful pages

Arriving at CODE

Advice on what to do when you first arrive at CODE, including how to get your keys.

Arrival info

Arriving out of hours

Help and advice on what to do if you're arriving out of hours.

Out of hours arrival