Are you an international student or thinking of studying in the UK? We are here to help you on your journey, from application to graduation and beyond.
💻Our website features advice and guidance for international students, from visas and fees to working in the UK
📞If you’ve looked at our website and still need support, you can speak to one of our advisers on our student advice line.
Visit our website (link in bio) for more information about our advice, guidance and how else we support and advocate for international students.
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In an insightful piece on WONKHE, UKCISA's #WeAreInternational student ambassador, Coco Ren discusses the need for the International Education Strategy to prioritize measurable improvements in student experience, inclusion, and employability.
She sheds light on the challenges international students face when seeking employment after graduation and advocates for clear employability metrics, policy consistency in student recruitment, immigration, and a more inclusive approach for all international students.
Visit the link in bio to read Coco’s full article
What helps international students feel confident when applying for visas and arriving in the UK?
The Foundation for International Education’s empathetic, supportive and reassuring approach awarded them the #WeAreInternational Award for Outstanding Student Support (Visas and Immigration) 2025.
Swipe through for what they told us.
What was your experience? What supported you most through the visa process? Let us know in the comments 👇
Nominations for the #WeAreInternational Awards 2026 are now open - link in bio
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Studying and starting exams in a different country can feel overwhelming.
Especially when academic expectations, grading systems, and feedback styles are completely different from what you’re used to.
Our #WeAreInternational Student Ambassador, Lauren, shares her experience of adjusting to UK academic culture as an international student, from navigating the ‘Hidden Curriculum’ to resetting personal expectations around marking.
Read Lauren’s thoughts via the link in bio, and share your own experiences of adjusting to academic life in the comments ❤️
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We've been shortlisted for @ThePIENews PIEoneer Awards 2026 in the Student Support category 🎉
This recognises our work in providing free and confidential advice, delivering timely guidance during immigration and policy changes and ensuring student voices are heard.
Proud to be shortlisted alongside other organisations doing important work to support international students. Well done all!
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Know someone making a real difference for international students?
Our 2026 #WeAreInternational Awards are now open. Celebrating students, staff and institutions making a real impact for international students.
From amplifying student voices, to creating inclusive spaces, this is your chance to recognise the people making a difference.
Start your nomination today at awards.ukcisa.org.uk
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Have you had to prove your English language skills for an application to study in the UK?
We want to hear from you. (optional prize draw for a chance to win a £100 voucher!)
If you are an international student who has applied to, is currently studying at, or has recently studied at a UK university in the past 5 years, we need you.
Take the survey today.
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We're recruiting for a Communications Assistant and a Training and Development Officer.
All the info on ukcisa.org.uk/jobs
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What does an award-winning international student experience look like?
@UniofWarwick won our #WeAreInternational Institution of the Year Award in 2025 for its whole-institution approach - listening, co-creating and building a truly global, inclusive community with international students at the centre.
Swipe through their recommendations.
Want to celebrate your university or college for everything they do to support international students?
Nominations for #WeAreInternational Awards 2026 are now open!
Nominations for the #WeAreInternational Awards 2026 are now open!
The awards recognise international students, staff, teams and institutions, including Student Voice Champion, Outstanding Student Support, and Student of the Year.
Categories, criteria, FAQs and ceremony information is now available on our dedicated website
awards.ukcisa.org.uk
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Our free #internationalstudent advice line will be closed this Friday and Monday for the UK Easter holidays.
Back as usual Tuesday.
For information about studying in the UK, including:
how to apply to university,
visas,
fee status,
and funding,
visit our extensive student advice pages, written by our expert advisers.
cisa.org.uk/advice
UK visa fees are increasing from 8 April 2026.
If you’re looking to study in the UK, these changes could affect you.
Key changes for students and their dependants:
- Visitor visa (up-to 6 months) increasing to £135
- Electronic Travel Authorisation increasing to £20
- Student visa, main applicant and dependants increasing to £558
- Short-term student increasing to £228
- Child Student increasing to £558
- Graduate route, main applicants and dependants increasing to £937
Read our news item at ukcisa.org.uk or visit the Home Office website for further details.
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