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The Advice & Representation Centre  can give you free, independent and confidential information, advice and support on a range of academic and non-academic issues.

We have professional advisers and elected student representatives and the service is completely confidential, independent from the University and no issue is too big or too small for us to deal with.

The Students' Union is here to help you make the most of your time at Sussex so if there's something bugging you that you think is likely to be affecting other students as well tell us about it by filling in our online form. 

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► Advice for students from outside the UK

If you are a student from outside the UK there are a range of particular issues you may face - for example you may have restrictions upon the number of hours you can work whilst you study and there's less emergency funding available to you.

You may also be unfamiliar with some aspects of the UK's academic culture - such as referencing conventions.

However, the Students' Union is very much here for you. We can help you understand some of the complex rules that might affect you and whilst we don't provide immigration advice - the University's International & Study Abroad Office does that - there's lots that we can help with to make your time in the UK as enjoyable and trouble-free as possible.

Your rights as a student from outside the UK

European Economic Area and Swiss students - general information

Fees and funding for non-EEA and Swiss students

Fees and funding for EEA and Swiss students

National Health Service treatment

Working in the UK after your studies

Useful contacts

Visas

Welfare benefits

Working & national insurance

Other useful links

The government's Border & Immigration Agency

UKCISA: The Council for International Education

Students' Union information for international students

The Students' Union is here to help you make the most of your time at Sussex so if there's something that's creating an obstacle to you living to your full potential we want to know so we can try to do something about it. If there's something bugging you that you think is likely to be affecting other students as well tell us about it by filling in our online form.

Please be aware that we are only able to advise current or prospective students
of the University of Sussex and Brighton & Sussex Medical School.

These webpages are checked for accuracy each term. However, the Students' Union cannot be held responsible for any legislative changes since the last review. If you have any comments or queries about the content please email advice@ussu.sussex.ac.uk.

Pages last updated July 2010