See the UKCOSA pages to get lots more info for international students studying in Britain.

Non-EU students

Bring all documents for immigration, i.e., letters of acceptance from faculty and college, proof of financial support, proof that you have somewhere to live (lease agreement or housing confirmation) and visa, if necessary. This cannot be overemphasised - your first entry into the UK will determine whether you get a multiple-entry stamp in your passport for the duration of your programme. See the Government Visa site for more information.

Money

It is absolutely essential that you bring enough pounds sterling to support yourself for the first several weeks, as it takes some time to open a bank account. If possible, get the account open before you come. For details, see section on Financial notes.

Formal dress

Sub fusc is required dress for matriculation, exams and a few other academic occasions.
For women, this consists of a dark skirt or trousers, dark stockings, dark shoes, white shirt with collar and black ribbon tie. For men, a dark suit, white shirt, white bow-tie, dark socks and dark shoes are required.
For all students, an academic gown and mortarboard are worn over sub fusc. All of these items can be purchased in Oxford. Sub fusc is an academic dress and is only worn on such occasions.
To clear any slight confusion, for events such as Formal Hall, Graduate Dinners, Freshers' Dinner etc. (non-academic occasions) you do not wear sub fusc. For men this basically means replacing the white bow-tie with a regular tie and losing the mortar board. For women this means anything smart that would fit a semi-formal occasion. If an event is 'black tie' (usually a college ball etc.) then men are expected to don a Tuxedo and women dress more formally.

Electricity

The UK runs on 230V with three pin plugs. You may want to bring an adapter with you if you come from a country with different electricity. Laptop cables can be purchased at the university computing centre for about £3.

Bedding

University housing provides pillows and duvets but you must bring your own linens. These items also may be purchased at Argos on New Inn Street, or at Boswell's in Cornmarket.

Greeting

If you would like to be met upon arrival in the Exeter College Lodge, please contact us and someone will be there to meet you.