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We're looking forward to welcoming you to UEA. We are here to guide you through the steps you need to take before arriving at university.
We have put together a handy New Student Checklist to help you prepare. You’ll also receive lots more detail over email and have access to the internal portal, MyUEA once you’ve completed your online registration.
Until then, familiarise yourself with the support you’ll have available, particularly the Student Information Zone (SIZ) and get to know your Students’ Union too.
Registration and arrivals
Up to 30 days before you start your course you will receive a registration email. Please register as soon as possible.
Don’t forget to complete all parts of the online registration task so you can access your induction information, get your campus card, see your timetable, and start planning for your arrival at UEA.
Choose from the options below to find out how registration will work for you.
We know you will have lots of questions about being a new student at UEA.
Our frequently asked questions will keep you up-to-date with what teaching and learning will look like at the start of term as well as answering your questions on the latest information for international new students to help with travelling to the UK.
You will also receive regular emails from us to help make your transition to University as smooth as possible whether you are joining us as an Undergraduate or Postgraduate, or from the UK or overseas so keep an eye on your inbox. We have included some key topics below which you can get started on before receiving your registration email.
Student Information Zone (SIZ)
The Student Information Zone (SIZ) is your one stop shop to find answers to all the questions you might have as a new student.
Our Student Information Advisers can help you with a wide range of topics including course queries, submissions, wellbeing, learning and finance. They can also show you how to find the information you need online and support you with making a referral to a specialist service if needed.
Visit the Student Information Zone online for quick and easy answers to your questions. If needed the SIZ has spaces where you can talk to an adviser in private.
Visit or contact us
The SIZ is open Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm.
Phone: 01603 597580
Email: student.information.zone@uea.ac.uk
Live Chat: siz.uea.ac.uk
Online: Student Information Zone (SIZ) (uea.ac.uk)
In person: Visit us on The Street (opposite The Union Bar)
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Passport and visa checks
International and EU/EEA students:
As part of the registration process, all students who hold non-UK passports are required to complete a Right to Study check, irrespective of fee status. Students will be required to bring their original passport and immigration documents to this check. Once you have completed online registration, you will receive an email with a booking link and instructions for booking and attending your Right to Study check. You must complete a Right to Study check before you begin studying in the UK.
If you have requested that your Biometric Residence Permit (BRP) be delivered to UEA, you can collect it as part of your Right to Study check.
Right to Study checks will take place 23 – 26 January in the Student Information Zone Annex (what3words///laptop.moth.sample). You are not able to undertake study until you have fully registered. You will receive a confirmation email when you are fully registered and able to commence studies. If you have any questions about support for international students, you can contact studentlife.international@uea.ac.uk.
International students with dependants
Students can collect BRP cards on behalf of their dependants once they have completed registration. We ask that, wherever possible, students do not bring their dependants with them to Right to Study checks, due to restricted space. In order to collect BRP cards on behalf of your dependants, students must bring their dependants' passports with them and the dependants must be present in the UK.
Next steps