Everything you need after you land in the UK
From registering with a GP to opening a bank account, getting your NI number, and planning your Graduate Route — your complete guide to settling in the UK.
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PhD & Graduate Programs
Explore fully-funded PhD programs at Russell Group universities with stipends, UKRI funding, and Graduate Route pathways.
- UKRI & EPSRC funding
- Russell Group programs
- Graduate Route eligibility
- Fees & stipend details
Housing & Accommodation
Student accommodation in London, Manchester, Edinburgh, and beyond. Cost breakdowns, platforms, and tenant rights.
- City rent comparisons in GBP
- Rightmove, SpareRoom, Zoopla
- Tenancy agreement tips
- Guarantor options for students
Banking & Finance
Open a UK bank account as a student or Graduate Route holder. Monzo, Barclays, HSBC, Lloyds compared.
- Monzo & Starling (no branch needed)
- NI number for work
- UK credit building basics
- Electoral roll registration
Phone, NHS & Daily Life
Register with an NHS GP, get a UK SIM card, sort your BRP card collection, and navigate daily life as a student.
- NHS GP registration (free)
- Best SIM cards (giffgaff, Lebara)
- BRP card collection
- Railcard & transport passes
UK Employer Directory
Companies with Skilled Worker sponsor licences that actively hire international graduates.
- Sponsor licence holders
- Salary thresholds by role
- Graduate Route friendly
- Sector breakdowns
Step-by-Step Guides
From Graduate Route application to filing your HMRC tax return — practical guides for life in the UK.
- Graduate Route application
- NI number guide
- HMRC Self Assessment
- Skilled Worker visa path
Your settlement timeline
A practical checklist for your first few months in United Kingdom.
Before you arrive
- Arrange temporary accommodation for first 2 weeks
- Open a Wise or Monzo account online before flying
- Carry GBP 200–300 cash for first days
Week 1
- Collect your BRP card from the designated post office
- Register with an NHS GP (free, bring proof of address)
- Get a UK SIM card (giffgaff or Lebara are popular)
Month 1
- Apply for your NI (National Insurance) number if working
- Open a Barclays or HSBC student account for better credit history
- Register on the electoral roll (boosts your credit score)
Month 3+
- Plan your Graduate Route application (apply before student visa expires)
- Build UK credit with a Aqua or Vanquis credit builder card
- Research Skilled Worker visa sponsors for after graduation
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