Frequently Asked Questions
Your Lifestyle – the international student community in the UK
How do I open a bank account?
All UK international students will need a letter from the College in order to open a bank account. We will give you this letter during the Induction and Registration events.
Where can I buy a mobile phone?
We will give you a free SIM card for your mobile phone during the Induction and Registration events. The facility will provide our UK international students with a phone number and access to a network, but you will still need to pay for credit to use the phone.
How do I register with the police?
Registration with the police is important for UK international students. It takes place during the Induction and Registration events. If you miss Induction then don’t panic as the Student Services office will provide you with full details on how to register.
How do I register with a doctor?
It is essential that all UK international students register with a local doctor. We will help you to arrange this during the Induction and Registration events. You will be able to register, free of charge, at the health centre on campus.
Does the College arrange time off to observe festivals like Eid and Chinese New Year?
Our courses require a very high level of academic commitment all year round in order to ensure your successful progression. We therefore ask all of our students from every faith and culture to attend classes during these festivals.
Where can I practise my faith?
Liverpool is a large, multicultural city with many places to worship. The Student Services office will be able to advise you of the closest one to your hall of residence or the College.
What extra-curricular activities are available at College?
You will have full access to a wide range of societies and clubs at the University of Liverpool. The College also arranges social events throughout your study period. Typically, this would include city tours, ice-skating, ten-pin bowling and visits to other cities in the UK.
What are the arrangements for disabled international students?
If you have a disability, or chronic medical or mental health condition, please tell us about it on your application form. This will help you understand the support we can offer you and help us plan for your arrival more effectively.
Accommodation
Will I have to share my room?
No. We offer a wide choice of accommodation to all international students, and you will always have a room of your own. Sometimes rooms also have their own private bathroom.
Do I have to cook my own meals?
Yes. Cooking with friends can be one of the most fun things about living in halls of residence, and is much cheaper than eating in restaurants all the time. UK international students love the location because it is convenient with lots of shops near the halls where you can buy food.
Find out more about the accommodation options offered by LIC here!
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