Student Guide
for Ravensbourne University, London
We look forward to welcoming you to Ravensbourne University, London. Find all the information you need for before you arrive, and once you are on campus here.
Important Dates – September 2025 Intake
University Address: 6 Penrose Way, London SE10 0EW
Online Registration Opens
1 September 2025
Welcome Week
8th September 2025
Face-to-face enrolment opens
9th September 2025
Course starts (UG and PG)
22nd September 2025
Course Starts (Foundation)
15th September 2025
Pre-Arrival and On-Campus Information
Pre-Arrival Webinars
Our pre-arrival webinar for international students is designed to prepare you for your upcoming journey to Ravensbourne University. You can find out some of what we discuss in these webinars below and how to join them.
In these live sessions you’ll be introduced to your key staff contacts who will provide you with guidance and advice as a newly-admitted international student.
Do you have questions?
All our webinars have a LIVE question and answer session at the end! You will have the opportunity to ask our speakers questions during the meeting and get fast answers!
University Pre-Arrival Webinar
In this webinar, participants will begin by meeting the Ravensbourne university team for the first time! This webinar will cover Ravensbourne-specific topics, including:
- Notable dates
- Your journey to the university
- How to complete your online registration
- The cost of living in the UK
- Welcome week and induction
Upcoming Pre-Arrival Webinars:
Sorry there are no webinars scheduled at the moment, please check back closer to your enrolment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, you can live off-campus in private accommodation, but we advise students to live within 15-minute travel time to ensure you can attend class.
For Travel:
• A current passport
• A Student Visa (if required)
• Permission to Travel Letter (if applicable)
• Acceptance Letter (CAS)
• Evidence of financial support
• Medical records for pre-existing conditions & details of vaccinations Any medication you are currently taking
• Travel insurance
• Cash or travellers’ cheques for everyday expenses, before your bank account is set up
For university:
• A suitable laptop or computer for study that can connect to Wi-Fi
• A mobile phone with a number you can easily be contacted on
If you anticipate arriving in the UK after your course start date, it is crucial to inform us as soon as possible. Please email the Pre-Arrival team at arrivalsupport@oxfordinternational.com
Kindly note that late arrival requests submitted to other teams will delay processing. To ensure a prompt response, all requests must be directed to the Pre-Arrival team at the email provided above.
Our partner universities offer a range of accommodation options both on and off campus. Once you have accepted your offer of study the Admissions team at the University will guide you through this process.
You can prove your immigration status by using the view and prove service to create a share code. This code will give others temporary access to your immigration information. You can get a new share code whenever you need one.
When you come to campus to register, you will need to come with your guardian(s) and have your guardian’s contact information ready to share with the University.
If you want to open a bank account, you will need the following:
Bank Reference Letter from the College/University
– You Identification (ID or Passport)
– Accommodation Agreement
– You can find further information on the UKCISA website.
We recommend that you bring some cash or a pre-paid travel card (around £300) with you, to make sure you can meet your expenses until your bank account becomes active. Please do not travel with large amounts of cash.
If you are coming to the UK with your partner or family, please get in touch with your college so that they can help you find suitable accommodation.
As a full time student, you will need your own laptop. You can bring one with you, or we can give you advice on where to buy one.
When packing to move to your new country as an International student, think about what you most need or want to have with you.
The UK weather can be very temperamental, so make sure you research and pack suitable clothing.
It might also be a good idea to check the UK government’s customs information. Meat and dairy products, for example, cannot be brought outside of the EU.
For non-EU citizens, you will be asked to register with the police. This will be stated on your Home Office decision letter or your visa vignette. You will have to register with the police within seven days of your arrival to the UK and pay a registration fee of £34. Please remember the following documents:
– Original Passport
– Biometric Residence Permit (BRP Card)
– Accommodation Confirmation
– Enrolment Letter
You’ll need to register with a doctor (GP) in your first week of moving to the UK. There will be further advice and guidance regarding this on your induction day. It is free to register with a medical practice and GP appointments are free; however, some NHS services are not free such as prescriptions or appointments with a dentist or optician.