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6. Contact Information and Useful Websites
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Royal Holloway, University of London
Most departments and services at the College have information posted on the Royal Holloway website: www.rhul.ac.uk.
| Admissions Office | (+44) 1784 443882 | admissions@rhul.ac.uk |
| College Switchboard | (+44) 1784 434455 | |
| Educational Support Office | (+44) 1784 443966 | educational-support@rhul.ac.uk |
| Health Centre | (+44) 1784 443131 | |
| Student Housing Bureau | (+44) 1784 443358 | accomodation@rhul.ac.uk |
| Students' Union | (+44) 1784 486300 | www.su.rhul.ac.uk |
| International Student Support | (+44) 1784 443663 | InternationalAdvice@rhul.ac.uk |
The United Kingdom Council for International Student Affairs (UKCISA)
UKCISA offers information and advice to international students who are studying or considering studying in the UK. Their website offers information on a wide range of issues of interest to overseas students.
- Website: www.ukcosa.org.uk
- Student helpline: 0207 107 9922 (Monday -Friday 13.00 - 16.00)
HOST
www.hostuk.org
Host offers the opportunity for overseas students to spend a weekend or
holiday with a British family in their home.
The British Council
www.britishcouncil.org
For information about British Council activities and a list of offices
worldwide.
International Students House, London
Useful Government Websites
www.ukvisas.gov.uk
For information about who needs a visa to enter the UK and how to apply.
www.workpermits.gov.uk
For information on obtaining work permits and guidance on who needs a
permit.
www.homeoffice.gov.uk
For information on Leave to Remain in the UK. Application forms can be
downloaded from this site.
www.surreycc.gov.uk
For information on local county government services including schools
and registered childcare.
www.dvla.gov.uk
Use the "Driver homepage" for information about driving licenses in the
UK or the "Vehicles homepage" for information about car registration and
taxes.
Travel Information
www.nationalrail.co.uk
For information about rail travel and train times
www.tellingsgoldenmiller.co.uk
For information about bus services in the local area of the College, including
service route maps and journey planner.
www.nationalexpress.com
For information on inter-city and airport link bus services including
those from Stansted and Luton airport.
www.thetube.com
For information about the London underground, including fare information
and journey planner.
www.londontransport.co.uk
For information about travelling in and around London, including buses,
river services and the docklands light railway (DLR).
This information is believed to be correct at the time of going to press. Information and regulations need to change from time to time however, and the College reserves the right to alter or withdraw any of the information given here.