Overseas students who need to extend their visa or wish to invite their spouse to join them in the UK can seek advice from the Heriot-Watt International Student's Advice Office. Forms and advice are available to assist you with your arrangements.

see also: guidelines, immigration, international

Guidance and support for international students is provided by our International Students Advice Office (ISAO). They can help you with practical advice such as setting up a UK bank account, driving in the UK, registering with the police for visa renewal, local travel arrangements, the details of embassies and consulates in Edinburgh and much more. The International Student Guide also provides much of the information that you will need.

see also: international, overseas

Our Guide to Student Services describes the services available and what each of them can offer you at every stage of your studies. The Guide aims to help you through your university life and to make you aware of how to make the most of the opportunities that this provides. There is also a summary of Heriot-Watt University policies and procedures which affect you as students and web-site addresses where the full versions of these documents can be found.

see also: guidelines, handbook, student

Student Welfare Services provides a counselling service covering personal matters. For students with special needs and disabilities, a team of special needs advisers is available for advice and support. Student Loans and the Hardship Funds are administered from our office. You can find information on accommodation, student counselling, managing your money, disability and learning difficulties here.

see also: counselling, disability, student, support, welfare