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Moving from India to the UK to study

PBSA - the place for your best year yet

Purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) is a great choice for students looking for a memorable place to call home at uni. Built around the needs of students, these are privately run properties that give you lots of benefits over other types of accommodation, helping you to have your best year yet.

How? PBSA can give you:

More choice over where you stay or which room type you live in
More central city locations, rather than campus living that can put you outside of the city
More privacy, with your own bathroom and better security onsite
Events and social spaces onsite to help you build lasting connection

Why choose iQ?

We're one of the leading PBSA providers in the UK and half of our residents come from overseas, so we know a thing or two about making your home at uni a place to remember.

With things like bills and study spaces included on top of being in the perfect location for uni and your social life, that means you get much better value for money. With exclusive events and Clubs, iQ is the place to make those friends for life and make the most of life in the UK.

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Before you arrive in the UK

When applying for a UK student visa, you’ll need to prepare the following documents:

1. Valid Passport - ensure your passport is valid for the entire duration of your planned stay in the UK

2. Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) - provided by your UK university or college

3. Bank Statement - or other financial documents showing you have enough money to cover your tuition fees and living expenses

4. Proof of English Proficiency - such as IELTS score sheets

5. Tuberculosis Test Certificate - applicable to students from certain countries

We recommend starting your preparations early and carefully checking the required documents to avoid any delays in your visa application.

The main mobile operators in the UK include:

EE
O2
Three
Vodafone

After arriving in the UK, you’ll need to purchase a local SIM card to send calls and messages. There are other options available, each with different plans, so it’s worth looking around to find something that suits you. A lot of providers also offer student discounts, so be sure to ask about them when purchasing.

Useful apps for life in the UK

The following mobile apps will be very useful for living in the UK:

- Citymapper & Google Maps to help you plan public transport routes

- Uber and Bolt for quick taxi services

- Deliveroo, Just Eat & UberEats for food delivery

- Student Beans and UNiDAYS for student discounts

Don’t forget to download the iQ app to help you during your stay. You’ll be able to pay rent, rebook for next year and can even grab exclusive offers only available to residents.

Want to know more about life at iQ?

To get more of an idea of what your best year yet could look like, take a look at iQ Life or check out our Reading Room.

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Onsite spaces

On top of 24/7 support through our app and your team onsite, we support your social life too with onsite events and social spaces to help you find your community.