Useful Links

Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) - www.fco.gov.uk

FCO on Twitter - http://twitter.com/foreignoffice 
 
British Council - www.britishcouncil.org
 
Education UK - The official British Council website for international students looking for courses or for studying in Britain - www.educationuk.org

Visa Information  - The UK Border Agency is responsible for securing the United Kingdom borders and controlling migration in the United Kingdom. All the guidance and information you need to apply for a visa can be found on their website -http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/ 

Goodenough College provides residential accommodation for postgrads from all over the world. Located in the heart of London’s university life it offers a great variety of intellectual, cultural and social activities. Over 500 single rooms & flats, secure & friendly environment, Culturally & academically diverse student body, strong student commitment to the College community. To find out more visit: www.goodenough.ac.uk. Go and see them: Tours every Friday at 1 pm and every first Saturday of the month at 11 am. Mecklenburgh Square, London WC1N 2AB, Nearest tube: Russell Square (Zone 1). info@goodenough.ac.uk 

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HOST UK - Voluntary Organisation arranging visits and homestays with British families for a weekend, a visit or Christmas - www.hostuk.org 
 
Up my street - For information about services in your local area - www.upmystreet.com 
  
The International Student Calculator will help you plan and manage your money for your studies in the UK - www.studentcalculator.org.uk/international
 
NHS (National Health Service) Direct - Health and Medical information and how to keep healthy - www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk
 
UKCISA - The UK Council for International Student Affairs provides advice and information to international students studying in the UK and to staff who work with them. All UK universities and most colleges of further and higher education with international students are members of UKCISA - www.ukcisa.org.uk
 
BBC - Keep up-to-date with the latest news and current affairs in the UK and around the world - www.bbc.co.uk 
   
VisitBritain - visitBritain works in partnership with the national tourist boards in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales to promote Britain overseas as a tourist destination. The website provides practical advice on planning a trip to the UK, including information on accommodation, attractions, events and transport -
www.visitbritain.com