Getting Started at Northumbria

To get started on your course you will need to complete a number of key tasks. The checklist below will help you. Further guidance can be found in our Getting Started at Northumbria web pages and Ask4Help Online in your Student Portal.

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Essential Actions to Complete Checklist
Student Digital Induction

Additional tasks to complete for living in the UK:

  • Open a UK Bank Account
  • Register with a doctor (GP)
  • Arrange Utility Bill Payments (Private Accommodation)
  • Provide a Council Tax Certificate to your local Council Tax Office (Private Accommodation)
  • Look after your wellbeing - staying happy, healthy and safe

''I enjoy the creativity of the programme and the balance of academic and informal teaching methods. The teaching and support help me to find alternative methods to learn and approach assignments, which gives me confidence that I will do well in my studies at undergraduate level.''

Oluwanisola Esele Oyefeko - Nigeria / International Foundation Programme

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