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Before you leave home

Secure your place

Once you have made your application and received your offer, you must ensure that you have sent all the documents we require and completed all the steps to be given an Unconditional offer. If you are not sure how to do this, see our applying to Brunel section.

Visas

If you are an international student , then you will probably need a visa to study at Brunel. For all the information you need regarding which visa to apply for and how and when to apply, please see our visa information for applicants web pages. You should also familiarise yourself with the latest information on what visa documents you will need to provide at Registration.

Money matters

It is important that you prepare to pay your deposit and your tuition and accommodation fees in advance. You also need to know how to open a bank account in the UK either before you arrive or when you arrive. For full information on how to make payments, scholarships, sponsorship and UK living costs, please see our fees and funding section.