More information about Edinburgh

Insurance [Pre-arrival guide]

• Health insurance is not necessary. We are eligible for NHS service
• Personal item insurance is included in accommodation payment.
  
• Should have travel insurance for items.

Accommodation [Accommodation leaflet]

• University accommodation rents include all utility bills, cleaning, personal
  contents insurance, data and telephone facilities.
• By late July, I should received the accommodation offer. [ref]
  

Arrival

• There is welcome team at the airport on 8 - 9 September (red t-shirters). They will guide us to the bus into town and guide us from the bus station to the accommodation.
• All Non Commonwealth Students (other than EU, US and Japanese Nationals) who have been admitted to the UK for a period of more than 6 months, may be required to register with the police. The fee for registration is currently £34 per person. [ref]
  

Misc

• There are German language course available for £120 per semester. The course in the first semester starts on 25 Sep. [Modern Language Website]
  

More information

• Pre-arrival guide
  
• Pre-arrival Checklist for international Student