A Global Institution
London Guildhall College is diverse multicultural community. We welcome and intake students from over 100 countries and languages. We have many regional international agents from around the globe: Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan, Ghana, Nigeria, Albania & Cyprus who you may contact for further guidance and when applying to us.
Applying to us
As an overseas international student, you may conveniently apply to us via our International Representatives in your or your neighbour countries who will provide you course information, advice and make an initial assessment of your eligibility of studying in the UK at our college. Your application will then be sent to our Admission Unit who will thoroughly assess it and reply back to the representative. If your application is successful you'll then receive your letter of enrolment and immigration guidance to apply for student visa. Find out more on how to apply to us.
Accommodations & living expenses
The Immigration rule states that you have to make arrangements of accommodation and meet the necessary costs before you arrive in the UK. Living in London is relatively expensive and you'll need to produce evidence of your affordability of accommodating yourself and also if your family is going to live with you.
Immigration & student visa
All international students (unless British or EU citizen overseas) must obtain student visa to enter and remain in the UK. There are numerous immigration rules that applies to different students of different origins so please check with the British High Commission or British Council in your country, or contact our International Representative for information and guidance. In order to get a visa you must produce various documented evidence to support your application.
Arriving here
When you arrive in the UK, you are most likely to arrive at the Heathrow Airport. Unless you have visited London before and know your way around, we may be able to arrange an airport pick-up for you to escort you to your hotel or other accommodation you have arranged.
Working in the UK
You may consider getting a part-time job while you are studying, perhaps to facilitate your leisure needs or gain work experience. However, you must not rely entirely on your job to support your studies or living expenses. You are not allowed to work more than 20 hours a week work and we need you to attend classes regularly. Furthermore you will have to prove to the Immigration Officers when you arrive in the UK that you have enough money to support yourself without needing to work.
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