What to bring with you
There is a lot to consider when you are moving to a different country to study, you have to consider baggage allowance on the aeroplane and other logistics, here is some information about what is essential and what you can get when you arrive at Keele.
| Do bring: | Don't bring: |
|---|---|
| Enough British currency to cover your immediate needs on your arrival in the UK, including customs charges, rail fares and any emergency expenses. About £250 should be enough, but if you have any family with you, you will need more. |
Towels, bedding and kitchenware - these will take up valuable space in your luggage and you can buy them locally. If you’d like to order items before you arrive you can Kit yourself out for Uni through our friends at either Chaffinch or UniKitOut. You can order bedding, kitchen, bathroom kits and more, Plus save 10% with discount code KEELE10 if you decide to order anything through Unikitout or there’s free delivery with discount code Keele2015 if you decide to order anything from Chaffinch. |
| Photos of your friends and family/ small personal items to remind you of home. | Large electrical appliances such as rice cookers – you can easily buy these in the UK |
| Plug adaptor to allow you to use UK electrical sockets. | Banned or restricted items, which can be viewed on the HM Revenue & Customs website. |
| Warm, waterproof clothing and shoes. | |
| 2-3 months supply of any medication you regularly take. |
Items to have in your hand luggage when arriving in the UK
- Your passport
- Your CAS/letter of acceptance to Keele University
- Visa decision / share code
- Vaccination record (if required)
- TB certificate (if required)
- Evidence that you have enough money to support yourself (bank statements/loan sanction letter etc.)
- Original certificates of the qualifications listed on your CAS
Do bring
- Enough British currency to cover your immediate needs on your arrival in the UK, including customs charges, rail fares and any emergency expenses. About £250 should be enough, but if you have any family with you, you will need more.
- Photos of your friends and family/ small personal items to remind you of home.
- Plug adaptor to allow you to use UK electrical sockets.
- Warm, waterproof clothing and shoes.
- 2-3 months supply of any medication you regularly take.
Items to have in your hand luggage when arriving in the UK
- Your passport
- Your CAS/letter of acceptance to Keele University
- Visa decision
- Vaccination record (if required)
- TB certificate (if required)
- Evidence that you have enough money to support yourself (bank statements/loan sanction letter etc.)
- Original certificates of the qualifications listed on your CAS
Don't bring
- Towels, bedding and kitchenware - these will take up valuable space in your luggage and you can buy them locally. If you’d like to order items before you arrive you can Kit yourself out for Uni through our friends at either Chaffinch or UniKitOut. You can order bedding, kitchen, bathroom kits and more, Plus save 10% with discount code KEELE10 if you decide to order anything through Unikitout or there’s free delivery with discount code Keele2015 if you decide to order anything from Chaffinch.
- Large electrical appliances such as rice cookers – you can easily buy these in the UK
- Banned or restricted items, which can be viewed on the HM Revenue & Customs website.
