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Covid-19 information for international students - September 2023

(Page last updated 08/09/23)

Arrival at Campus FAQs

(Welcome, Orientation, Airport Pick-up, Food, Accommodation and Local Travel)

The rules defining what you must do when arriving in Wales from overseas have been removed.

While the legal requirements are no longer in place, you should still consider taking some extra precautions when you arrive in Wales to keep you, your friends and family safe.

Precautions include:

  • taking a lateral flow test before visiting vulnerable family members
  • space out visits and social events
  • if you experience coronavirus symptoms, isolate and take a test.

If you do want to take a lateral flow test when you arrive in Wales and you do not have symptoms then you will need to buy a test. Lateral flow tests can be ordered online if you have symptoms.

Click here for further information.

The nearest International Airport is in Manchester, however, you can easily travel from other airports e.g. London, Birmingham etc.

For details and information about travelling by train, coach, taxi etc please refer to our website:  How to get to Bangor. 

Our Airport pick-up service is available from Manchester Airport on:

  • Wednesday 13th September 2023

The coach will depart the airport at the following times: 09.30am, 10:30am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, 5pm & 7pm.

For further information and to book a slot, click here.

You can view the welcome and orientation programme for the September 2023 intake here.

If you have any questions regarding the programme please contact the International Student Support team: internationalsupport@bangor.ac.uk

 

Study Related FAQs

(Classes, Labs, Library, and Facilities)

For the September 2023 intake, all teaching will be in-person and on-campus and students will need to travel to the UK for the start of the semester.

Libraries, social spaces, and sports facilities will be open for students to use and enjoy.

We’re looking forward to welcoming you to the Bangor University community.

All library sites are providing a click and collect service for books and we have already increased access to online resources.

We have also invested in a range of new software to support your learning experience. Our aim is to give you the very best experience possible, you will have more control over how and when you learn than has ever been possible before.

Our International Student Support service team will be available on campus, so if you have any issues, needs or concerns they will be there for you.

Yes, you will be able to use library facilities through a ‘click and collect’ service, which means that you can submit a request via the Library Search (Library Catalogue) for books and collect the material in person from the library. For details click here.

You will also have access to a wealth of electronic material including e-books, e-journals and electronic databases which can be accessed both on and off-campus via Library Search. The Library has created several short YouTube video guides to help you with searching the Library Search and general information about the Library. Alternatively, you can visit our Frequently Asked Questions pages.

If you require further assistance our Academic support team will be able to provide online support including one-to-one subject-specific sessions via Skype for Business or Microsoft Teams. To arrange a session with the support team, you will be required to send a request through libsupport@bangor.ac.uk.  

For further information related to library services click here.

Yes, you will be able to use one of the University’s 24/7 IT suites but you will need to use your own headphones if you intend to attend online lectures or group sessions.

Click here for more information on our computer rooms.

Application related FAQs

(Study, Visa and Deposits)

You can still pay your deposit via bank transfer, credit card, or you can use transfer mate, more details here.

Yes, you would get a refund subject to the usual conditions posted here on website. It is possible to carry over your deposit.

If you are a September 2023 intake applicant, then you can defer to the September 2024 intake, however, we do have a January 2024 intake for selected postgraduate taught courses. Please make the deferral request through the online application portal or through your agent.

We recognise many other English language tests as an alternative to IELTS for entry to our programmes starting in the September 2023 intake.

Online Tests:

  • Duolingo English Test (Pre-sessional English only)
  • LanguageCert International ESOL (Online or Paper based)
  • KITE Online English Test

English Language Tests:

  • Bangor University English Language Test - BUELT (password)
  • IELTS (SELT or Non-SELT)
  • Pearson PTE Academic
  • TOEFL IBT
  • LanguageCert International ESOL, B2 Communicator
  • Cambridge English Language Assessment
  • Trinity College London ISE II & III
  • China - CET6, TEM4 and TEM8

Note: Tests marked with * will be considered for entry onto Pre-sessional English courses only. For further information please visit our English Language Requirements page.

To obtain a CAS you need to pay the required deposit as mentioned in your Offer Letter. Sponsored students are not required to pay a deposit, instead, they need to submit a financial guarantee letter from their sponsor. In addition, we may also conduct few pre-CAS checks before releasing a CAS. 

Please note, the CAS assignment process usually starts 6 months before your course start date.

We also recommend you to apply for university accommodation as soon as possible. 

GENERAL CONCERNS ABOUT COVID-19 FAQs

(Social, Safety, and Healthcare)

Yes, International students in the UK will be able to access the Covid-19 vaccine, however, priority is given to healthcare workers, the elderly and individuals with health conditions, older international students or those with underlying medical conditions will fall into priority categories, in the same way as the domestic population.

In order to get access to the vaccine and to receive healthcare in the UK, international students should register with a General Practitioner (GP/local Doctor).
 
If you are already a Bangor University student, but have not yet registered with a Doctor
Students from the EU are entitled to free medical services in the UK if you have applied for the EU Settlement scheme and been given settled or pre-settled status.

International students (including those from the EU who have to apply for a Student Visa) would have had to pay the Immigration Health Surcharge as part of the visa process - making this payment entitles you, also, to free medical attention.
 
However, to receive treatment or medication, you will have to register with a Doctor at a local Medical Centre/Surgery. It is very important that you have registered and we recommend the Bodnant Medical Centre, near our Ffriddoedd Campus: https://bodnantmedicalcentre.co.uk/
 
Once registered, you can check on the availability of the Covid-19 vaccine, along with other medical issues.  For more information contact: internationalsupport@bangor.ac.uk

We recommend the Bodnant Medical Centre in Bangor, which is close to our Ffriddoedd Campus - https://bodnantmedicalcentre.co.uk/ and once registered, you can seek advice on Covid-19 issues and vaccines, along with any other medical matter.  For more information, contact: internationalsupport@bangor.ac.uk

The International Student Support Office, Student Services and your School will provide support for your academic studies and any non-academic issues you may have.

Our student support team will also advise you on practical issues such as visas, financial matters, health, registration and general issues concerned with living in a new country and environment. For further details visit the international student support page.

If you have any questions or need advice on anything, please contact us at: internationalsupport@bangor.ac.uk

 

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