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常见问题 FAQ
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Q：WORKING IN THE UK
A：Students from European Economic Area (EEA) countries
do not need permission to work in the UK. Your passport or identity
card can be presented to your employer as proof that you are a
national of an EEA country.
Students from outside the EEA can work in the UK provided you
do not work for more than 20 hours per week during term time (except
for work placement or internships) or provide services as a professional
sportsperson or entertainer.
You may work in your spare time whilst studying and full time
during vacations as long as your passport does not state 'No work'
or 'Employment prohibited' or that you must 'not engage in employment'.
The British Council have produced a leaflet which is available
on the internet at: www.dfes.gov.uk/international-students/workleaflet
This explains everything that international students need to know
about working in the UK.
Q：PERSONAL FINANCE
A：Before you decide to study overseas you should make sure
you have enough money to support yourself. You will need to consider
the cost of air fares, course fees, daily travel, food, clothing,
equipment and so on. Under immigration regulations you will not
normally be allowed to work and study at the same time.
Students offered a place at Brunel must ensure that they have
sufficient funds to cover both their fees and living costs for
the duration of the course before admission to the University.
Q：LIVING EXPENSES
A：It is difficult to be precise about living costs as individual
students differ considerably in their expectations and needs.
As a guide, however, the University recommends that you allow
about ￡7,000 if single and about ￡10,500 if married for each calendar
year. Don't forget that you may have extra expenses when you first
arrive in the UK such as temporary hotel accommodation.
Q：BRINGING MONEY INTO THE UK
A：You may bring as much money as you like, in any form,
into the UK.
The following may be considered eligible for 'home' fee status:
Travellers Cheques
It is worth choosing a well known brand of travellers' cheque.
These can be changed at banks and bureaux de change - there is
generally no charge for cashing sterling travellers' cheques.
If you do bring money in travellers' cheques make a note of all
the serial numbers and keep this separate from the cheques themselves.
Credit cards
Credit cards are widely accepted in shops, restaurants and other
retail outlets as well as the majority of cash machines. If you
do bring a credit card for use in the UK make sure it is one of
the most well known ones - MasterCard or Visa are the most popular.
Q：BANKING
A：How you wish to handle your finances is entirely up to you.
As banking systems vary from country to country it is impossible
to give specific advice here but we have provided some guidelines
to help you.
The four main high street banks are:
Barclays Bank
Lloyds TSB Bank
HSBC Bank
National Westminster Bank
In addition, there are on-line bank accounts available with companies
such as:
Smile
First Direct
These banks all offer different deals to international students.
It is worth shopping around to find the best conditions for your
own needs.
You can use the banks to exchange any foreign money or transfer
currency, but check the rates as the banks vary considerably in
their charges.
When considering opening a bank account you should look for:
· whether a cheque book, cheque guarantee card and a cash card
are included
· whether there are banking charges for cashing checks in Euros
or other currencies
· how long it will take to open the account
· benefits to students opening a bank account
· whether or not you pay transaction charges if your account is
in credit
You should not go overdrawn (draw out more money than you have
in your account) unless you have made an arrangement with the
bank to do so. If you do go overdrawn you will have to pay a penalty
and interest on the amount overdrawn.
International students are not usually permitted to take out bank
loans
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