Living in the UK

We share our tips and advice for staying safe, supporting your wellbeing, and adjusting to life in the UK.

Adjusting to life in the UK

Important information about life in the UK to help you make the most of your time here.

British culture

Information about public holidays, tipping etiquette, and UK values

Finance

Stipend payments, short term loans, opening a UK bank account and more

Staying safe

Information about UK law and what to do in the unlikely event of an emergency

Health and wellbeing

Where to go to find support if you need it

Studying in the UK

Teaching styles, study tips, and how to seek help if you need it

Accommodation

Your questions answered about finding accommodation

Blogs about living and studying in the UK

What activities can you do outside of university time in the UK?

Coming to the UK with a Chevening Scholarship means that you are opening doors to many opportunities. There are many places you could visit and thousands of activities to keep you entertained.

What can you expect from the University of Leeds campus?

From lecture halls and libraries, to outdoor cinema screens and social clubs, read what the student campus at Leeds University has to offer

Being a Chevening Scholar: Greatest Culture Shocks

Discover more about living in the UK from a Chevening Scholar’s perspective. Korng Sok is a 2021/22 Chevening Scholar from Cambodia studying Educational Leadership at The University of Birmingham.