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LAWFUL RIGHTS OFINTERNATIONAL STUDENTSIN THE
UK 
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LAWFUL RIGHTS OF INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS IN THE UK 
  • Studying abroad is one of the verified ways to
    grow, enhance ones learning, and gain some
    wonderful real-life experiences. Moreover, when
    it comes to selecting a destination for higher
    studies the United Kingdom is the top choice for
    international students. As the UKs education and
    teaching system is globally recognized, every
    year a large number of foreign students fly to
    the UK to pursue their higher education. In
    addition, the UK is not only famous for its
    reputed educational institution but also for its
    old heritage and tradition, environment,
    multicultural atmosphere, standard of living etc.
  • The international students must know some of
    their legal rights during their stay in the UK.
    Students who arrive in the UK for study purposes
    might think about gaining some work experience or
    supporting themselves financially by working
    while studying. However, they need to know that
    non-European students cannot work more than 20
    hours in a week during their studies. The legal
    rights of international students in the United
    Kingdom are

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1. Work while studying
  • In the UK, the international students can work
    for a limited time while studying. The
    Non-European students can work up to 20 hours a
    week whereas the European students do not have
    any restriction of working hours. However,
    Non-European students can work 40 hours a week
    during their vacation period. The students can
    search for part time jobs in various restaurants,
    bars, and shopping malls to take care of their
    living expenses. Moreover, students can even
    search for on-campus jobs. In addition, students
    must be aware of their necessary rights in the
    workplace

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2. National Insurance Number
  • International students need to call Jobcentre
    Plus (08456000643) to get a National Insurance
    Number. The Jobcentre Plus might invite you for a
    face to face interview or they can send you an
    application via mail or courier and might ask you
    to fill that up and send that again. You need to
    prepare yourself as you have to face an interview
    session for getting the National Insurance
    Number.

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The information you need to provide are
  • Your residence in the UK (with postcode)
  • Your contact number (landline/ cell phone)
  • Your visa expire date
  • Place where visa was issued (country or city
    name)
  • Reasons of applying for the National Insurance
    Number
  • List of your disabilities (if any)
  • Your relationship status (single/ married/ not
    prefer to say)

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3. Health Insurance Facilities
  • The United Kingdom offers health insurance for
    its international students just like the other
    European countries. This insurance takes care of
    students' hospital care and provides secondary
    primary care. The international can apply for
    overseas Students Health Care. It will cover
    their medical and hospital care during their stay
    in the UK. You can gather more information from
    your home countries British embassies. Apply
    Now

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4. Minimum Wage and Taxation
  • According to the National Minimum Wage Act in the
    UK, if your age is 16 or above the employers have
    to pay the employees according to the law. The UK
    government declared in 2015 that for workers aged
    21 or above will get 6.50 per hour and employees
    aged 18- 20 the minimum wage will be 5.13 per
    hour. Additionally, international students need
    to have a National Insurance Number to work in
    the UK. They also have to pay income tax once
    they start earning a wage. The basic rate of
    Income Tax currently stands at 20, meaning if
    your annual income exceeds the personal
    allowance, then the excess would be taxed at 20.

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5. Customs of British Society
  • It is highly important for international students
    to research their target countries costumes,
    values and beliefs and students need to gather
    ideas regarding these before stepping into a new
    country. Moreover, you might fall into a language
    barrier. As a result, students need to make sure
    to know the local etiquette before landing their
    target nation. Also, no matter what they need to
    stick to the local law. Moreover, if you drink
    you need to learn the rules of alcohol
    consumption. Because a minor mistake can put you
    in major trouble on a foreign soil.

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6. Ways to Contact the Embassy
  • If you are facing any trouble or issue you
    directly contact your embassy in the UK. On a
    foreign soil you must keep your cell phone number
    and address saved with you. The embassy also opts
    consular services. You can always make use of
    them for your benefit. International students
    have to keep in mind that the embassies of their
    home country will be there for you at all times.
    Even God forbid if you commit any crime, you have
    the full rights to contact your embassies.

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7. Stay after Studies
  • According to the new UK law the students holding
    a TIER 4 visa can stay in the UK even after
    completing their studies. Students can apply to
    change their visa type if they wish to stay in
    the UK for a longer period. International
    students can easily switch from their TIER 4 visa
    to TIER 2 (General) if you have an eligible
    qualification. Moreover, if you do have a valid
    tier 4 visa, you will not need to leave the
    country in order to apply for a tier 2 (general)
    visa.

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8. Accommodation Rights
  • In the UK, there are laws to protect both the
    landlords and tenants. The law covers the
    obligations of both landlords and tenants.
    International students can get to know about
    these laws related to leasing agreements,
    maintenance, and repair. The students can stay
    on-campus accommodation or they can rent an
    apartment with friends or classmates. The rule
    will be the same in both places.

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  • In the end, it is an obvious duty of
    international students to gather information
    about their target countries, as the rules and
    regulations may vary for the local and
    international citizens. However, you need to
    believe that studying at a UK university can be
    an enriching experience. You should enjoy your
    days in the UK but, at the same time you need to
    strictly follow the British rules and culture.
    You can even get a job and begin your career in
    the UK. So, if you ever get the opportunity just
    grab the opportunity and fly to the UK.

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