For International Students

Your first days in the UK,
sorted before you land

From Heathrow to your university city — we handle your airport pickup, transfer, SIM card, bank account and NHS registration. You focus on being a student.

🎓 Oxford 🏙️ London 🏫 Manchester 🌿 Bristol 🔬 Birmingham + 10 more cities

My Arrival

Live
Flight landed — LHR T3 10:42
Driver matched — Ahmed 10:45
Transfer to Oxford — en route 11:20
Accommodation check-in 14:00
SIM card & bank setup 15:30

Parent notified ✓

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What you get

Everything sorted for your first week

One booking covers your entire arrival — from the airport gate to your student room door, and every admin task in between.

Airport Meet & Greet

We meet you at arrivals with your name board — no stress finding your way.

Private Transfer

Direct to your university city in a clean, private vehicle — no shared shuttles.

Live Tracking

Your parents see exactly where you are the whole journey. Notifications in their language.

SIM Card Setup

Best UK SIM for international students — we set it up on the way so you have data immediately.

Bank Account

We guide you to open a UK student bank account on day one — Monzo, Revolut or Lloyds.

NHS Registration

Registered with your local GP before you even unpack.

Accommodation Check-in

We come in with you and make sure everything is right with your room.

AI Assistant

Ask anything about UK life — 24/7 in your language. 100 free credits on signup.

How it works

Book once. We handle the rest.

Takes 10 minutes to book. We take care of everything from there.

1

Create your account

Sign up free in 2 minutes. You get 100 AI credits to start exploring.

2

Book your arrival

Tell us your flight details and university city. We confirm within 2 hours.

3

We meet you at the airport

Your named driver will be waiting at arrivals on the day.

4

Settle in

SIM, bank, NHS, accommodation check-in — all done in your first 24 hours.

Free Mobile App

Everything in your pocket

The Student App gives you your booking status, live driver tracking on arrival day, UniLife modules, NHS guides and your AI assistant — all in one place on your phone.

  • Live driver tracking on your arrival day
  • View and manage your booking
  • Push notifications for every update
  • NHS, bank and SIM setup guides
  • AI assistant — ask anything about UK life
  • UniLife and Career Hub modules

Works on iPhone, Android and tablets · No App Store needed

Arrive UK

Arrive UK

Student App

Driver on the way!

Ahmed — 8 minutes away · Toyota Camry · AX71 KBY

Flight confirmed — LHR T3
Driver assigned
Transfer in progress
Accommodation check-in

Install on iPhone in 3 steps:

1

Open this page in Safari on your iPhone

2

Tap the Share button at the bottom

3

Tap "Add to Home Screen" → Add

Student stories

What students say

★★★★★

"I was terrified about arriving alone. The driver was waiting with my name and everything was perfect from start to finish."

🎓

Fatima A.

University of Oxford

★★★★★

"Had my SIM, bank app downloaded and NHS appointment booked all on the same day I landed. Incredible service."

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Bilal K.

University of Manchester

★★★★★

"My parents in Tehran could track me the whole way. They kept texting me how impressed they were."

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Maryam R.

King's College London

Frequently asked questions

Questions students ask us

What exactly does Arrive UK do?
We meet international students at the airport, drive them to Oxford, hand over their keys and stay alongside them for the first weeks: NHS and GP registration, UK bank account, SIM card, National Insurance number and university enrolment. Parents follow every step live in Arabic, Turkish, Bengali, Urdu or English.
Which airports and cities do you cover?
Heathrow is included in every package. Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, Birmingham and Manchester carry a small supplement shown at booking. We are Oxford-based and currently serve students at the University of Oxford and Oxford Brookes.
How much does it cost?
Arrival packages start from the Essentials package for students who already have accommodation, with the 2-Week and 3-Week packages adding accommodation, appointments and ongoing support. Add-ons such as NHS registration or extra nights can be bought individually. All prices are shown in GBP on the pricing page with local currency estimates at checkout.
Can my parents really see where I am?
Yes. Every booking includes the parent portal. Parents receive a milestone notification with a photo when the flight lands, when our driver meets you, when you are on the road and when you have your keys. The live map and messages are in their language.
Is the service halal-friendly?
Yes. Our accommodation kitchens are halal-friendly, we arrange a halal grocery shop on arrival, and UniLife includes prayer times, a Qibla compass and a halal food finder for Oxford.
How do I pay?
By card through Stripe, by Wise, or by UK bank transfer. A 50% deposit secures the booking and the balance is due seven days before arrival. Parents can pay on behalf of the student.

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Start your UK journey the right way

Book your arrival today. Takes 10 minutes. We handle everything else — from the airport to your university city.

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