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An organisation called Visit Britain can also give you help and advice on international student travel you could ask at your local office or go to the Visit Britain website.

To find out about British currency and to check what banknotes are used in the UK, visit the Bank of England website.

For more advice on importing personal effects and goods to the UK, visit theHM Revenue and Customs website.

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To apply, you need to gain 40 points. This includes 30 points for a confirmation of acceptance for studies from the university, college or school where you want to study.

Your chosen place of study must be on the register of sponsors kept by the UKBA. This register is designed to give you peace of mind that you are applying to join a bona fide institution. Find out more at the UKBA website.

The remaining 10 points comes from demonstrating that you can afford to cover all or part of your fees and living costs to study in the UK. This has been put in place to help you avoid any financial difficulties that might affect your ability to complete your studies.

To find out if you need a visa and how to apply for one, please visit the UKBA website.

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