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FAO - Postgraduate Students,


Please read carefully all the recent announcement/news from Home Office website regarding the entry policies and prosedures.



PRE-Departure CHECKLISTS  




  • passport


  • university offer letter


  • grant/scholarship letter from the corresponding bodies


  • medical check up report including vaccination records and chest X-ray


  • International / M'sian driving licence (only if you intend to drive around)


  • International Students' Identity Card (obtainable from MSL Travel, KL but is not compulsory)


  • small denomination of British pounds (do not carry a large amount of cash)


  • bank draft or traveller's cheque


  • approximately 10 passport-sized photos




  • CHECKLIST PRIOR TO ARRIVAL




The following documents are needed when you arrive at the airport in the UK, where you will be interviewed by the Immigration and Health officials. It is therefore important that you bring with you the following documents :




  • A valid passport

  • A student visa or UK entry clearance. Visa applications can be made at: Visa Facilitation Services (VFS), UK Application Centre, Suite 19-05, 19th Floor, Wisma MCA, 163 Jalan Ampang, 50450 Kuala Lumpur. Application forms can be downloaded from the website and students living out of Kuala Lumpur can send in their applications by post. Please refer to their website (http://www.vfs.com.my/) for more information.

  • An air ticket (preferably a return ticket if within a one year stay)

  • Medical report

  • Chest X-ray (film and report)

  • Obtain a certified copy of your vaccination records. A meningitis vaccination is required. This can be obtained for free from the NHS in the UK; however you may want to have it done locally. Check with your doctor that the vaccine you are receiving is the same type as the type given in the UK.

  • A letter of acceptance from the university or International Admission Letter

  • Documentary evidence that you have sufficient funds to pay your tuition fees and accommodate yourself while studying, recent bank statements, proof of scholarship or sponsorship letter or letter from your employer

  • Originals (or certified true copies) of any degree certificates or technical qualifications.

  • If you are self-sponsored please ensure that you have ready a bank draft of a certain portion of your tuition fees payable in the name of the university or a letter from your parents or guardian who will pay for your fees and living expenses in the UK

  • Letter from university confirming your accommodation status, if required by British Embassy

  • A letter from university confirming your accommodation status, if required by British Embassy. It is advisable to stay at the Hall of Residence to acclimatise to the new living environment. You should make reservations as early as possible to avoid disappointment. Generally, the university needs a security deposit (not applicable to freshers) and a minimum rent between 4 weeks to 8 weeks.

  • If you need transportation or temporary accommodation please notify the university at least two weeks by notifying details of your travel arrangements.

  • If you are arriving during weekends please get ready with extra cash to provide your own transport and accommodation in case problems occur.

  • It is advisable to bring cash of £ 200 to pay for your transport and other expenses. It is convenient if you have a credit card. However, traveller's cheques can also be used.

  • Please bring a separate bank draft for your accommodation and tuition fees. Never bring one bank draft to pay all your expenses because the bank clearance may take 5 to 10 working days.

  • A marriage certificate with translation (if not in English) if you are bringing your wife to accompany you (if applicable). The translation must be certified.

  • A child's birth certificate with translation (if not in English) if you are bringing your child to accompany you (if applicable). The translation must be certified.


CHECKLIST UPON ARRIVAL



  • If you lose any of your luggage please inform the Information Counter at the airport. You must report the loss immediately. Remember you should be given a reference number to track it down. Please inform the International Department of your university upon arrival to enable the department to assist you to locate your belongings.

  • Please check your student visa. If you received only six (6) months then you should seek advise at the International Department of your university. You need to extend your visa at the Home Office in East Croydon. Its address is Lunar House, 40 Wellesley Rd, Croydon CR9 2BY. You will be fine if you have at least one (1) year or more depending on the duration of your course.

  • You should report to the Accommodation Office if you have received a letter of confirmation regarding your room reservation. You may lose your security deposit if you delay doing so. You have to prepare payments for your accommodation in cash, traveller's cheque or credit card.

  • Enrolment is essential before joining a course. You need to have your offer letter, funds to pay your tuition fees and an enrolment form. After enrolment, you will be given a student card to access facilities at your university. Please remember to complete a request form for council tax exemption slip if you stay outside Halls of Residence campus.

  • If you can't pay the full amount of your tuition fees, please do not hesitate to visit the finance department to negotiate an instalment plan. You may have to pay minimal instalment charges.

  • You need to open a bank account to enable you to receive funding from abroad. You need your passport, enrolment confirmation, student card, offer letter and accommodation confirmation letter (a.k.a. proof of address, obtainable from your school). It takes approximately 5 to 7 days to activate your account. It helps if you have opened an account with a bank that has affiliates world-wide.

  • It is advisable to attend the induction programme to have a better picture of the course you intend to pursue and to understand the overall system of the university in particular. You will certainly have the opportunity to meet your tutors. Visit your respective departments and register subjects to your liking to proceed with the course. Remember! You only sign the registration documents if you really understand the subjects you wish to study.

  • Please take time to register with the IT department to gain access to the IT system of the universities. The IT password is essential to gain FREE access to the internet

  • Please register with your GP (General Practitioner) irrespective if you are staying in or outside the campus. After registration, you will receive a NHS (National Health Service) card with a reference number. This will entitle you to FREE medical consultations. However, if you need further health support you need to complete a form to receive a NHS certificate. This will entitle you to FREE extra benefits such as dental or eye checkups, medicine etc.

  • You must register with the Malaysian Students Department (MSD) at http://www.masduke.com/. Your registration will have a reference number which then enable you to seek assistance/advise if you face an accident, death, apply for scholarships, visa extension, employment etc.

  • If you are staying outside the campus, it is advisable to apply for insurance to cover theft, fire and your belongings in the house or apartment. Insurance is cheap in UK and you can never know when tragedy will strike. (Get the advice from your bank - for instance bank of Scotland usually offer you with their content Insurance policy)

  • Please seek the advice from persatuan or any student/family.


 


Berikut adalah maklumat tambahan sebagai persediaan pelajar yang akan melanjutkan pengajian ke Aberdeen.


KEPERLUAN UNTUK RUJUKAN ANAK-ANAK/ADIK-ADIK BARU


Berikut ialah beberapa perkara yang perlu diberikan perhatian:


1) Keselamatan barang-barang dan beg. Pastikan setiap beg ditanda dengan nama yang jelas beserta alamat baik alamat di Malaysia dan juga alamat University. Sila tulis University of Aberdeen/University of Robert Gordon dan nama anda. Ini kerana untuk mengelak kehilangan beg2 dan barang-barang yang berharga. (Sila ambil perhatian, jika ada sesiapa mengirim barang/kotak bersama anda, pastikan anda mengetahui isi kandungan barang-barang yang dikirim/lebih mudah anda pack sendiri barang tersebut - mohon agar berhati-hati)


2) Tarikh berangkat dan tiba. Mohon dimaklumkan kpd kami tarikh adik2/anak2 akan berangkat ke Aberdeen. InshaAllah pihak persatuan melayu Aberdeen akan mengatur mana-mana family/individu yang berkelapangan untuk menunggu adik2/anak2 semua di airport. (al_dalil76@yahoo.com/hj_irfan@yahoo.com atau mana-mana rakan-rakan yang anda kenali telah berada di sini)


3) Waktu sembahyang. Kami akan susulkan waktu sembahyang untuk memudahkan anda apabila tiba di London dan Aberdeen kelak. (sila email persatuan ataupun search dari Islamic finder)


4) Cuaca/suhu. Untuk makluman Aberdeen kini di penghujung summer. Walaupun musim sekarang adalah summer suhu di sini lebih dingin berbanding kawasan lain di UK kerana kedudukan geografinya ke utara. Oleh itu pastikan anda memakai sekurang-kurangnya selapis sweater apabila tiba di sini kelak. Musim Autumn/gugur akan tiba pada bila-bila masa dari sekarang. Oleh itu pastikan bersetokin dan berbaju panas apabila sampai di sini.


5) Akhir kata, banyakkan berdoa dan mohonlah ibubapa mendoakan kita sentiasa. Agar kita menjadi anak yang soleh dan pelajar muslim yang cemerlang.



BARANG-BARANG YANG BOLEH DIBAWA




  • Buku dan alat tulis
    Pertamanya, pastikan anda sudah membawa senashkah al-Quran beserta terjemahan bahasa Malaysia bersama-sama. Anda tidak akan menjumpai terjemahan bahasa Malaysia di sana.


  • Masukkan juga beberapa alat tulis asas (seperti pen, pensel dan sebagainya) kerana harga di tanah air ada lah jauh lebih murah daripada harga di sini. Lebih baik jika membawa stok alat tulis yang banyak bersama-sama. Kalkulator juga boleh dibawa sekiranya perlu.


  • Untuk memudahkan urusan catatan, boleh dibawa bersama beberapa buku tulis dan fail. Seperti juga alat tulis, harga di UK adalah mahal jika dibandingkan dengan harga di Malaysia. Jangan lupa membawanya andai beg anda masih boleh diisi.


  • Bagi yang akan datang untuk menyambung pelajaran, bolehlah meminta nasihat daripada rakan-rakan yang sudah pun berada di sini (baca: senior-senior). Buku rujukan boleh didapati dengan separuh harga di kedai-kedai buku terpilih di Malaysia.


  • Pakaian
    Sebagai persediaan menghadapi cuaca yang sejuk, baju sejuk mungkin boleh didapati di Malaysia. Namun adalah dinasihatkan agar hanya membeli sehelai baju sahaja di tanah air kerana baju sejuk boleh didapati dengan harga yang murah di sini. Pastikan baju yang dibeli adalah jenis yang kalis air.


  • Seperti mana juga persediaan untuk mengembara ke tempat-tempat lain, bawalah juga pakaian rutin anda bersama (t-shirt, kemeja, seluar) dan pakaian-pakaian asas yang lain.


  • Tidak dilupa, selitkan sekali pakaian kebangsaan seperti baju kurung atau baju Melayu untuk dipakai ketika meraikan sambutan hari raya atau majlis-majlis yang berkaitan di perantauan.


  • Pakaian sukan boleh dibawa bersama jika anda seorang yang gemar bersukan.




  1. Barangan elektrik dan elektronik
    Jika berkemampuan, bawalah bersama kamera digital bersama bagi merakamkan detik-detik kehidupan anda di rantau orang. Harga kamera digital adalah lebih murah di Malaysia jika dibandingkan dengan harga di UK.


  2. Kebanyakan pelajar akan memilih untuk membawa sebuah komputer riba untuk dibawa bersama ke sini. Ini akan memudahkan segala urusan untuk mengakses Internet di sini. Namun, ada juga yang memilih untuk membeli desktop di sini yang boleh didapati dengan harga yang agak berpatutan.


  3. Bagi mereka yang pastinya akan memasak di sini, jangan lupa untuk membawa barangan yang berkaitan seperti periuk nasi. Alat-alat seperti periuk, frying pan dan yang berkaitan bleh didapati di sini dengan harga yang agak murah.


  4. Makanan
    Makanan segera pastinya antara perkara penting yang harus dibawa, terutamanya bagi mereka yang masih di peringkat permulaan untuk belajar memasak.


  5. Jangan lupa untuk membawa sedikit rempah ratus bersama seperti rempah sup, rempah kari dan rempah kurma. Rempah-rempah ini masih boleh didapati di sini, dengan harga yang lebih mahal.


  6. Jangan lupa untuk membawa makanan-makanan menarik seperti serunding, keropok yang pastinya tidak boleh didapati di sini.


  7. Lain-lain. Berada jauh di perantauan pastinya akan menimbulkan perasaan rindu pada keluarga. Maka, adalah dinasihatkan untuk membawa bersama foto keluarga. Pastinya berguna di kala kesepian.


  8. Tidak dilupa, bagi yang berkenaan, bawalah bersama peralatan sukan seperti raket tennis, badminton serta peralatan lain yang difikirkan perlu.


  9. Akhir sekali, pastikan barangan keperluan asas dibawa bersama. Ini termasuklah sikat, sabun, ubat dan berus gigi, dan yang berkaitan.


  10. Kami cuba untuk menyenaraikan barang-barang yang mungkin perlu dibawa oleh anda yang akan ke UK amnya, atau Aberdeen khasnya. Untuk bantuan kebajikan mahupun khidmat nasihat, bolehlah menghubungi AJK Kebajikan dan bahagian logistik.

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