UK study-life gateway

TUF Network | Alongside you in the UK

From your offer and pre-departure prep to settling in and finding your people — so no part of the transition has to be figured out alone.

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4 stagesOffer, Prep, Land, Stay

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TUF Network, your first step into the British chapter

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Your UK study path

Understand what matters at each stage, and get every step right.

Instead of scattered searching, TUF maps directly onto what students actually need at each stage.
We break the move down into modules, filter out the noise, and leave only the steps you can act on.

INFOGuidesVisas, arrival, housing, banking, healthcare, budgeting and useful apps.LIFELife SupportPartner resources for healthcare, housing, food and everyday shopping.NEWSEventsOnline talks, meet-ups, socials and themed events LINECommunityLINE groups, talks, university chats and peer support.

Guides

What new students in the UK ask most

GUIDE 01

Visas & entry

Student Visa Part 1, the VFS appointment in Part 2 and eVisa in Part 3.

GUIDE 02

Housing

Halls, private rentals, the new tenancy rules and the TUF housing adviser.

GUIDE 03

Military service

Conscription deferral while studying abroad, your first departure, going home for holidays and leaving again.

GUIDE 04

Healthcare

NHS, GP, IHS, pharmacies, dentists, opticians and where to go for what.

GUIDE 05

Living costs

London vs elsewhere, eating out, transport, first-month setup costs and ways to save.

GUIDE 06

Useful UK apps

Apps for pre-departure, transport, campus life, shopping, banking, splitting bills, travel and jobs.

GUIDE 07

Arrival

When to arrive, the documents to carry and getting in from Heathrow — sorted before you fly.

GUIDE 08

Banking & transfers

UK bank accounts, debit cards, Wise, HSBC Premier and SWIFT transfers.

GUIDE 09

Staying safe

Phone theft, replacing a stolen iPhone and spotting phone scams.

GUIDE 10

Kitting out your room

Bedding, duvet covers, pillows and where to buy them.

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For the 24/25 intake and students already living in the UK — ongoing tips and city-by-city help.

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