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You don't need one. The course offer letter should be sufficient for visa application purposes.
We have been assured by each of the British embassies that an accommodation confirmation letter is not needed for a visa application.
If they insist on an accommodation letter, ask them to confirm this to us by email on residences@abertay.ac.uk, including their fax number. We will then respond directly to them.
No, all nationalities are mixed in each of our residences. It's a great opportunity to meet people from around the world.
For dates and other information about the International Welcome please contact the Support Enquiry Zone on +44 (0)1382 308833.
Only if you have a booking with us for the academic year. If you don't have a booking with us you will need to arrange a suitable guest house or hotel accommodation for the period.
No. Save that space for essentials. You can buy a duvet, pillow and mattress cover from our online shop. Your order will be in your room when you arrive.
The UK has specific power sockets. If you bring your electrical items, you will need to buy an adaptor. These are easy to find and quite cheap to buy online.
Everyone thinks it rains in Scotland a lot, but Dundee is officially Scotland's sunniest city. The secret is to be prepared for all types of weather, and to pack accordingly.
Find out more about living in Dundee here.
Here are two specific guides for international students, or visit the international section for more info:
Please contact us if this doesn't answer your questions.