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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 to our International team including their contact details. We will do our best to help.
No, all nationalities are mixed in so you'll share with other students from everywhere. It's a great opportunity to meet people from around the world.
We will email you about dates and other information regarding International Welcome Events. To find out more, you can also phone the Support Enquiry Zone (SEZ) on +44 (0)1382 308833 or email international@abertay.ac.uk.
Parker House will usually try to accommodate this if they have space available. Please contact them directly to ask about it.
No. Save that space for essentials. You can buy a duvet, pillows and a mattress cover locally when you get here.
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 a lot in Scotland, but Dundee is officially Scotland's sunniest city. Like the rest of Scotland, it does get cold in the winter. The secret is to be prepared for all types of weather, and to pack accordingly.
Find out more about living in Dundee here.
Visit the International section where you'll find lots of information.
There is also the the International Support section including the overseas student pre-arrival guide which has a section on accommodation for international students.
If this doesn't answer your questions, please contact us.