International Support Services

The Director of International Strategy, Dr Heather Bell, is part of the Registrar’s team in the University administration. She is responsible for developing a coherent corporate strategy to promote Oxford’s international relations, global profile and international competitiveness. Her portfolio is broad and includes such issues as Oxford’s approach to:

• international student recruitment and funding
• integration of international academic staff and students
• international educational experiences for all students
• international collaborations (research and education)

The Student Information and Advisory Service is responsible for providing advice about issues affecting international students, including immigration questions, and assisting students needing to extend their visas. It coordinates a meet and greet service at Oxford bus station for students arriving at the start of the academic year, runs an annual Orientation Programme for new students.

The service also provides support for the University's broader international activities, including the International Student Barometer survey, coordinates the University's participation in the Erasmus programme and other exchanges, and provides information on funds and opportunities for Oxford students wishing to study abroad.

The Student Information and Advisory Service is part of the Student Administration section of the University and is located at the Examination Schools on the High Street.

The Student Union represents all students at Oxford and provides support and services for British and international students alike.

OUSU Vice-President (Graduates) 

• The OUSU VP (Graduates) - this year, Kaushal Vidyarthee - represents, advises and provides services for all graduate, international and mature students. Email him at OUSU (Graduates).

OUSU International Students' Campaign (ISC)

• The International Students’ Campaign was recently launched for our international students, but everyone interested in issues affecting international students is welcome to participate. In 2008, the ISC started the first Oxford International Festival and produced the International Students’ Handbook to provide information and advice on practical and cultural issues. You can contact the ISC by email at International Students' Campaign.

OUSU links:

• The Oxford University Student Union (OUSU)
• The OUSU International Students' Campaign
• International Students' Campaign Handbook 2008

The Oxford Language Centre provides resources and services for members of the University who make use of foreign languages for their study, research or personal interest. It also offers English courses such as academic writing and English for social and academic purposes to help international students succeed in their studies. 

Oxford Language Centre links: 

• Oxford University Language Centre

Research Services provide professional support to the University's researchers (in an international context). They can provide advice on international sources of funding, review applications for international research funding and negotiation of research-related contracts.

Oxford Research Services links:

• Research Services

Solicitors in Legal Services provide legal advice to the University. They can support you on a range of issues, from drafting memoranda of understanding for international collaborations to providing advice on the right legal structures for overseas projects.

Legal Services links:

• Legal Services Office

Personnel Services is the Human Resources department for the University of Oxford. Information about the University's personnel policies and procedures, and the support offered to staff relocating to Oxford, can be found on their web pages.

Personnel Services links:

• Personnel Services
• Relocation