We can't wait to welcome you to UCA!
Before you set off for the UK we want to share some useful information about arriving and getting to our campuses from the airport.
Please ensure you travel to the correct campus. To make your journey to campus as safe and stress-free as possible, please find below information on local taxi companies who you can pre-book your journey with online.
If you have any questions about your application to UCA please contact internationaladmissions@uca.ac.uk.
The easiest and fastest way to get to your accommodation from the airport is by taxi, especially if you have luggage and other carry-on items. Listed below, you’ll find contact details for the most popular local taxi companies used by our students. These companies all offer airport pick up services and can be booked online directly with the companies via email. Please book in advance to confirm your pick-up time and location.
It is advisable to:
- Update your arrival details in CAS Shield.
- Once your booking has been processed by the taxi company, they will send you a confirmation via email of your booking. Please check that all the information on the confirmation email is correct.
- Print/screenshot the taxi confirmation that has the pickup details and phone numbers, so that you can contact the taxi company if required when you arrive.
- You can choose to pay by cash or card - please confirm with the taxi company what mode of payment you would like to use. Do note, cards from other countries may not always be recognised in the UK, so prepare some cash in case of emergency.
- If you think you may need a larger size taxi please inform the taxi company of this at your time of booking.
- If there's any changes to your flight details, please inform the taxi company immediately.
Information regarding the approximate taxi charge from the airport to the campus can be found below.
To Epsom Campus, Farnham Campus and surrounding areas
Victoria Gosden Travel
To make bookings online: click here.
Phone: +44 (0)1252 737475
To Canterbury Campus
Longleys Private Hire
To make booking online: click here.
Phone: + 44 (0)1227 710 777
Vokes Taxi
To make bookings online: click here.
Phone: +44 (0)1634 222222
If you would rather make your own way to the campus there are train and bus/coach services available that will take you to Canterbury, Epsom or Farnham.
Travelling by public transport usually takes longer than travelling by taxi and may involve changing trains, buses and walking, depending on your route. If you have large/heavy luggage with you, you may find it inconvenient to travel by public transport.
- UCA Canterbury: New Dover Road, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 3AN
Get directions - UCA Epsom: Ashley Road, Epsom, Surrey, KT18 5BE
Get directions - UCA Farnham: Falkner Road, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 7DS
Get directions - Maidstone TV Studios: The Maidstone Studios, Vinters Park, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 5NZ
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Healthcare services in the UK
Staying healthy is important to make the most of your time in the UK.
It is important that you are registered with a GP (General Practitioner) near you. National Health service (NHS) provides a comprehensive service to register international and EU students, except dental and optical services.
How to register with a GP
You will need to register with a local GP on an individual basis. You'll be given more information about this during your induction day during your first week at UCA.
You can also speak to your Campus Life team at your campus to find out more information on the local GP surgeries available.
Related information
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