Membership

Find out everything you need to know about becoming a UKCISA member institution.

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Join the UK's leading network of international education professionals

As a UKCISA member, you join the UK’s leading network of international education professionals dedicated to supporting international students. Our diverse membership encompasses public UK universities, public and private colleges, schools, students’ unions, and other specialised organisations.

Membership is institution-wide, meaning that if you work at a school, college, university, or students’ union with UKCISA membership, you and your colleagues can register for free to access our comprehensive range of member services.

List of our current members

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Click on the category that applies to you to find out more information about how to join us. 

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    Further education institutions

    Membership is available to all publicly funded and private further education colleges, language colleges and independent schools.

    FE membership
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    Higher education institutions

    Membership is open to all publicly funded and private higher education institutions.

    HE membership
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    Students' unions

    Our membership package designed for individuals employed in students’ unions.

    Students' union membership
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    Corporate & education sector organisations

    This membership is designed for entities other than educational institutions or student unions, such as professional, voluntary, and corporate organisations.

    Corporate & education sector membership

Not sure which membership is right for you?

Get in touch with our membership team via our contact form. 

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Benefits of membership

Our members benefit from access to our expert advice and training team, peer support, and exclusive online guidance. They also play a crucial role in shaping UKCISA’s advocacy efforts to enhance the experience of international students in the UK.

 

Our unique Manual is a comprehensive knowledge base offering up-to-date information on immigration and student support. With over 120 pages on immigration and visas, student support and fees, with links to additional resources, you'll have all the information you need at your fingertips.

Specialist advice, support and information on international student rules and regulations from our team of experts on our dedicated member advice line. 

Join us on one of our training courses or events, online and in-person. Stay up to date on the latest in immigration, fees assessments and student advice, and develop your skills and connect with peers, at a discounted member price.

Benefit from focused support by joining our specialist practitioner groups as part of your UKCISA membership. The Association for International Student Advisers (AISA) and the Immigration Compliance Network (ICN) meet regionally and nationally both online and in-person.

Connect with your peers and specialists from organisations around the UK in our dedicated online forum. Seek support, discuss issues and keep on top of latest developments relating to areas impacting international students, including student immigration and compliance, student experience and fees assessments.

All the latest news delivered promptly to your inbox every week to ensure that your organisation stays ahead of the curve.

Our members provide invaluable insights into the challenges faced by international students. They guide our advocacy efforts, enabling us to drive meaningful change for international students and those who support them.

Join us in championing the #WeAreInternational campaign. Through our dedicated student ambassadors, student-led charter, and targeted grants for projects and research, we are empowering international students and all who work with them.

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Are you a student?

UKCISA membership is for institutions and is aimed at the staff that work with international students.

Students can access our free, independent, expert information and resources about studying in the UK, from fees, visas and immigration to working. You can also get expert advice from our advisors on our student advice line and sign up for our newsletter for updates. 

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