# University of St Andrews

**Source**: https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/students/study-abroad/before-you-go/
**Parent**: https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/students/study-abroad/

## Before you go

Studying or working abroad is an exciting prospect and the majority of students enjoy the experience immensely. Preparation and organisation are key to ensuring that you are able to make the most of your time abroad.

Students must ensure that they have completed all [relevant documentation](https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/students/study-abroad/documentation/) before they leave on their study aboad programme.

[‌Passports and visas](https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/students/study-abroad/before-you-go/passport-visas/)

[Accommodation](https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/students/study-abroad/before-you-go/accommodation/)

[‌Insurance](https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/students/study-abroad/before-you-go/insurance/)

[Health and safety](https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/students/study-abroad/before-you-go/health-safety/)

[Pre-departure briefing](https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/students/study-abroad/before-you-go/pre-departurebriefing/)

[Preparatory courses](https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/students/study-abroad/before-you-go/prep-courses/)

[Documentation](https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/students/study-abroad/documentation/)

[Living abroad](https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/students/study-abroad/before-you-go/supportwhilelivingabroad/)