Staying Safe & Emergency Supports for Students in UK

The United Kingdom is a safe place for international students to call home – it consistently ranks the top 50 nations worldwide according to the Global Peace Index and placed 34th in the world in 2024.While studying in the UK is relatively low risk, it’s useful to have a good understanding of how to navigate student life and the different services available through your university.

Campus security and safety

Every higher education institution has its own safety and security policies in place for your protection. In many cases, this includes on-site campus security. These staff will manage entry into buildings, patrol the campus regularly, and respond to any incidents. You can often request an escort service from a university building to your car or a transport terminal, helping you feel safe whatever time you’re travelling.

Some universities will have a live location app where you can walk with this open and then tap to call security to you. Make sure that, as part of your induction, you attend sessions on what to do in case of fire or a medical situation that needs first aid.

Whom to contact in the University for Help?

UK universities and colleges take student welfare seriously. If you feel stressed or have any problems, the best thing to do is to share it. You can talk to:

• your tutor, especially if you have concerns about your course or exams
• the student welfare officer or, if there is one, international student officer
• someone at your students’ union, which can provide general welfare support and often has officers who can help with disability, sexuality or gender-related issues.

Emergency Contacts in UK

If you have any emergency medical or safety or any other situation, you can always reach out to these numbers.