If you go abroad and are no longer within the UK tax system, HMRC stop being involved in your student loan repayments and the Student Loans Company takes over.

There are many opportunities to travel abroad as a UK student: you might consider going abroad for some time during your studies, perhaps for an academic year as part of an arranged study placement or work scheme. You may even decide to apply to do your whole course in an international institution ...

We explain below some UK tax considerations relevant to international students in the UK with income or gains in the UK or overseas.

If you are becoming non-resident under the statutory residence test, you should consider whether split year treatment applies in your last year of residence.

If you have left or are about to leave the UK, you may need to tell HMRC. 

If you are planning to work abroad temporarily for a foreign employer – for example, on a working holiday abroad, or as a student who works abroad during a gap year or overseas work placement – there are tax points to consider, and you may need to let HMRC know. If you are working overseas for a UK ...