You can register to vote directly with the local authority or do so while enrolling at UoN as a student. You can also give us permission to share your details with the local council for the purpose of registering to vote. They will then contact you directly via your university email address towards the end of term to finalise details with you directly.

To consent to sharing your data with the local council, please select ‘confirm’ when you reach the ‘voter registration’ page during online registration (see below example).

Why vote

Students make up one in seven of the local population and so by voting in local elections you can make a real difference. Being on the electoral register is also an easy way to boost your credit score. Having a good credit score is beneficial when buying or renting a home, accessing lower interest rates, taking out new mobile phone contracts and more.

To register to vote online you just need five minutes and your National Insurance number.

Register to vote

International students

Many international students living in the UK can also register to vote in local elections. All UK, Irish, or EU citizens can register, as well as citizens from some commonwealth countries.

Find out more about eligibility