International Orientation
Our international orientation programme will help you make the best possible start in Leeds. You’ll be able to join talks, tours and social events to help you feel at home and meet new people.
What is International Orientation?
International Orientation is the perfect way to find out more about the University of Leeds and about living in the UK. Whenever you arrive, we’ll help you:
- Find essential information and learn about opportunities to make the most of your time in Leeds.
- Discover our beautiful campus and vibrant city.
- Explore the experience of crossing cultures and adapting to change.
- Meet new people and start settling in.
Read more about how International Orientation helped one of our students settle into life in Leeds.
Welcome to Leeds!
Explore our Welcome to Leeds guide for some helpful ideas and inspiration as you start to make Leeds your new home. In this guide you'll find:
- Orientation essentials (and a quiz!)
- 15 minutes of inspiration!
- Activities and opportunities
- Ways to enjoy the City of Leeds this term
Resources to help you get started
Head to our International Orientation resources page to download presentation slides, access useful links and watch recordings of our webinars. Our webinars will give you essential information on topics like opening a bank account, healthcare, safety, disability support, study skills and working in the UK.
Head to the Welcome Hub to ask questions and get information and help with Registration and IT support.
Check what’s on
Find out what events are running on LUU Engage and Leeds and You, and don’t miss Global Café (every Monday in LUU Common Ground, 5.30 – 7.30pm). There’s also a friendly gathering for international students run by the Chaplaincy on Wednesdays at 5-6pm upstairs in the Emanuel Centre. For both of these events you can just turn up.
Visit the LUU building! Find out more about student societies, part-time job opportunities and how you can represent our student community. If you have any questions about student life in Leeds, visit the LUU Help&Support desk in the Student Union Foyer to speak to a trained adviser.
Explore what our campus has to offer
Visit the Leeds and You page to take a self-guided campus tour! Explore our campus and find your favourite spots to study and relax. You can also find out about the various events and activities taking place on campus and in Leeds throughout the year.
Looking for ways to practise a language? Visit the Language Zone. Ask more about their peer-to-peer initiatives and resources you can use to study independently.
Asking for help
As part of your International Orientation, you will have the support of our friendly Student Information Service, who are here to help you with processes you need to complete when you arrive, and any questions you have as you are settling in.
You can contact the team with any questions you have throughout your time in Leeds. They will be able to answer your questions or put you in touch with the right team on campus that can help you. You can call them, email them, or visit them at one of the Student Information Points on campus.
If you don’t know who to ask, ask the Student Information Service.