International orientation
Our International orientation programme has now finished for 2025, but you can still access slides and recordings from many of the sessions. They are designed to help you settle in, feel at home, and start making connections in Leeds.
Whenever you arrive, we’ll help you:
- Find essential information and learn about opportunities to make the most of your time in Leeds.
- Hear from students about their experiences of living and studying here.
- Discover our beautiful campus and vibrant city.
- Explore the experience of crossing cultures and adapting to change.
- Meet new people and start settling in.
If you have questions or don’t know where to start, contact our Student Information Service or speak to the team at one of our information points on campus.
Useful resources
Access presentation slides for useful tips, guidance, and support throughout your time at Leeds.
Welcome to Leeds
Hear from staff and current students, find out about getting started and explore opportunities to get involved and experience local life.
Bridging academic expectations
Reflect on similarities and differences between your past study experiences, and academic life at the University of Leeds.
Using your Student visa to live, study and work in the UK
Hear from our Student Visa Advice team about how to access and use your eVisa, and discover useful information about working during and after your studies.
Jobs, careers and volunteering in the UK
A session run by the Careers and Volunteering team providing guidance on part–time and post–study opportunities and practical tips for finding a job.
Download our Jobs, careers and volunteering in the UK presentation slides (PDF).
Money and banking
Find out more about how to open a UK bank account, discover money–saving tips for student life, and get essential advice on avoiding fraud and scams.
Healthcare and wellbeing
Learn how to register with a doctor and dentist in the UK, what healthcare is covered by your visa, what to do if you’re ill, and find out about support and wellbeing services available while you’re studying at Leeds.
Safety and support in Leeds
Gain essential knowledge to help you stay safe on and off campus. Find out more about the SafeZone app and which teams on campus you can report incidents to.
Social events
Explore Engage and join fun social events offered by the Leeds University Student Union throughout the year.
Our Leeds and You page will be updated soon with even more events and opportunities to get involved.
Student profile: Zainab’s story
International Orientation, my School induction and the resources provided by the University made moving to the UK easier and helped me acclimatize to the University, city, and the people.
Contact
If you have questions or don’t know where to start, contact the Student Information Service team or speak to a member of the team at one of their information points on campus.