When to arrive in Leeds
Arriving in Leeds in good time is important to help you have a good welcome experience and make a successful start at the University of Leeds.
Our recommend arrival dates will help you plan your journey to Leeds so you arrive in time to:
- Arrive and settle into your accommodation – check when you can move into your accommodation and plan what you’ll need to do once you arrive, such as collecting your keys and arranging any essentials.
- Make the most of our International Orientation programme – join online webinars, in-person talks, campus tours and events to start settle in Leeds.
- Attend essential school inductions – don't miss your introduction to your academic programme.
Arrival dates
Students arriving in summer
If you’re a Leeds International Summer School student or a student starting on a pre-sessional language course, the relevant team for your programme will contact you with information on when to arrive.
Students arriving in autumn
Arrive in time to attend International Orientation week in person from 15 September to make the best possible start in Leeds.
In-person sessions are offered throughout International Orientation week, and some sessions repeated the following week. We recommend arriving no later than Wednesday 18 September to take full advantage of the in-person programme.
If your University accommodation contract starts later than this, don’t worry. You can still attend some of our sessions online before you arrive or attend our repeat sessions offered during Welcome Week (from 22 September).
Postgraduate researchers
If you are a new postgraduate researcher, your graduate school will contact you with details on when to arrive. If you’re not able to arrive in Leeds before the start of your programme, contact your graduate school to discuss your options.
For more information on what to do on arrival, check the Doctoral College checklist for starting your course.
Start planning your journey to Leeds
Check our travelling to Leeds page to start planning your journey.
Find information on booking your airport pick-up service from Leeds Bradford and Manchester Airport and how to travel to Leeds from London airports.