Arriving in Leeds

We will email you nearer to this time with a detailed timetable.

Our nearest airports are Leeds Bradford Airport (a 30-minute taxi ride from the University) and Manchester Airport (one-and-a-half hours by direct train). Our travel information for international students can help you plan your journey to Leeds.

Check the essential documents for international students you need to bring. 

When you arrive in Leeds, you may need to register with the police, depending on where you've come from and how long you'll be here.

As a student in Leeds, you'll need to register with a doctor, and know where to go if you need medical treatment or advice.

If you have a Tier 4 (General) student visa or a short-term study visa and are attending a course for six months or longer, you’ll need to collect your biometric residence permit (BRP) when you arrive in Leeds.

If you're moving to Leeds from overseas you'll need access to your money. The easiest way is to open a UK bank account.

If you've got a question or problem, please ask for help as soon as you need it. There's lots of information available and people who can advise you.

There’s a wide range of support and wellbeing services available to you. Whatever you’re feeling and thinking, please don’t be afraid to ask for help.  

If it’s your first time in Leeds, there’s also guidance on: 

• local transport and finding your way around
• where to buy food, clothes and equipment
• health care and registering with a doctor.

University quiet spaces, prayer facilities and faith-based support give you the chance to take time out, reflect, and connect with local faith communities. 

You can join one of the Leeds University Union clubs and societies where you can make friends and take part in events you enjoy.