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International offer holder events and activities

Coming to study in the UK is a big and exciting step. You’ll join our diverse campus, with students from over 140 different countries.  

We have a range of events and activities for international students, to help answer any questions you may have before you start your studies with us.

You’ll hear from staff in our international teams, alumni and current students. Our activities include global webinars, Q&As, offer holder groups and events in your region or country. 

For any questions about these activities, please contact our international teams.

Contact our current students  

Link to Leeds gives you an opportunity to chat to students from a range of subject areas and countries. Our ambassadors are here to share their experiences and you can engage with them in the following ways: 

Offer Holder Events

East Asia

South Korea Pre-departure briefing from the British Council

Join the British Council in Seoul for their annual Pre-Departure Briefing for UK bound students. This event will be conducted in Korean and will provide general information on studying in the UK, including practical tips for preparing your journey, guidance on settling into life in the UK and insights into the UK visa process from UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI).

Saturday 5 July, 11:00–13:00 (local time)

Find out more information about this event and register to attend

South Asia

India Pre-departure briefing from the National Indian Students and Alumni Union UK (NISAU)

Join NISAU in this online session for their #ASKNISAU talk for UK bound students. This event will provide general information for Indian students preparing to study in the UK this September, answering your questions on life in the UK, the UK visa process, funding your studies and careers opportunities.

Saturday 28 June, 18:30 (local time)

Find out more information about this event and register to attend

Southeast Asia

Open to students from Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Thailand, Singapore and Vietnam. 

Southeast Asia Offer Holder Q&A

Join University of Leeds staff and students for an online Q&A.

Saturday 28 June, 15:00–16:00 (MYT)

Register for the Southeast Asia Offer Holder Q&A

Offer Holder Groups

Join staff and fellow offer holders in our regional offer holder groups. The groups are a great opportunity for you to ask questions about preparing for and studying at Leeds, get updates and find out about activities that you can participate in.

You’ll be invited by email to join your respective offer holder groups in the period following the receipt of an academic offer to study at the University of Leeds. If you haven’t received the email invitation, please email the International Office: internationaloffice@leeds.ac.uk.

Current offer holder groups

We host offer holder groups for different regions and levels of study. All groups are hosted on WhatsApp, except China which uses QQ:

  • China Undergraduate/Postgraduate
  • Japan
  • South Korea
  • Taiwan
  • Hong Kong
  • Latin America
  • Middle East and North Africa Undergraduate/Postgraduate
  • Pakistan
  • South Asia Undergraduate/Postgraduate
  • Southeast Asia Undergraduate/Postgraduate
  • Rest of the World Undergraduate/Postgraduate
  • Sub-Saharan Africa Undergraduate
  • West Africa Postgraduate