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 more than 140 different countries.
We host a range of events and activities for international students, to help answer any questions you 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:
- Chat with a Link to Leeds ambassador online.
- Join student-led webinars and live chat Q&As via the Link to Leeds events page.
- Read current student blogs.
- Follow Link to Leeds on Facebook.
- Follow Link to Leeds on Instagram.
- Follow Link to Leeds on WhatsApp.
Offer holder events
Undergraduate
Undergraduate offer holder webinars
Join us online and discover all we can offer you at Leeds, including how studying at Leeds can support your career and ambitions.
There will be an introduction from our Deputy Vice-Chancellor Professor Hai-Sui Yu, and a presentation from the Global Opportunities team.
Thursday 23 April - 10.00-11.00 or 16.00-17.00 BST
Postgraduate
Masters offer holder webinars
Join us online to learn more about postgraduate study at Leeds, including how studying at Leeds can support your career and ambitions.
There will be an introduction from our Deputy Vice Chancellor, Professor Hai-Sui Yu, and Head of Global Opportunities, Ben Oldham.
Wednesday 15 April – 10.00-11.00 or 16.00-17.00 BST
Regional Offer Holder events
Africa
Africa Offer Holder question and answer session
Open to students from Sub-Saharan African countries.
Join our online question and answer session where you can ask staff and current students any questions you may have about the University of Leeds.
Thursday 16 April – 16:00–17:00 BST
Register for the Africa Offer Holder question and answer session
International Foundation Year
Inside the International Foundation Year
Open to students that have applied for the University of Leeds International Foundation Year.
Join our online event to discover what it’s really like to study on the programme, from engaging classes and hands-on learning to life on campus and the support that helps you thrive. There will be a question and answer session where you can ask staff and current students any questions you may have about the University of Leeds.
Thursday, 30 April– 12:00–13:00 BST
Register for the International Foundation Year session
One-to-one meetings
Meet Martin Maule, Director of International Pathways Centre and ask him your questions about preparing for your International Foundation Year at the University of Leeds.
One-to-one meetings are available throughout April and May.
Latin America
One-to-one meetings
Meet International Manager Megan Carlile in Peru, Argentina and Brazil this April and ask her your questions about preparing for your studies at the University of Leeds.
Peru: Saturday 25 April, 14:00-18:00
Register for a one-to-one meeting in Peru.
Argentina: Monday 20 and Tuesday 21 April
Brazil: Monday 27 and Tuesday 28 April
If you would like to book an in person or online meeting in Argentina and Brazil, email Megan Carlile at m.e.carlile@leeds.ac.uk.
Middle East and North Africa
Middle East and North Africa Offer Holder question and answer session
Join our online question and answer session where you can ask staff and current students any questions you may have about the University of Leeds.
Wednesday, 6 May – 15:00–16:00 BST
Register for the Middle East and North Africa Offer Holder question and answer session
North America
North America Online Offer Holder question and answer session
Open to students from the United States of America and Canada.
Join our online question and answer session where you can ask staff and current students any questions you may have about your journey to the University of Leeds.
Wednesday 22 April – 21:00-22:00 BST
Register for the North America Offer Holder question and answer session
South Asia
South Asia Offer Holder Online question and answer session
Open to students from Bangladesh, India, Nepal and Sri Lanka.
Join our online question and answer session where you can ask staff and current students any questions you may have about the University of Leeds.
Thursday, 9 April – 14:00–15:00 BST
Register for the South Asia Offer Holder question and answer session
Southeast Asia
Southeast Asia Offer Holder Webinar and question and answer session
Open to students from:
- Brunei
- Cambodia
- Indonesia
- Laos, Malaysia
- Myanmar
- the Philippines
- Thailand
- Singapore
- Vietnam.
Join our online webinar and question and answer session where you can learn more about your next steps and ask staff and current students any questions you may have about the University of Leeds.
Saturday 16 May – 08:00-09:00 BST
Register for the Southeast Asia Offer Holder Webinar and question and answer session
Offer holder groups
Connect with staff and fellow students in our offer holder groups.
These groups are a great opportunity for you to ask questions about preparing to study at Leeds, get updates, and find out about the activities you can participate in.
All groups are hosted on WhatsApp, except China which uses QQ. Some groups are open to both undergraduate and postgraduate students, and some are separated by level of study.
You’ll be invited by email to join our offer holder groups once you’ve received an offer to study at the University of Leeds; the subject line will read “Invitation to Join the University of Leeds Offer Holder Groups”.
If you haven’t received the email invitation, please email the International Office at internationaloffice@leeds.ac.uk.
International orientation
Our international orientation programme will help you have the best possible start in Leeds. Join webinars, talks, workshops, tours and social events to help you feel at home and meet new people.
- Find out about the essential and optional steps to complete before you arrive, as well as the processes to follow once you’re on campus.
- Sign up for online webinars covering a range of topics – from opening a bank account and registering with a doctor to preparing for your studies at Leeds.
- Join in-person International Orientation talks and join in when you’re in Leeds, especially the ‘Welcome to Leeds’ talk: your official welcome to our University.
- Discover our campus and city by booking a campus or city chase tour.
- Meet people through a range of social events happening across campus.
Webinars are available to book from 1 August. Visit the International Welcome webpages to start preparing for your arrival in the UK.