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.
Global events
Applying for your student visa
Get guidance through each step of the process, including obtaining your CAS, preparing your finances, completing your application and submitting it successfully.
Watch the recording on YouTube or Bilibili.
Global Pre-Departure Event
The Global Pre-Departure Event is an online event open to all international offer holders starting in September 2026.
Join staff and Link to Leeds ambassadors to ask more questions about travel, arrival and what to expect during your time at Leeds. There will also be an opportunity to ask any questions you may have.
Wednesday 15 July, 12:00–13:30 BST.
Register for the Global Pre-Departure Event
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
Regional Offer Holder events
Africa
Open to students from Sub-Saharan African countries.
Africa Offer Holder online question and answer session.
Join our online question and answer (Q&A) session where you can ask staff and current students any questions you may have about the University of Leeds.
Wednesday 10 June, 16:00–17:00 BST.
East Asia
Study UK East Asia Pre-Departure Briefing 2026
This informative and regionally tailored webinar aims to provide students and parents with clear, practical guidance on the journey from offer acceptance to enrolment. It will help them with visa requirements to avoid common pitfalls and prepare for academic life and employability in the UK.
Thursday 18 June 2026.
17:30–20:00 (Taiwan, Hong Kong).
18:30–21:00 (South Korea, Japan).
Pre-registration required.
Register for the East Asia Pre-Departure Briefing via Zoom
East Asia Offer Holder online question and answer session
Open to students from Hong Kong, Japan, Macau, South Korea and Taiwan.
Join our online question and answer (Q&A) session where you can ask staff and current students any questions you may have about the University of Leeds.
Wednesday 5 August, 12:00–13:00 BST.
Register for the East Asia Offer Holder Q&A
One-to-one appointments
Meet International Manager for East Asia, Claire Zupnik, and ask her your questions about preparing for your studies at the University of Leeds.
You can email Claire to request an online appointment via c.e.zupnik@leeds.ac.uk.
International Foundation Year
Student life on the International Foundation Year
Find out more about student life on the International Foundation Year. Current and former International Foundation Year students will share their experience. There will also be an opportunity to ask questions at the end.
Wednesday 24 June, 12:00–13:00 BST.
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.
Tuesday 30 June, 15:00–16:00 BST.
Register for the Middle East and North Africa Offer Holder question and answer session
North America
Canada pre-departure briefings
Join staff from the International Office, Canadian alumni and current Leeds students at these exclusive events in Vancouver and Toronto.
Discover more about your next steps to prepare for arrival in the UK, hear from alumni about their experiences studying at Leeds, and meet other Canadian offer holders near you.
Vancouver: Tuesday 23 June 2026, 6pm–8pm PT.
Register for the Vancouver pre-departure briefing
Toronto: Thursday 25 June 2026, 5pm–7pm ET.
Register for the Toronto pre-departure briefing in partnership with StudyIn Canada
One-to-one appointments
Meet International Officer Paige Dainty and ask her your questions about preparing for your studies at the University of Leeds.
Meetings on a Pacific timezone are available on 22–23 June, and an Eastern timezone on 24–25 June. Meetings on other dates will be on a UK timezone.
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.
Wednesday 5 August, 14:00–15:00 BST.
Register for the South Asia Offer Holder question and answer session
Southeast Asia
Southeast Asia Offer Holder online question and answer session
Open to students from Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Timor-Leste (East Timor) and Vietnam.
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 25 June, 08:00–09:00 BST.
Register for the Southeast Asia Offer Holder 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 pages to start preparing for your arrival in the UK.