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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.

Global Pre-departure Briefing

The Global Pre-Departure was held on Wednesday 16 July for all international offer holders starting in September 2025.

Watch the recordings to hear from staff in the International Office, Student Visa Advice Team, International Student Office and Link to Leeds ambassadors on topics such as visa and immigration, travel and arrival and what to expect during your time at Leeds.

Watch the Undergraduate Global Pre Departure Briefing 2025

If you are viewing from China, you can watch the undergraduate webinar on Bilibili. 

Watch the Postgraduate Global Pre Departure Briefing 2025

If you are viewing from China, you can watch the postgraduate webinar on Bilibili.

You can find more regional pre-departure events (in person and online) and Q&As to ask your questions in the Offer Holder Events section below.

Offer Holder Events

Africa

Open to students from Sub-Saharan Africa.

Africa Q&A

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

Monday 18 August, 16:00 – 17:00 (BST)

Register for the Africa Q&A

East Asia

Hong Kong Pre-Departure briefing from British Council

Join the British Council in Hong Kong for their annual in-person Pre-Departure Briefing for UK bound students. This event will provide general information on studying in the UK, including practical tips for preparing your journey and guidance on settling into life in the UK.

Sunday 17 August, 14:00-16:30 (HKT)

Find out more information about this event and register to attend here.

International Foundation Year 

Open to students joining the International Foundation Year.

Preparing to study for your International Foundation Year.

Learn how to prepare for your arrival and study at the University of Leeds International Foundation Year and meet fellow students. 

Tuesday 19 August, 12:00 – 13:00 (BST)

Register for the International Foundation Year event

South Asia

Open to students from Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.

South Asia Q&A

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

Thursday 21 August, 14:00 – 15:00 (BST)

Register for the South Asia Pre-departure Q&A

Southeast Asia

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

Southeast Asia Pre-departure Briefing Events

Join staff from the International Office at these in person events to learn more about visa and immigration, travel and arrival and what to expect during your time at Leeds. You will also get the opportunity to meet current University of Leeds students and other offer holders planning to join Leeds in September 2025. 

Places are limited and walk-ins will not be admitted.

Singapore - 17 August, 15:00 - 17:00 (SGD)

Register for the Pre-Departure events in Southeast Asia

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

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: