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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

Ghana Pre-departure Briefing 

Join staff from the International Office 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 ask questions and meet other offer holders planning to join Leeds in September 2025. 

Saturday 26 July, 16:00-18:00

Register for the Pre-Departure event in Ghana

Nigeria Pre-departure Briefing events

Join staff from the International Office 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 ask questions and meet other offer holders planning to join Leeds in September 2025. 

All events will be held from 16:00-18:00. 
Abuja, Nigeria – Wednesday 30 July
Lagos, Nigeria – Thursday 31 July

Register for the Pre-Departure events in Nigeria

Africa Pre-Departure Q&A

Join University of Leeds staff and students for an online Q&A, following the Global Pre-departure Briefing.

Monday 28 July, 16:00 – 17:00 (BST)

Register for the Africa Pre-Departure Q&A

East Asia

China Pre-Departure Q&A

Join University of Leeds staff and students for an online Q&A, following the Global Pre-departure Briefing.

Friday 25 July, 18:30 - 19:30 (CST)

Join the session live on BiliBili 

East Asia Pre-Departure Q&A

Join University of Leeds staff and students for an online Q&A, following the Global Pre-departure Briefing.

Thursday 7 August, 12:00 – 13:00 (BST) 

Register for the East Asia online pre-departure briefing

Americas

Open to students joining us from Latin America, North America and the Caribbean.

Americas Pre-Departure Q&A

Join University of Leeds staff and students for an online Q&A, following the Global Pre-departure Briefing.

Wednesday 30 July, 18:00 – 19:00 (BST)

Register for the Americas Pre-Departure Q&A

South Asia

India Pre-departure Briefing Events

Join staff from the International Office at these in person events throughout Indian cities 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 alumni and other offer holders planning to join Leeds in September 2025. 

All events will be held from 18:30 – 21:00 (IST). Dinner and networking will follow.

Kolkata – Tuesday 22 July
Chennai – Thursday 24 July
Bengaluru – Friday 25 July

Register for the Pre-Departure events in India.

South Asia Pre-departure Q&A

Join University of Leeds staff and students for an online Q&A, following the Global Pre-departure Briefing.

Monday 28 July, 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 Q&A

Join University of Leeds staff and students for an online Q&A, following the Global Pre-departure Briefing.

Sunday 27 July, 15:00 – 16:00 (MYT)

Register for the Southeast Asia Pre-departure Q&A

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.

Thailand (Bangkok) – 2 August, 15:00 - 17:00 (BKK)

Indonesia (Jakarta) - 3 August, 11:00 - 13:00 (JKT)

Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur) - 10 August, 15:00 - 17:00 (MYT)

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: