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:
- 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.
Offer Holder Events
Global Events
Global Pre-departure Briefing
The Global Pre-Departure is an online event open to all international offer holders starting in September 2025.
Join University of Leeds staff from the International Office, Student Visa Advice Team, International Student Office and Link to Leeds ambassadors at this online event to ask more questions about visa and immigration, travel and arrival and what to expect during your time at Leeds.
Wednesday 16 July, 12:00 – 13:30 (BST)
Africa
Open to students from sub-Saharan Africa.
Africa Offer Holder Q&A
Join University of Leeds staff and students for an online Q&A.
Monday 28 July, 16:00 – 17:00 (BST)
Registration will be available here soon.
East Asia
East Asia Pre-Departure Q&A
Join our online East Asia Pre-Departure Q&A for a great opportunity to hear from University of Leeds staff and current students, get practical tips on preparing for your studies, and ask questions about travelling to Leeds and adjusting to life in the UK.
Thursday 7 August, 12:00 – 13:00 (BST)
Register for the East Asia online pre-departure briefing
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
Latin America
Open to students joining us from Latin America
Latin America Offer Holder Q&A
Join University of Leeds staff and students for an online Q&A.
Wednesday 30 July, 18:00 – 19:00 (BST)
Registration will be available here soon.
Middle East and North Africa
Open to students joining us from Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Tunisia, UAE, Yemen.
Middle East and North Africa Offer Holder Q&A
Join University of Leeds staff and students for an online Q&A.
Monday 21 July, 15:00 – 16:00 (BST)
Registration will be available here soon.
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.
Delhi – Friday 18 July
Mumbai – Saturday 19 July
Pune – Sunday 20 July
Kolkata – Tuesday 22 July
Chennai – Thursday 24 July
Bengaluru – Friday 25 July
Register for the Pre-Departure events in India.
South Asia Offer Holder Q&A
Join University of Leeds staff and students for an online Q&A.
Monday 28 July, 14:00 – 15:00 (BST)
Registration will be available here soon.
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.
Sunday 27 July, 15:00 – 16:00 (MYT)
Registration will be available here soon.
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