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Welcome

Helping you settle in and make York your home from home.

We will support you throughout your time at York with opportunities for you to get involved in activities, societies, sport and student representation, and personal development through volunteering and leadership skills training.

International student support

The International Student Support team is based in the Student Hub in Sally Baldwin D Block. We can help with things like healthcare entitlements and access, visas and immigration, opening bank accounts, welfare issues and more. Just get in touch.

Support for international students

Welcoming you

In September 2026, we welcomed our new cohort of international students. If you missed our welcome talk (or want to experience it again!), watch our video featuring the Vice-Chancellor, Postgraduate and International Communities Team, University of York Students' Union, Unity Health, Academic Skills Support, Careers and Placements and City of York Council.

https://youtu.be/R4xDG4q0-G0?si=1KVu_tCZWYoVqlll

Welcome events and activities 

Take part in a range of welcome events and activities to meet other international students studying at York. 

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For other upcoming events around the University, see the student events page.

English language support

We can support your language development in a range of ways - through general English classes; academic skills sessions and resources highlighting academic language; and conversational and social opportunities for mixing with others. 

Language support for international students

Careers support

Our Careers and Placements service can help you think about your career plans and provide advice and guidance tailored to international students. 

https://youtu.be/-37FzicxET0?si=d1Ma0AJDmNya9fTM

Careers support for international students

What next?

See our current student pages and support for international students for information and guidance you'll need during your time at York.