International student support

We'll help you adjust and settle in through a programme of orientation events and support including:

Community and events

• A specialised Welcome programme to help you to settle in and make friends
• Events and trips exclusively for International students throughout the year
• A range of student-led societies so that you can try out new activities and meet like-minded people
• The International Students Network - a student-led network specifically for international students
• International networking through York for Life
• Student-led activities through our College system

Support

• Free airport collection from Manchester Airport
• Immigration advice including guidance on how to apply for a Student Visa if you need one to study in the UK
• Practical support and advice from our International Student Support team
• Support available through our Wellbeing teams
• The Study Skills Hub, a free service for all students seeking to improve their English language, digital, maths, organisational or writing skills
• Language support for current students
• Dedicated facilities for you to practice your faith
• Lifelong Careers service

Find out about the full range of support on offer

Arrival information

Find out what you need to do before you get here and what will happen in your first few weeks. This includes information about visas, collecting your University Card, registering with a doctors, opening a bank account and much more...

Plan your arrival