Coming to study in the UK is an exciting step. Our events and activities for international offer holders will help answer any questions you have before you start your studies with us.
Our activities include global webinars, Q&As, offer holder groups and events in your region or country. You will hear from staff in our international teams, alumni and current students.
For any questions about these activities, please contact our international teams.
Global pre-departure online event
This online event is open to all international offer holders starting in September 2024.
Join University of Leeds staff and Link to Leeds ambassadors to ask your questions about visa and immigration, travel and arrival and what to expect during your time at Leeds.
Wednesday 17 July, 12 to 1.30pm (BST)
Register for the Global pre-departure online event.
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.
International Foundation Year
All scheduled offer holder online events for the International Foundation Year have now finished.
If you were not able to attend the events and would like to ask us any questions, please email the International Foundation Year team at IFYAdmissions@leeds.ac.uk.
Regional events
Africa
These events are open to students from sub-Saharan Africa.
Africa online Q&A
Join University of Leeds staff, students and alumni for an online Q&A.
Wednesday 21 August, 4 to 5pm (BST)
Register for the Africa online Q&A
Ghana pre-departure event
Join staff and Link to Leeds ambassadors at this in-person event 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 2024.
Friday 12 July, 5 to 7pm
East Asia
China offer holder meetings
Meet staff from the International Office in cities throughout China to ask questions and discover more about studying at Leeds. Small workshops and one to one meetings will be scheduled with students from selected subjects and levels, based on demand.
• March: Guangzhou, Hangzhou, Xi’an, Zhengzhou
• April: Chongqing, Shenzhen, Wuhan
• May: Beijing, Chengdu, Nanjing, Shanghai, Shenyang
Dates are for reference only – please check your emails and the University of Leeds Weibo channel for further updates.
China QQ Offer holder group
Join staff and fellow offer holders in our regional QQ group. This group is a great opportunity for you ask questions about preparing for and studying at Leeds, get updates and find out about activities that you can participate in.
You can register to join the China QQ Offer holder group and the link will be sent to you.
East Asia offer holder meetings
Open to students joining us from Japan, South Korea and Taiwan.
Meet staff from the International Office to ask questions and discover more about studying at Leeds by booking a one-to-one meeting with the team.
To request a meeting, email Claire Zupnik in the International Team: c.e.zupnik@leeds.ac.uk.
Hong Kong WhatsApp offer holder group
Join staff, current students and fellow offer holders in our regional WhatsApp group. This group is a great opportunity for you ask questions about preparing for and studying at Leeds, get updates and find out about activities that you can participate in. You can register to join the Hong Kong WhatsApp offer holder group and the link will be sent to you.
Japan and South Korea pre-departure Q&A
Join University of Leeds staff 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.
Monday 12 August, 12pm to 1pm (BST)
Register for the Japan and South Korea pre-departure Q&A
Japan WhatsApp offer holder group
Join staff, current students and fellow offer holders in our regional WhatsApp group. This group is a great opportunity for you ask questions about preparing for and studying at Leeds, get updates and find out about activities that you can participate in. If you would like to join, please register here and the link will be sent to you.
You can register to join the Japan WhatsApp offer holder group and the link will be sent to you
South Korea pre-departure briefing from British Council for UK-bound students
The British Council Education team will host their annual ‘pre-departure briefing for UK-bound students’ and their parents in Seoul. This event will provide general information on studying in the UK, including tips for preparing for travel, Chevening scholarships and student accommodation. There will also be the opportunity to ask questions directly to British Council representatives and other speakers (including UK Korean Alumni and UKVI) presenting at the event.
Saturday 6 July, 11am 10 to 12.30pm (KST)
Find out more about the South Korea Pre-Departure briefing and register to attend.
Latin America
Latin America offer holder meetings
Meet staff from the International Office to ask questions and discover more about studying at Leeds by booking your one to one meeting with the team.
Request a Latin America offer holders meeting
Latin America Online Q&A
Join University of Leeds staff, students and alumni for an online Q&A.
Thursday 22 August, 4pm to 5pm (BST)
Register for the Latin America online Q&A
Latin America WhatsApp offer holder group
Join staff, current students and fellow offer holders in our regional WhatsApp group. This group is a great opportunity for you ask questions about preparing for and studying at Leeds, get updates and find out about activities that you can participate in. You can register to join the Latin American WhatsApp offer holder group and the link will be sent to you.
Middle East and North Africa
These events are open to students joining us from Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia, UAE and Yemen.
Middle East and North Africa Online Q&A
Join University of Leeds staff, students and alumni for an online Q&A.
The link to register for the August Q&A will be available in mid-July.
Middle East and North Africa WhatsApp offer holder group
Join staff, current students and fellow offer holders in our regional WhatsApp group. This group is a great opportunity for you ask questions about preparing for and studying at Leeds, get updates and find out about activities that you can participate in. You can register to join the Middle East and North Africa WhatsApp offer holder group and the link will be sent to you.
North America
These events are open to students joining us from North America.
North America offer holder meetings
Meet staff from the International Office to ask questions and discover more about studying at Leeds by booking your one to one meeting with the team.
South Asia
These events are open to students from Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.
India pre-departure events
Join staff and Link to Leeds ambassadors at this in person event 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 2024.
- Bengaluru: Friday 5 July, 2.30 to 5pm (IST)
- Pune: Saturday 6 July, 7.30 to 10pm (IST)
- Mumbai: Sunday 7 July, 7.30 to 10pm (IST)
- Kochi: Monday 8 July, 2.30 to 5pm (IST)
- Chennai: Wednesday 10 July, 2.30 to 5pm (IST)
- Hyderabad: Thursday 11 July, 2.30 to 5pm (IST)
- Kolkata: Friday 12 July, 3 to 5.30pm (IST)
- New Delhi: Sunday 14 July, 2.30 to 5pm (IST)
Register for the India pre-departure events.
South Asia online Q&A
Join University of Leeds staff, students and alumni for an online Q&A
Wednesday 21 August, 2 to 3pm (BST)
Register for South Asia online Q&A
South Asia WhatsApp offer holder group
Join staff, current students and fellow offer holders in our regional WhatsApp group. This group is a great opportunity for you ask questions about preparing for and studying at Leeds, get updates and find out about activities that you can participate in. You can register to join the South Asia WhatsApp offer holder group and the link will be sent to you.
Southeast Asia
These events are 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 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.
Saturday 27 July, 3 to 4pm (MYT)
Register for the Southeast Asia Pre-Departure Q&A
Southeast Asia WhatsApp offer holder group
Join staff, current students and fellow offer holders in our regional WhatsApp group. This group is a great opportunity for you ask questions about preparing for and studying at Leeds, get updates and find out about activities that you can participate in.You can register to join the Southeast Asia WhatsApp Offer Holder Group and the link will be sent to you.