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Information for international student arrival:

From 17 May 2021, countries not on the banned travel list (red list) will be rated amber or green. Read red, amber and green list rules for entering England to find out more.

If you are a current student, you can find the latest information about returning to campus on our Coronavirus webpages. We will email all students if the guidance changes.

If you are planning to travel to Leeds for the start of your course in September 2021, please check back for recommended arrival dates nearer the time. Please also stay up-to-date on the UK Government's guidance for traveling abroad.

When you are planning to travel to Leeds, please complete our Meet and Greet form so that we can support you when you arrive.

Please email our team if you have any questions about traveling to Leeds. We look forward to welcoming you to Leeds Beckett University.

Get ready to travel

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your arrival experience

The first day, I arrived at Leeds Bradford airport and two international ambassadors were here waiting for me, they helped me with my (many) suitcases. They gave me kits with a lot of information about the university, the city and there was even a SIM card to call our family. They had booked a free taxi to drive me to my accommodation, it was really reassuring not to be on my own.

Lucie Exchange student from France

Leyla Rose's Top Tips about British Culture For Leeds Beckett Welcome Week, Leyla from Indonesia gives some great tips about British customs, travel advice and what to expect if you’re coming to the UK.

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Group of international students on campus laughing

How you can spend your time at home to prepare for university | Student blog

Hi, I’m Suyin. I am a final year international student at Leeds Beckett University. In this blog I have prepared some tips on how to make use of your time productively if you are about to start university in September.

Student Vlog | Aaqib's International Arrival Experience Management & International Business student Aaqib walks us through arriving in the UK.