Arrival and Welcome

We have some great things in place for when you arrive. We appreciate how difficult it can be to settle into life in a strange country, therefore we have an International Social Network and a buddies programme, both of which will help you to settle in.

Kat Firth runs the International Social Network, which keeps all international students up-to-date on social activities, clubs and societies, trips run by our University or other organisations, job opportunities for part-time work and all important essential information we think you would like to know about our university, Leeds, and the UK.

Our International Social Network is an ideal way to make friends and see new parts of the UK. To receive information about our programme of activities, please e-mail Kat on and join us on Facebook.

This is a welcome service where our International Student Ambassadors will meet you on arrival at Leeds Bradford International Airport. They will help you find the best method of transport for the final part of the journey to your accommodation and answer any questions you may have.

Our Meet and Greet dates for September 2018 will be available soon. In the meantime, if you have any questions about the Meet and Greet service or traveling to the UK then please contact Kat Firth and she will help you.

Once you have arrived, you will have the opportunity to take part in many different events to help you settle in. This is a great way to meet other new students and sign-up to join societies and book some of our events and trips. 

We will be updating our Welcome Week schedule for September 2018 very soon, so keep watching this space.

During your time at Leeds Beckett we will organise a variety of activities for you to join, including trips to some of the UK attractions such as Alton Towers and the historical city of York. You take part in community events around Leeds and volunteer to help with Christmas parties and celebrate UK holidays such as Bonfire Night and Burns Night. 

When you come to a new environment - whether it is a new country or university  - it can sometimes take a little while to settle in. The 'Meet a New Buddy' event is here to help. Our current international and UK students provide support, advice and valuable experience that you can learn from, whether this is personal, practical or academic. 

Most importantly it is a great way to make new friends and learn about the social side of Leeds Beckett in the first few weeks of arriving in Leeds.

If you are interested in taking part, please email Kat Firth on k.firth@leedsbeckett.ac.uk.

The International Students' Club (ISC) is run by the University's Chaplaincy in Leeds. You can join on Wednesdays, 18:00 - 19:45. Come to practice your English and meet new people. For more information and details of where to meet, please visit the International Students' Club (ISC) website.

We also work with the tourism company Don't be a tourist who has selected top destinations in the UK and Europe for you to explore. Please note that the cost of these excursions is not included in your course fee.

There are loads of events on every day across Yorkshire - make the most of your time and check out What's on in Yorkshire.