International student support

As a student here, you’ll find a community invested in your future. Whatever your unique needs, we’ll help to make your student experience be the best it can be.

From visa advice before you arrive, through to language support during your studies, and life after graduation, we’ve got some handy information in this guide.

Our dedicated Student Support and Experience Team is also ready to welcome you on campus. You can settle in with our programme of activities, including Welcome Week and regular events throughout the year.

It’s your place – built around you.

While you're here

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Language and academic support

Boost your confidence in English language - join our free classes and tutorials.
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Life in the UK

Find valuable tips on how to settle in, get set-up and understand the locals!
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Visa advice for current students

Check the conditions of your visa for any changes once you've arrived in the UK.

Requests and appeals

Please use the correct forms to submit any of the following requests or appeals. These will be received by a dedicated member of the Student Support and Experience team. If you need a holiday letter to show to your employer, please contact the Student Life Team

 

Request for international authorised leave form

If you want to leave the UK or local area for a short period of time, you will need to complete this form.

 

After your studies

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The Graduate Route

The Graduate Route offers international students who have earned their degrees the chance to remain in the UK for employment or further study,
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Preparing to return home

Start your next adventure armed with experience, connections and a qualification.
for Career Prospects

Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2025

Top 5 for Social Inclusion

The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025

for First Generation Students

The Mail University Guide 2025

of Research Impact is ‘Outstanding’ or ‘Very Considerable’

Research Excellence Framework 2021

for Facilities

Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2023

of Research is “Internationally Excellent” or “World Leading”

Research Excellence Framework 2021

Four Star Rating

QS Star Ratings 2021