International Arrival and Orientation Support
Hello and welcome
If you’ve just arrived, welcome to the UK, to Leeds, and to the University! We hope you had a good journey. It’s great that you’re here.
Our Link to Leeds ambassadors are current students who are here to support you during your arrival and orientation.
Any questions?
Our ambassadors are available from 10am until 10pm daily on our instant messaging chat function, all you need to do is “ask” on the bottom right hand side of this page.
International Orientation
Take a look at your welcome guide and online international orientation and sign up for an International Welcome session.
International Welcome Lounge
Come and meet friendly student hosts at the International Welcome Lounge from Monday to Friday, 4.30pm – 6.30pm until 31 October. It’s based in Café Maia on Level 10 of the Marjorie and Arnold Ziff Building. You can enjoy some free refreshments and find out about welcome and social activities.
Global Community Social Activities
Join our Global Community socials to meet new people and take part in fun activities led by Link to Leeds ambassadors.
Global Café – every Monday 6pm – 7.30pm
Take part in fun games and enjoy informal chats
Global Leeds – every Wednesday 2pm – 3pm
Discover how to make the most of studying at a global university through games, quizzes and more
Global Saturdays – every Saturday 11am – 12pm
Connect with others from around the world for cultural exchange and conversation
How to take part?
Socials will take place in the Global Community Microsoft TEAMs space – join now using your @leeds.ac.uk email or use the join code loq5x6z by selecting ‘join or create a TEAM’ at the bottom of your teams list.
Our Global Community activities are for all students and postgraduate researchers at Leeds – everyone is welcome!