International student support

Your dedicated Student Support and Experience team is ready to welcome you on campus. You’ll find lots of helpful information on these pages and the team is on-hand for any further advice or support. 

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 Connect 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.

Visitor Visa form

A Visitor Visa is valid for 6 months and is a suitable option for students coming to the UK for less than 6 months

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.
in the UK for Quality Education

Sustainable Development Goal 4, Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2024

for Career Prospects

Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2023

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