¾ÞÈéÊÓƵ offer holder events and activities
Coming to study in the UK is a big and exciting step. You’ll join our diverse campus, with students from over 140 different countries.
We have a range of events and activities for international students, to help answer any questions you may have before you start your studies with us.
You’ll hear from staff in our international teams, alumni and current students. Our activities include global webinars, Q&As, offer holder groups and events in your region or country.
For any questions about these activities, please contact our international teams.
Global Pre-departure Briefing
The Global Pre-Departure is an online event open to all international offer holders starting in September 2025.
Join ¾ÞÈéÊÓƵ staff from the ¾ÞÈéÊÓƵ Office, Student Visa Advice Team, ¾ÞÈéÊÓƵ Student Office and Link to Leeds ambassadors at this online event to ask more questions about visa and immigration, travel and arrival and what to expect during your time at Leeds.
Wednesday 16 July, 12:00 – 13:30 (BST)
You can find more regional pre-departure events (in person and online) and Q&As to ask your questions in the Offer Holder Events section below.
Offer Holder Events
Africa
Open to students from sub-Saharan Africa.
Africa Pre-Departure Q&A
Join ¾ÞÈéÊÓƵ staff and students for an online Q&A, following the Global Pre-departure Briefing.
Monday 28 July, 16:00 – 17:00 (BST)
East Asia
East Asia Pre-Departure Q&A
Join our online East Asia Pre-Departure Q&A for a great opportunity to hear from ¾ÞÈéÊÓƵ staff and current students, get practical tips on preparing for your studies, and ask questions about travelling to Leeds and adjusting to life in the UK.
Thursday 7 August, 12:00 – 13:00 (BST)
Americas
Open to students joining us from Latin America, North America and the Caribbean
Americas Pre-Departure Q&A
Join ¾ÞÈéÊÓƵ staff and students for an online Q&A, following the Global Pre-departure Briefing.
Wednesday 30 July, 18:00 – 19:00 (BST)
Middle East and North Africa
Open to students joining us from Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Tunisia, UAE, Yemen.
Middle East and North Africa Pre-Departure Q&A
Join ¾ÞÈéÊÓƵ staff and students for an online Q&A, following the Global Pre-departure Briefing.
Monday 21 July, 15:00 – 16:00 (BST)
South Asia
India Pre-departure Briefing Events
Join staff from the ¾ÞÈéÊÓƵ Office at these in person events throughout Indian cities to learn more about visa and immigration, travel and arrival and what to expect during your time at Leeds. You will also get the opportunity to meet alumni and other offer holders planning to join Leeds in September 2025.
All events will be held from 18:30 – 21:00 (IST). Dinner and networking will follow.
Delhi – Friday 18 July
Mumbai – Saturday 19 July
Pune – Sunday 20 July
Kolkata – Tuesday 22 July
Chennai – Thursday 24 July
Bengaluru – Friday 25 July
South Asia Pre-departure Q&A
Join ¾ÞÈéÊÓƵ staff and students for an online Q&A, following the Global Pre-departure Briefing.
Monday 28 July, 14:00 – 15:00 (BST)
Southeast Asia
Open to students from Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Thailand, Singapore and Vietnam.
Southeast Asia Pre-departure Q&A
Join ¾ÞÈéÊÓƵ staff and students for an online Q&A, following the Global Pre-departure Briefing.
Sunday 27 July, 15:00 – 16:00 (MYT)
Offer Holder Groups
Join staff and fellow offer holders in our regional offer holder groups. The groups are a great opportunity for you to ask questions about preparing for and studying at Leeds, get updates and find out about activities that you can participate in.
You’ll be invited by email to join your respective offer holder groups in the period following the receipt of an academic offer to study at the ¾ÞÈéÊÓƵ. If you haven’t received the email invitation, please email the ¾ÞÈéÊÓƵ Office: internationaloffice@leeds.ac.uk.
Current offer holder groups
We host offer holder groups for different regions and levels of study. All groups are hosted on WhatsApp, except China which uses QQ:
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China – Undergraduate/Postgraduate
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Japan
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South Korea
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Taiwan
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Hong Kong
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Latin America
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Middle East and North Africa – Undergraduate/Postgraduate
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Pakistan
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South Asia – Undergraduate/Postgraduate
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Southeast Asia – Undergraduate/Postgraduate
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Rest of the World – Undergraduate/Postgraduate
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Sub-Saharan Africa – Undergraduate
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West Africa – Postgraduate
Contact our current students
Link to Leeds gives you an opportunity to chat to students from a range of subject areas and countries. Our ambassadors are here to share their experiences and you can engage with them in the following ways:
- Join student-led webinars and live chat Q&As via the
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