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Ó³¿ÍÖ±²¥ 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 more than 140 different countries.

To help answer any questions you have before you start your studies with us, we host a range of events and activities for our international students.

You’ll hear from staff in international teams, alumni and current students. Our activities include global webinars, Q&As, Offer Holder groups, and events in your region or country.

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Global events

Applying for your student visa

Our guidance video takes you through the student visa application process, including obtaining your CAS, preparing your finances, completing your application, and submitting it successfully.

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Global Pre-Departure Event

Hosted by the Ó³¿ÍÖ±²¥ Office and Link to Leeds, this event covered information about travel, arrival and what to do in order to prepare your journey to Leeds. 

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Contact our current students

Link to Leeds gives you an opportunity to chat with students from different 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

Regional Offer Holder events

Africa

Africa Pre-departure online question and answer session

Open to offer holders from across Sub-Saharan Africa.

Join our online question and answer session on Tuesday 28 July, 4–5pm BST, where you can ask staff and current students your questions about the Ó³¿ÍÖ±²¥.

This event will follow up from our Global Pre-departure on the 15 July, so we recommend all students attend live or watch a recording of this event in advance.

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Nigeria one-to-one appointments 

Meet your Ó³¿ÍÖ±²¥ representative, Ó³¿ÍÖ±²¥ Officer for West Africa Kellie Barratt, and ask her your questions about preparing for your studies at the Ó³¿ÍÖ±²¥.

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Sub-Saharan Africa one-to-one appointments

Open to undergraduate offer holders from Botswana, Kenya, Mauritius, Rwanda, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe.

Meet staff from the Ó³¿ÍÖ±²¥ Office to seek advice and support as you prepare to begin your studies at Leeds. A member of the team will be in touch by email to confirm your meeting.

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East Asia

East Asia Offer Holder online question and answer session

Open to offer holders from Hong Kong, Japan, Macau, South Korea and Taiwan.

Join our online question and answer (Q&A) session where you can ask staff and current students your questions about the Ó³¿ÍÖ±²¥.

The event will take place on Wednesday 5 August, 12–1pm BST.

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One-to-one appointments

Meet Ó³¿ÍÖ±²¥ Manager for East Asia, Claire Zupnik, and ask her your questions about preparing for your studies at the Ó³¿ÍÖ±²¥.

Email Claire Zupnik to request an online appointment via c.e.zupnik@leeds.ac.uk.

Latin America

Americas Online Pre-departure question and answer session

Open to offer holders from Canada, the United States of Americas, the Caribbean and Latin America.

Join our online question and answer session on Tuesday 21 July, 6–7pm BST, where you can ask staff and current students your questions about the Ó³¿ÍÖ±²¥.

This event will follow up from our Global Pre-departure on the 15 July, so we recommend all students attend live or watch a recording of this event in advance.

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Middle East and North Africa 

Middle East and North Africa Offer Holder online question and answer session

Join our online question and answer session where you can ask staff and current students any questions you may have about the Ó³¿ÍÖ±²¥.

The event will take place Tuesday 11 August, 3–4pm BST.

North America

Americas Online Pre-departure question and answer session

Open to offer holders from Canada, the United States of Americas, the Caribbean and Latin America.

Join our online question and answer session on Tuesday 21 July, 6–7pm BST, where you can ask staff and current students your questions about the Ó³¿ÍÖ±²¥.

This event will follow up from our Global Pre-departure on the 15 July, so we recommend all students attend live or watch a recording of this event in advance.

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South Asia

India Pre-Departure Briefings

Join staff from the Ó³¿ÍÖ±²¥ Office and South Asia Team for our Pre-Departure events in India. You’ll learn about the next steps to prepare for your arrival in the UK, hear from alumni about their experiences studying at Leeds, and meet other offer holders in your area.

Event locations and dates:
  • Delhi: Friday 17 July 2026
  • Mumbai: Saturday 18 July 2026
  • Pune: Sunday 19 July 2026
  • Kolkata: Tuesday 21 July 2026
  • Chennai: Thursday 23 July 2026
  • Bengaluru: Friday 24 July 2026

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South Asia Offer Holder online question and answer session

Open to offer holders from Bangladesh, India, Nepal and Sri Lanka.

Join our online question and answer session where you can ask staff and current students any questions you may have about the Ó³¿ÍÖ±²¥.

The event will take place Wednesday 5 August, 2–3pm BST.

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Southeast Asia

Southeast Asia Pre-Departure Briefings

We are hosting in person pre-departure events across Southeast Asia in July and August. 

Join Ó³¿ÍÖ±²¥ staff, current students and Leeds University Union Student Societies at these in country events to ask more questions about visa and immigration, travel and arrival and what to expect during your time at Leeds.  

Event locations and dates:
  • Singapore: Saturday 18 July, 3–5pm (National Library, Singapore)
  • Vietnam: Sunday 26 July, 10am–12pm (Grand Mercure, Hanoi)
  • Thailand: Saturday 1 August, 3–5pm (Novotel Siam, Bangkok)
  • Indonesia: Sunday 2 August, 10am–12pm (AYANA Midplaza, Jakarta)
  • Malaysia: Sunday 9 August, 3–5pm (Sheraton Petaling Jaya Hotel, Kuala Lumpur)

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Offer Holder groups

Offer Holder groups help you connect with staff and fellow students.

They’re a great opportunity to ask questions about preparing to study at Leeds, get updates, and find out about the activities you can participate in.

All groups are hosted on WhatsApp, except China which uses QQ. Some groups are open to both undergraduate and postgraduate students, while others are separated by level of study.

You’ll be invited by email to join our Offer Holder groups once you’ve received an offer to study at the Ó³¿ÍÖ±²¥. The subject line will read ‘Invitation to Join the Ó³¿ÍÖ±²¥ Offer Holder Groups’.

If you haven’t received the email invitation, please email the Ó³¿ÍÖ±²¥ Office.

Ó³¿ÍÖ±²¥ orientation

Our international orientation programme helps you have the best possible start in Leeds. Join webinars, talks, workshops, tours and social events to help you feel at home and meet new people.

They offer a chance to:

  • Find out about the essential and optional steps to complete before you arrive, as well as the processes to follow once you’re on campus.
  • Sign up for online webinars covering a range of topics, from opening a bank account and registering with a doctor to preparing for your studies at Leeds.
  • Attend in-person international orientation sessions when you arrive in Leeds, especially the 'Welcome to Leeds' talk — your official introduction and welcome to the University.
  • Discover our campus and city by booking a campus or city chase tour.
  • Meet people through a variety of social events happening across campus.

Webinars are available to book from 1 August 2026. Visit the to find out more and to start preparing for your arrival in the UK.