Whether you’ve just started or you’ve been at the University for a while, there’s lots of support available to you as an international student.
Wellbeing and Mental Health
The Wellbeing and Mental Health team are here for you throughout your studies. They can provide help and support on any issue which may be impacting on your studies. Appointments can take place over telephone, MS Teams, or in person at some sites.
Student Services
The wider Student Services team can also provide support in a range of areas including student experience, induction and welcome, finance, and disability and inclusion.
Student Assistance Programme
You can also get 24/7 support from our Student Assistance Programme (SAP). SAP is free for all students and provides you with immediate advice and practical guidance 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Call the helpline for free: 0800 028 3766 to talk through any problem.
If English isn’t your first language, SAP also provides a language line which connects you to an interpreter so you can chat in your preferred language.
Chaplaincy
The multi-faith Chaplaincy team provides care and support for students and staff of all faiths and no faith. Chaplains are available to offer pastoral, spiritual and religious support and we also have a wider range of Associate Chaplains from various religious communities. Our team is always ready to help you and offer a listening ear.
Click here to find out more about Chaplaincy and their faith spaces.
International Toolkit
The International Toolkit is a great resource for international students. It includes important information for studying at the University, along with links to useful support services, including finance and wellbeing, and practical information on how to complete essential tasks in the UK, including opening a bank account.
International Student Community
Our International Student Community Teams site is a great place to connect with other international students and get your questions answered.
Connect Hubs
Have a query relating to your course? Our Connect Hubs are here to help.
Located at each of our sites, our Connect Hubs can support you with a range of queries relating to your course and the wider university, including:
- Induction and Welcome
- Deferrals
- Modules
- Information about assessment and reassessments
- Queries relating to results and feedback