How Are UK Universities Supporting and Celebrating International Students?

In celebration of International Students’ Day on 17 November, we’re spotlighting five stand-out ways UK universities are enhancing the experience of international students. From innovative programmes to dedicated support services, these initiatives demonstrate a strong commitment to making international students feel welcomed, supported and set up for success in their academic journey.

#2 University of Edinburgh

The University of Edinburgh’s dedicated international office offers a peer mentoring programme where trained student mentors provide informal, ongoing support to new international students. Mentors meet with students around every two weeks during the first semesters to discuss academic, social, financial and personal topics, offering advice and guiding students to appropriate university resources. The programme has a longstanding success rate and aims to ease the transition for newcomers, helping them to connect, gain confidence and manage key challenges of university life.

#3 University of Nottingham

The Global Buddies scheme aims to connect international students with current students to help them adjust to life in the UK. Through regular social events and one-on-one support, the programme aims to build friendships and provide a welcoming environment for new international students.

#4 University of Leeds

HOST UK connects international students with volunteer hosts across the UK, offering them the chance to experience British culture through short visits to local homes. Thanks to a partnership with the University of Leeds, students can immerse themselves in a welcoming environment, build friendships with locals and gain deeper cultural insights, often during weekends or holiday breaks.

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