Discover all of our resources and events to help you prepare for your first steps as a new student on our Welcome to Westminster page.
Who is the International Student Welcome programme for?
Moving to a university in another country can be both exciting and daunting. To help you settle into the UK, the University, organises a programme of activities for international students who are starting a degree at the University of Westminster. We will help you meet new people and introduce you to living and studying in the UK.
The programme is not aimed at Education Abroad or Exchange students, who will have a separate programme organised by the Study Abroad team.
When and where will the International Student Welcome programme be held?
The International Student Welcome will take place at our Marylebone Campus before enrolment begins on 9 September 2025. You can explore the full programme for the day to see what’s planned.
At the end of the day, there will be an International Afternoon Tea organised by the University of Westminster Students’ Union. This will provide you with an opportunity to meet other international students and experience a beloved British tradition in a relaxed social setting.
How do I book my place on the International Student Welcome programme?
The booking invitation will be sent to all new international students who have an unconditional offer on a course and have paid their deposit. The invitations will be sent out on a rolling basis from mid-August. After you have booked your place, you will be sent joining instructions and information about the programme in due course.
Please note: booking a place on our International Student Welcome programme does not mean you have enrolled at the University, and your place may be subject to your having a Student visa and other documentation. You will receive further communications about enrolment in mid-August. You can also visit our webpage about enrolment or get in touch if you have any questions.
Accommodation
Even if you have been allocated a room in halls for the academic year, you will need to contact our accommodation team if you need somewhere to stay during the International Student Welcome programme.
Email: [email protected]. Please note that accommodation is free for this period, but you may not be allocated the same room that you will be in for the rest of the academic year.