International Arrival and Enrolment

1. Key dates 

This section sets out the key dates for enrolment according to your intake. Select the tab when you start your course with us.

3. Before you travel 

 

Applying for your visa

Once you receive your Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS), you need to apply for your student visa. 

When your visa has been granted, you must create a UKVI account to apply for a share code and travel to the UK within 90 days. More information on this is available on our Immigration Support web pages or you can contact the Immigration team for support. 

Accommodation 

You must arrange your accommodation before travelling to the UK. Huddersfield has great housing options for students and you can book with confidence using our recommended and approved accommodation providers. 

We strongly advise living in Huddersfield but if you choose to live outside of the town, it must be no more than a one-hour journey from the University by public transport. If you have any concerns about your UK accommodation address, contact enrolment@hud.ac.uk in advance for confirmation.

Airport Checks

You may be asked to show certain documents upon arrival in the UK. These documents help prove your identity, study status, and living arrangements. Present your passport and eVisa printout and/or a share code to the border officer. Be prepared to answer questions about your studies and stay.

For a smooth arrival, keep copies of the following documents ready:

• Valid passport or travel document
• Printed eVisa approval and/or a share code
• Printed copy of your CAS letter
• A printed copy of your bank statement
• Proof of UK accommodation details
• Any other documents specified in your visa application 

e-Gates: If your nationality allows, you may use e-Gates at the UK border.

 

4. Travelling to Huddersfield

Plan your travel to Huddersfield before you leave home; you can reach the town by train on National Rail and long-distance coach on National Express. 

Temporary Closure of Huddersfield Train Station (19 September – 4 October 2026)

As part of the TransPennine Route Upgrade (TRU) project, Huddersfield train station will be closed for 16 days from Saturday 19 September to Sunday 4 October 2026. 

For ease of travel, we recommend the following options:

• From Manchester: Take the rail replacement bus to Huddersfield, departing every 20 minutes.
• From Brighouse: Change from train to a rail replacement bus, departing every 15 minutes.

Amended timetables will be in place and those travelling via train should check their journeys before they travel at nationalrail.co.uk.

Your arrival in Huddersfield 

The University is located in the centre of Huddersfield and is a ten-minute walk from the bus and train stations or 5 minute drive in a taxi. We have online maps should you choose to walk to your accommodation.

 

5. Your enrolment

Once you have arrived in the UK you must complete your enrolment. There are three stages to your enrolment and you will receive an email two weeks before enrolment begins from enrolment@hud.ac.uk with instructions of what to do.

You will need to have access to your MyHud portal to complete your enrolment, if you have applied to the University using an agent, it is important that you have your correct log-in details or this can cause delays to your enrolment.