International arrivals to the UK

This page is for international students who are currently planning their move to the UK to study with us. You'll find useful advice, including when to arrive in the UK, finding accommodation, and how to find our campus from your destination airport or train station.

You must secure student accommodation before you travel

You must have secured student accommodation less than one hour from campus and be able to provide proof of this at the airport.

We also require proof of your UK-based accommodation as part of your enrolment process.

When to arrive in Huddersfield

You must arrive at our Huddersfield campus in line with the below timelines so that you can begin enrolment in a timely manner.

Queries about your arrival date?

If you have any queries or concerns about the above arrival dates for your course, please contact our team who will be able to help.

Email us with questions

What you need to do before you travel to the UK

You will need to get prepared to travel to the UK by applying for your visa, booking your student accommodation and gathering relevant documentation to show at the airport. We recommend starting your preparations well in advance of your arrival deadline to avoid any delays with your enrolment.

Apply for your student visa

Once you receive your Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS), you need to apply for your Student Visa.
Book your appointment at the Visa Application Centre. You will be automatically directed to do this following your application on the GOV.UK website.
The Home Office may interview students as part of their visa application, so follow any necessary steps if you are requested for an interview.
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.

Find out more information on our Immigration Support web pages, or contact the Immigration team for support.

Prepare your documents for airport checks

You may be asked to show certain documents upon arrival in the UK and you will be expected to answer questions about your 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

Get in touch with any questions

Support with your visa

Speak to our Immigration and Compliance team for support with your visa application.

Accommodation queries

If you have any concerns about your UK accommodation address, contact our friendly team in advance for confirmation.

How to get to Huddersfield

From your destination airport, you can reach the town by train on National Rail and long-distance coach on National Express.

Travelling from nearby UK airports:

Manchester International Airport - You can book a University-approved taxi or buy train tickets in advance, but taxis and trains will also be available upon your arrival at Manchester Airport.
Leeds Bradford Airport – Shuttle buses travel into Leeds city centre, where you can find trains and buses to Huddersfield.
London – Huddersfield is 3 hours by train from London city centre and around 6 hours by coach.
Liverpool John Lennon - Shuttle buses travel into Liverpool city centre, where you can find trains to Huddersfield.

We recommend travelling with some British pounds (Sterling), especially if you are planning to use taxis or public transport.

More tips for your arrival into Huddersfield

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Taxi information

The University’s trusted approved taxi company is called Edgerton Private Hire. If you plan to take a taxi to get to campus, find out more about average costs and how to pre-book in advance.

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University-approved taxi service

Our university-approved taxi company, Edgerton Private Hire, provides trustworthy travel to your accommodation and is open to all international students arriving at the below airports.

The cost of this service is payable direct to the driver. Please make sure you have some British currency with you on arrival into the UK for the taxi fare. The costs are as follows:

Pick up destination	1 person	2 people	3-4 people
Leeds/Wakefield railway station	£40	£45	£80
Leeds Bradford airport	£75	£85	£120
Manchester airport	£85	£100	£145
Liverpool airport	£95	£120	£160
East Midlands airport	£160	£180	£240
Birmingham airport	£200	£220	£280
Heathrow airport (London)	£320	£340	£400

All prices are per single journey/single pickup or drop off and based on Huddersfield local areas as the start/finish point. For bookings with more than one passenger, a larger taxi or multiple taxis are required. **Prices may vary depending on Fuel prices. Each booking will be quoted a price.

Important information

This service is the only official University of Huddersfield partnership taxi service, and it has been negotiated at a discounted price especially for our students. We cannot take responsibility for any other service arranged by a student.

If you book this service but do not arrive or do not use the service, you will be invoiced and charged for the taxi. If you wish to cancel your booking, please email edgertonprivatehire@gmail.com with at least 48 hours' notice and no charges will be made.

The cost of this service is subject to change.

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