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International student support

We have a dedicated range of services to support you throughout your journey at Huddersfield, from your initial enquiry through to graduation. Our international expertise spans across visa and immigration advice, regular drop-in sessions for applicants and our careers service.

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General support for applicants

Our application homepage is your one-stop shop for any application-related enquiries. We're here to help guide you through the process of understanding your entry requirements, key enrolment dates and how to pay your deposit.

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Key enrolment and arrival dates

Take note of our enrolment and arrival dates throughout the year to help you plan when to start your application, and to help you plan your move to the UK.

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Contact our admissions team

If you have a query about your application that you can't find the answer to, reach out to our friendly Admissions Team who will be happy to assist you.

Visa and immigration support

We have a dedicated Immigration and Compliance team that can help our applicants and current students with various queries, including advice during and after your application. We can help you determine what type of visa you may need, how to extend your visa, and what to do once you graduate.

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Before you arrive

Find out what type of visa would be suitable for you during your studies with us, including the student visa and visitor visas.

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During your studies

See what you need to know during your period of study at the University including the regulations of your visa or how to extend/renew your stay in the UK.

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After your studies

Find out what visas are available if you wish to stay in the UK to work after completing your studies including information on the Graduate Route Visa.

We run regular drop-in sessions and webinars for admissions enquiries

Our International Admissions and Immigration Teams run weekly online drop-in sessions that allow students to ask questions in a confidential, friendly space. 

  • International Admissions team: Monday to Friday 10:00 am - 11:00 am (UK time)
  • Immigration Team: Monday, Wednesday and Friday 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm (UK time)

Find out more and join a session below.

Wellbeing and academic support

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On-campus library

Our library is open seven days a week during term time and offers postgraduates over 1,200 study spaces (with a dedicated postgraduate study room), 530 computers, 330,000 print items and millions of digital resources.

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Academic Skills Tutors

Whether you are a student progressing from an undergraduate degree, or you are returning to education after a break, our Academic Skills Tutors can help you to develop and build on the skills you need to excel on your postgraduate course.

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24/7 wellbeing service

Our wellbeing service offers 24/7 support, including one-to-one advisor appointments, counselling, workshops, advice for student parents and more.

Disability Appointment

Disability Service

Confidential advice for students with a disability, long-term medical condition, learning difficulty or mental health and autistic spectrum conditions.

Meet Syed

"I one hundred per cent feel the University has helped me shape my career. I received a lot of support with my career planning. 

Searching for a placement or a graduate role may require some re-tuning of your job-hunting skills, and the University’s careers and employability services is there for exactly that. They help you go through your CV and can share lots of local and national jobs opportunities through the University’s dedicated job portal."

Access lifetime careers support from the University.

Ways to connect with us

Contact your regional officer

Our team of on-campus and global regional officers and approved agents are here to support you with your application, advice on moving to the UK and enrolment.

Chat to our students

Got a question about student life? You might find the best person to ask is someone who has experienced it. Why not ask one of our students?

Global societies and events

As a student at Huddersfield, you’ll become a part of our vibrant and welcoming community of like-minded people. View our student societies and global events below.