Our global community
As a student at the University of Huddersfield, you’ll become a part of our supportive, vibrant and welcoming community of like-minded people with over 3,300 international students from all over the world (HESA 20/21 - DO WE HAVE AN UPDATED STAT??). Our culturally diverse community brings global experiences, ideas and an international perspective, enhancing the university experience for everyone.
Join a global society
As well as the many sports clubs and societies there are at Huddersfield, there are over 60 free global societies for you to get involved in. Our societies are the perfect place to learn about different cultures, meet people from your own culture or other countries. You can also get together or host events for the student community to attend.
Find out more or join a society on our global societies homepage.
Meet Karim
"Joining the global societies is a great way to learn about different cultures, cuisines, and traditions."
"I’ve enjoyed being a member of the societies for three years, and they’ve been a great place to meet new people."
Global events
Throughout the year, we work alongside our students to host a calendar of free events, workshops, and trips. With students from over 100 nationalities (HESA 21/22) in our international community, you’ll have the opportunity to meet new people, experience other cultures and take part in global celebrations such as Lunar New Year, Global Week or our Food and Culture Festivals.
Global Week
Every year in February, we host a dedicated week of cultural celebrations. There are lots of different events and activities for everybody to get involved with, including:
- sports tournaments
- food festivals
- film festivals
- cultural events and workshops.
Global Week allows students from the UK and around the world to showcase their countries, cultures and make friends along the way.
Watch the video to see a look back at our most recent Global Week.
Lunar New Year
Every year we host Spring Festival and Lunar New Year celebrations, showcasing tradition and culture from many East and South-East Asian countries.
Lunar New Year, known as Spring Festival in China, is celebrated on the last day (Chu Xi) and first day of the new year (Chu Yi). The Lunar New Year festival is known as Tet in Vietnam and Seollal in South Korea. We have celebrations and talent shows on campus to celebrate when the New Year falls.
Our global societies host Lunar New Year festivities on campus throughout the day followed by a Chinese Evening Gala. Watch the video to see the ongoings at our most recent gala.
Hear from Giang
"The atmosphere of the Lunar New Year celebrations was wonderful and helped to alleviate some of the homesickness of our students living far from home.
"I learnt many things from planning and hosting this event, which has allowed me to learn more about managing and running events, interacting with people, preparing social-media content, and boosting my confidence."
Useful links
Read our student blogs
Our student blogs give you deeper insight into life at Huddersfield as an international student.
Connect with your regional officer
Get support and guidance with your application from your regional officer.
Meet our team at one of our events
Our online International Information Days are a great way to find out more about student life, specific subjects and speak to visa and immigration experts.