International student welcome
Coming to Â鶹´«Ã½ to study? We're looking forward to welcoming you to the UK and to Â鶹´«Ã½
International Student Welcome Week
– Monday 14 to Sunday 20 September 2026
Join us in the
Rolle Marquee Welcome lounge , which will be open to all new students every day throughout the week.
You will be able to book onto campus tours, speak to staff, learn about the
support available at the Â鶹´«Ã½ , and find out about all the
important things to do after you arrive in the UK . It will provide the perfect opportunity to ask questions and meet other students.
We are currently busy planning a programme of activities, talks, and workshops – please revisit this page at the end of August for further details.
Discounted coach travel with National Express (London Heathrow to Â鶹´«Ã½)
We are delighted to announce that for 2026 the Â鶹´«Ã½ has partnered with National Express to offer new international students up to 20% off journeys from Heathrow Airport to Â鶹´«Ã½ Coach Station during September, giving you complete flexibility to choose a coach to suit your flight arrival time and date.
For more information, instructions how to book and other ways to travel to Â鶹´«Ã½, please visit our
Arriving in the UK page.
Meet and Greet at Â鶹´«Ã½ Coach Station
From Friday 11 September to Sunday 20 September 2026, there will be student ambassadors based at between the hours of 14:00 and 17:00, to welcome you and help you get to your student accommodation – look out for them in their bright green t-shirts!
The University campus and most student accommodation is within walking distance of the coach station, or a short taxi ride away. The ambassadors can help with providing directions or assist with booking taxis.
If you are staying at University Managed accommodation (Gilwell, Robbins, Pilgrim, Radnor, Francis Drake or Mary Newman), you can only collect keys during opening hours and must book a timeslot on the accommodation portal. If you have any queries, please contact the accommodation team: uniaccommodation@plymouth.ac.uk.
If you are moving into other halls of residence (not managed by the Â鶹´«Ã½) or private accommodation, please ensure that you have confirmed arrangements with your landlord or accommodation provider before you travel regarding your estimated time of arrival and key collection. It is recommended that you find out the opening hours and ask for a contact phone number in case you need to advise them of any changes to your arrival time or travel plans. You are also advised to check their process for out of hours key collection, if available.
Prepare for university life in the UK
This resource will introduce you to some of the things you need to think about before you join us in Â鶹´«Ã½.
Travelling to the UK
Useful information to help you plan your travel and arrival
More welcome information
After you arrive in the UK
We know that it is easy to feel confused or lost when you arrive in the UK.
Visit the Student Hub in the campus library if you need help. Our friendly staff are happy to welcome you and answer any questions.
Familiarise yourself with campus surroundings and start to feel settled.
International student advice
Your wellbeing is as important as your academic life. We are here to provide support, advice and wellbeing services to help you get the most of your time at university.
Visit the Student Hub (Charles Seale Hayne Library) and a member of the team will be able to answer your questions about the campus and
important things to do after you arrive in the UK to study .
Or connect with the Student Hub through social media: