International Orientation Programme

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All international and EU students are invited to join our online Orientation Programme in September 2020.

The International Orientation Programme aims to give you the best start to life in the UK and study at Brunel University London. Whether it's your first experience of another country, or you have studied in the UK before, our programme is designed to give you all the essential information before you start your studies.

We also offer a free Airport Welcome Service where you'll be picked up safely from Heathrow airport and driven directly to campus. The service is only available from Heathrow aiport and will run throughout Term 1 (21 August - 13 December 2020).

Brunel's quarantine rooms are now fully booked therefore if you are arriving from a country which requires you to self-isolate for 14 days, you must do this off campus, before moving into your campus room. You can use our list of hotels in Uxbridge and the local area to book accommodation for your quarantine period here. Find out more here.

If you are arriving into a different UK airport you will not be able to use the pickup service but you can let us know your arrival or self-isolation accommodation information by completing this form.

For practical information and insight on UK education for international students visit British Council - Study UK.

Airport Welcome Service

Sign up for the Airport Welcome Service here!

The Airport Welcome Service is free for all new International, EU and Exchange Students arriving into Heathrow airport only, the service will run throughout Term 1.

Bookings must be made at least 3 days before your confirmed arrival date.

1. You will need to know your flight details in order to register for the service here.

2. Once you have signed up for our Airport Welcome you will received a booking confirmation from Student Services to confirm your taxi arrangements.

3. When you arrive at Heathrow, your pre-booked taxi will be waiting for you to make the short journey to the Brunel campus.

Luggage Allowance

Your private vehicle can accommodate up to 2 large cases and 2 small cabin bags. If you exceed the luggage allowance, or are travelling with extra passengers, additional charges may apply. This will not be covered by the University.

Our International Orientation Programme is free for all international and EU students and will be available to book from August.

The programme has been designed to provide you with everything you need to know before and during your study at Brunel including:

Looking after yourself in self isolation
Setting up a bank account and mobile phone
Building social connections
Getting medical care
How to keep yourself safe in the UK or studying online
Where to get support and much more!

Your health and wellbeing is our priority at Brunel and we are closely monitoring lastest advice and guidance to ensure your safety.

The September 2020 programme will be delivered online, allowing you to access the information in your own time, from anywhere with internet connection.

Once you have arrived on campus (or completed your self isolation) you'll have the opportunity to safely meet some of your fellow students, and familiarise yourself with the campus and local area with the assistance of our Welcome Guides.

To check if you do not have to isolate for 14 days on arrival in the UK, please visit the Coranivirus (Covid-19): Travel Corridors webpages.

Please visit our Brunel in 2020 webpages from more information about the support available for our students joining us this year.

Start your online orientation programme here!

If you are arriving in September to study a Foundation or Pre-Master’s course, The Brunel Pathway College will be running a separate orientation.Click here for more information.

Travelling to Brunel by public transport

If you are travelling to campus by public transport, please remember that face coverings must be worn for the full duration of journeys. For more information, visit the Coranivirus (Covid-19): Safer Travel Guidance for Passengers webpages.

How to find us

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