International Orientation Programme

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All international and EU students are invited to attend our three-day Orientation Programme from Friday 13 - Sunday 15 September.

The International Orientation Programme aims to give you the best start to life in the UK and study at Brunel University London. We can even meet you at the airport via our Airport Welcome Service to help you get to campus and your room as quickly as possible.

If you will be arriving in the UK after Friday 13 September, don’t worry! There will be a designated Welcome Guide in the Student Centre that can assist you with any questions you have on arrival.

Find out more about the International Orientation Programme and Airport Welcome Service below.

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

Read our International Pre-Arrival Guide

Please Note: If you will be arriving early to attend the International Orientation Programme, you can request to move into your accommodation early by completing the early request form online here.

Once you have submitted your request form and made payment, you will receive confirmation from the Residences Team.

Airport Welcome Service

We offer a free Airport Welcome Service on Thursday 12 and Sunday 15 September 2019 from Heathrow Airport.

This is from Terminal 2 ONLY between 0830-1730 hours .

Booking for this service is now closed.

How does it work?

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1. Sign up for the Airport Welcome Service below. You will need to know your flight details to tell us when to expect you.

2. Meet our friendly Welcome Guides in the arrivals area of Terminal 2 - Look out for the 'Brunel Arrivals Point' sign. Getting between terminals is easy and well signposted - If you are arriving at a different terminal, please make your way to Terminal 2 to still make use of this service.

3. Our Welcome Guides will help you to call your pre-booked taxi who will collect you from the arrivals area and escort you to their car for the short journey to campus.

4. You will be greeted on campus by more of our Guides who will assist you with collecting the keys for your accommodation.

Costs

The Airport Welcome Service is free for all new International, EU and Exchange Students. An additional charge will apply for any extra nights in accommodation.

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.

Important Notice:

The Airport Welcome Service is only available from Terminal 2 on Thursday 12 and Sunday 15 September 2019 (from 0830-1730 hours).

If your arrival falls outside of these dates and times, you will need to make your own arrangements for travel to the University, see Finding Us.

Arrivals between 1700-0900 hours should contact the Security Team (located in the Wilfred Brown Building) to gain access to their room.

There will be a pizza and movie night for your first evening on campus on Thursday 12 September (sign up below).

Sign up for Movie Night here

If you will be on campus on Thursday 12 September you are welcome to attend our pizza and movie night (even if you are making you own travel arrangements to campus). This event is free of charge, and no ticket is required. Just let us know you are coming by signing up below.

Our International Orientation Programme is free for all international and EU students and takes place prior to the start of the academic year.

Booking for the Interntional Orientation Programme is now closed.

The programme will give you the opportunity to meet your fellow students, enrol on your course early and familiarise yourself with the campus and local area with the assistance of our Welcome Guides.

You will get an idea of what to expect from non-Academic life in the UK (like setting up a bank account and registering with a doctor) as well as everything you need to know about your Tier 4 responsibilities and studying in the UK.

To help your transition, breakfast and lunch vouchers will be provided on the first day of the programme and you are invited to attend the International Welcome Reception & Dinner for a buffet meal, games and entertainment.

Costs

The International Orientation Programme is free for all new International, EU and Exchange Students. An additional charge will apply for any extra nights in accommodation.

There is a £13 charge to attend the Brunel Big Bus Tour of London - this will be added to your student account for payment after the event. - This event is now sold out.

Click here for the Orientation Schedule

The International Student Orientation is an excellent programme where you can learn about your new university and make friends immediately. It’s a good way to start your UK journey

Mohd from Malaysia

*Pre-sessional Students

If you are currently studying on a pre-sessional English course at Brunel University London, unfortunately you are not eligible to register for our International Student Orientation Programme. But don’t worry – it’s almost the same as the orientation you had when you first arrived (campus and Uxbridge tours, registration, etc.).

**Foundation and Pre-Master’s students

If you are arriving in September to study a Foundation or Pre-Master’s course, the London Brunel International College (LBIC) will be running a separate orientation. Click here for more information.

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