International Welcome Programme - Exeter

Early Arrivals Welcome Talk and pizza social
Location to be confirmed
An opportunity to meet the Inbound team and your fellow students and ask any questions you might have. Speakers include English Language Development, Study Skills and International Student Experience teams. Followed by a pizza social where you can mingle with other new students and meet current current students to ask any questions you may have about life in Exeter.  

Please note you must book a ticket for this event. Tickets close 8 January at noon. 

International Student Clearance
Library Foyer, The Forum (EX4 4SZ)
For all non-UK students who need to present their passport and immigration status or visa to the University.
Click here to book an appointment

International Exchange & Study Abroad Module drop-in
Location to be confirmed
Come and talk to us about your academic programme. 

1 Hour campus tour
Meet INTO Steps (EX4 4PY)
Join us and explore your new campus.

Inbound Study Abroad Welcome
Location to be confirmed
An opportunity to meet the Inbound team and your fellow students and ask any questions you might have. Speakers include English Language Development, Study Skills and International Student Experience teams. 

International Student Advice drop-in
Location to be confirmed
Drop in for advice and information on visas and living in the UK.

International Exchange & Study Abroad Module drop-in
Location to be confirmed
Come and talk to us about your academic programme. 

Board games night: Free
Meet in Devonshire House, 1^st floor (EX4 4PZ)
Come and enjoy a relaxed evening of games in Devonshire House (Students' Guild building EX4 4PZ). This is a great opportunity to meet new friends. Why not bring your new flatmates along?
Free soft drinks and snacks are included.
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Wednesday
14:00-16:00

Pizza and Quiz night Isca Eats: £6
Isca Eats, Cornwall House (EX4 6TG)
Join the team for a fun quiz and pizza night in one of our popular on campus cafes.

Pizza and chips included in your ticket. Pay bar available. 
Please ensure you are at the venue by 18.15. We will allocate any unclaimed places at that point.
Booking essential. Tickets close 13/09/2026 12:00
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Please note we will not keep a reserve list. If the event is sold out and you still want to come, please come to Isca Eats at 18.00, make yourself known to the International Student Ambassadors and bring £6 cash exactly. We will re allocate any unused seats at 18:15. This will be done on a first come, first served basis.

Ikea coach trip: £4.00
Collection point: Bus Stop, Rennes Drive (opposite Amory Building EX4 4RJ) 16:45.
Join us for a trip to Ikea to pick up those last minute essentials. Goodie bag included in the trip.
Booking essential. Tickets close 15/01/26 12:00 noon
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Please note we will not keep a reserve list. If the event is sold out and you still want to come, please come to Rennes Drive bus stop at 16.45 and make yourself known to the International Student Ambassadors and bring £2.50 cash exactly. We will re allocate any unused seats at 17:00. This will be done on a first come, first served basis.

Day trip: St Ives: £12
Meet at Rennes Drive bus stop (EX4 4RJ) at 8.30am, coach departs at 8.45am. Return back to campus about 6.00pm.
Celebrate the end of week 1 with a day trip to the beautiful Cornish sea side town of St Ives. St Ives has three beautiful beaches, and the wonderful light has long drawn artists and tourists to it's windy streets and many cafes!

Ticket sales close: Friday 16 January, 12:00
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Please note we will not keep a reserve list. If the event is sold out and you still want to come, please come to Rennes Drive bus stop at 08.30 and make yourself known to the International Student Ambassadors and bring £12 cash exactly. We will re allocate any unused seats at 08.45. This will be done on a first come, first served basis.

International Exchange drop in
Location to be confirmed
Drop in for new incoming International Exchange and Study Abroad students.

International Exchange drop in
Location to be confirmed
Drop in for new incoming International Exchange and Study Abroad students.

International Exchange drop in
Location to be confirmed
Drop in for new incoming International Exchange and Study Abroad students.

International Exchange drop in
Location to be confirmed
Drop in for new incoming International Exchange and Study Abroad students.

Intercultural Café
Join us every week during term in Isca Eats (Cornwall House, EX4 6TG).
Doors open at 10:00 for us to get our drinks, chat and get settled before the activity starts at 10:30.

Each week we'll have a different activity; discussion topics, games, crafts, icebreakers and more. So plan to come for the whole session until 11.30 to make the most of this opportunity to meet new people or catch up with old friends in the friendliest space on campus. We can't wait to meet you and welcome you to the Intercultural Cafe family.

First 100 students receive a refreshment token. Last token given at 11am (or when we reach 100!).

Visit to Royal Albert Memorial Museum (RAMM): Free
Meet at SID, Forum at 13.30m  return to campus 16.30
Max: 30 tickets

Join us to walk into Exeter city to visit our fantastic Royal Albert Memorial Museum (RAMM). The collections at RAMM chart the story of the natural world and human creativity from prehistoric life to the very latest work by contemporary artists. Plus they have a giraffe! 

Ticket sales close: Friday 25 September, 12:00
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