International Welcome Programme - Exeter
Welcome to Exeter!
Our International Welcome Programme runs in September and January and is a designed to welcome you to the university and to help you settle into your new life with us. You can’t miss us in our bright pink t-shirts.
Our in person social events must be booked in advance online. Information of our January programme will go online at the beginning of August and bookings for our events will go live on 9 September. Please wait until you are in the UK or have a confirmed arrival date before booking your social event tickets. We do not hold a waiting list but if an event shows 'sold out' and you still want to come please come at the beginning of the event with the correct event fee in cash and we will re allocate any unclaimed tickets.
You do not need to book onto any of our tours or talks, please just come along. If we are restricted in numbers due to capacity it will be first come, first served basis.
Our Students Guild are running a series of Welcome events throughout the week to introduce you to what the Guild does, the student led societies and society taster events. More information soon.
We look forward to meeting you.
At the end of Welcome Week we will post our presentations for you to read through if you missed the sessions
Saturday 09:00-17:00 |
International Student Clearance Seminar rooms 1-3, The Forum (EX4 4SZ) For all non-UK students who need to present their passport and immigration status or visa to the University. |
Saturday 12:00-13:00 |
1 Hour campus tour Meet Great Hall Piazza (EX4 4PY) Join us and explore your new campus. Meet on INTO building steps |
Saturday 15:00-17:00 |
2 Hour Shopping tour of city |
Sunday 09:00-17:00 |
International Student Clearance Seminar rooms 1-3, The Forum (EX4 4SZ) For all non-UK students who need to present their passport and immigration status or visa to the University. |
Sunday 12:00-13:00 |
1 Hour campus tour Meet Great Hall Piazza (EX4 4PY) Join us and explore your new campus. Meet on INTO building steps |
Sunday 15:00-17:00 |
2 Hour Shopping tour of city |
Monday 09:00-17:00 |
International Student Clearance |
Monday 09:30-10:30 |
International Student Welcome |
Monday 10:00-11:00 |
1 Hour campus tour |
Monday 11:00-12:00 |
Parents and Carers Session |
Monday 11:00-12:00 |
1 Hour campus tour |
Monday 12:00-13:00 |
International Exchange and Study Abroad information session |
Monday 12:00-13:00 |
1 Hour campus tour |
Monday 13:00-14:00 |
1 Hour campus tour |
Monday 14:00-16:00 |
International Student Support drop-in |
Monday 15:00-16:00 |
Study Skills |
Monday 17:00-20:00 |
Ikea coach trip: £2.50 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. |
Tuesday 09:00-17:00 |
International Student Clearance Seminar rooms 1-3, The Forum (EX4 4SZ) Book an appointment |
Tuesday 09:00-09:50 |
Careers & Visas: What every international student needs to know about working in the UK |
Tuesday 10:00-12:00 |
2 Hour Shopping tour of city Meet INTO Steps (EX4 4PY) Join us for a trip into the city. Buy your essentials, international foods and find out where you can grab a bargain. |
Tuesday 10:00-15:00 |
International Exchange & Study Abroad drop-in Room F, Queen's Building (EX4 4QH) |
Tuesday |
Intercultural Communication: Your key to success at university and beyond |
Tuesday |
1 Hour campus tour |
Tuesday 16:00-16:50 |
Careers & Visas: What every international student needs to know about working in the UK |
Tuesday 18:30-20:30 |
English Pudding Night: Free |
Wednesday |
International Student Clearance Seminar rooms 1-3, The Forum (EX4 4SZ) Book an appointment |
Wednesday 10:00-11:00 |
1 Hour campus tour Meet INTO Steps (EX4 4PY) Join us and explore your new campus. |
Wednesday 10:00-12:00 |
2 Hour Shopping tour of city Meet INTO Steps (EX4 4PY) Join us for a trip into the city. Buy your essentials, international foods and find out where you can grab a bargain. |
Wednesday 10:00-15:00 |
International Exchange & Study Abroad drop-in Room F, Queen's Building (EX4 4QH) |
Wednesday 10:30-11:30 |
Student visas: Sticking to the rules |
Wednesday 11:00-12:00 |
1 Hour campus tour Meet INTO Steps (EX4 4PY) Join us and explore your new campus. |
Wednesday 12:00-13:00 |
1 Hour campus tour Meet INTO Steps (EX4 4PY) Join us and explore your new campus. |
Wednesday 12:00-13:00 |
Budgeting and Spending Newman Red lecture theatre, Peter Chalk Building (EX4 4QD) Join the team for a very practical session looking at ways to save money as a student in the UK, managing your money and how to avoid financial scams. With the cost of living increasing in the UK this will be a very useful session. |
Wednesday 13:00-14:00 |
1 Hour campus tour |
Wednesday 13:30-14:30 |
English Skills Development |
Wednesday 14:00-15:00 |
1 Hour campus tour Meet INTO Steps (EX4 4PY) Join us and explore your new campus. |
Wednesday 15:00-16:00 |
Introducing British Culture Newman Green lecture theatre, Peter Chalk Building (EX4 4QD) Come for a humorous look at British culture through the eyes of our wonderful International Student Experience team. Get the answers to the silly and serious questions you have always wanted to ask! |
Wednesday 16:00-18:00 |
Information session for credit-bearing English modules Come along any time from 16:00-18:00 to talk to the team. |
Wednesday 18:00-21:00 |
Pizza and Quiz night Isca Eats: £6 Pizza and chips included in your ticket. Pay bar available. 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. |
Thursday 09:00-17:00 |
International Student Clearance Seminar rooms 1-3, The Forum (EX4 4SZ) Book an appointment |
Thursday 10:00-15:00 |
International Exchange & Study Abroad drop-in Room F, Queen's Building (EX4 4QH) |
Thursday 14:30-16:30 |
Connections & Faith 2 hour walking tour: FREE |
Thursday 14:30-15:30 |
Intercultural Communication: Your key to success at university and beyond |
Thursday 17:00-20:00 |
Ikea coach trip: £2.50 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. |
Friday 09:00-16:00 |
International Student Clearance Seminar rooms 1-3, The Forum (EX4 4SZ) Book an appointment |
Friday 10:00-15:00 |
International Exchange & Study Abroad drop-in Room F, Queen's Building (EX4 4QH) |
Friday 10:00-16:00 |
International Student Experience Stall |
Friday 10:00-16:00 |
International Peer Mentoring Stall The Terrace or the Great Hall Come, meet the team and find out about the biggest international student mentor programme on campus. You can sign up at the stall or online here. |
Friday 10:30-11:30 |
How to plan UK travel Newman Green lecture theatre, Peter Chalk Centre (EX4 4QD) Come and learn our top ideas for places to visit and money saving tips. |
Friday 16:00-17:00 |
Cream Tea: £5 Reed Hall (EX 4QR), Streatham Campus. Join us in Reed Hall one of the most beautiful buildings on campus, for a traditional cream tea and conversation. Booking essential. Tickets close 18/09/2025 12:00 Click here to book a ticket |
Saturday 10:15-16:30 |
Jurassic Coast Cruise This trip will go whatever the weather so please dress accordingly. The boat will go along the coast and it may be colder/raining. Ticket sales close: Friday 19 September, 12:00 |
Monday 12:00-14:00 |
International Exchange drop in |
Monday 18:00-20:00 |
Cathedral Private Tour: £5 Please note we will not keep a reserve list. If the event is sold out and you still want to come, please come to SID in the Forum at 15.45 and make yourself known to the International Student Ambassadors and bring £5 cash exactly. We will re allocate any unused seats at 18:00. This will be done on a first come, first served basis. |
Tuesday 12:00-14:00 |
International Exchange drop in |
Tuesday 18:30-20:30 |
English Pudding Night: Free |
Wednesday 12:00-14:00 |
International Exchange drop in |
Wednesday 16:00-18:00 |
Drop-in Q&A on the credit-rated Academic or professional English modules |
Wednesday 18:30-21:00 |
Board games night: Free |
Thursday 12:00-14:00 |
International Exchange drop in |
Friday 10:00-11:30 |
Intercultural Café 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!). |
Friday 11:30-12:30 |
1 hour Campus tour |
Friday 12:00-14:00 |
International Exchange drop in |
Saturday 08:30-18:00 |
Day trip: St Ives: £12 Ticket sales close: Friday 26 September, 12:00 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. |
Sunday 11:00-13:00 |
Ikea coach trip: £2.50 |