Pre-departure briefings

Prepare for your journey to study in the UK with our informative online sessions. Get answers to your questions about arriving in Sheffield and more.

Briefing categories:

• Visa, immigration, and travel
• Accommodation

Choose as many sessions as you wish from each relevant category and sign up in advance using the form below. 

Visa, immigration, and travel

Our experts will guide you through the essential steps for trouble-free travel to the UK. Most sessions include a Q&A section to answer any question you have.

If your country is not represented and you would like to attend, please choose either the Pakistan or South East Asia option, whichever time suits you. 

Session Dates*

• Nigeria:
  • Session 1: Tuesday 28 July, 2 – 3.30pm UK Time - Presentation
  • Session 2: Tuesday 11 August, 2 – 3.30pm UK Time - Q&A only
  • Session 3: Thursday 27 August, 2 – 3.30pm UK Time - Q&A only
• Pakistan:
  • Session 1: Thursday 16 July, 10 – 11.30am UK Time - Presentation + Q&A
  • Session 2: Thursday 13 August, 10 – 11.30am UK Time - Presentation + Q&A
• South Asia (India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal):
  • Session 1: Thursday 23 July, 12 – 1.30pm UK Time - All About your Visa (Special one-off visa session going over applying, rights and restrictions)
  • Session 2: Tuesday 4 August, 12 – 1.30pm UK Time - Presentation + Q&A
  • Session 3: Wednesday 19 August, 12 – 1.30pm UK Time - Presentation + Q&A
  • Session 4: Monday 7 September, 12 – 1.30pm UK Time - Late Applicants' Briefing
• SE Asia:
  • Session 1: Friday 24 July, 10 - 11.30am - Presentation + Q&A 
  • Session 2: Friday 28 August, 10 - 11.30am - Presentation + Q&A
     

Accommodation

Make sure to book your accommodation before you travel to the UK. This session provides valuable tips and expert advice on securing the perfect place to stay, whether it's halls of residence or private accommodation. Bring your questions for the Q&A.

Session Dates*

• Wednesday 15 July, 2 - 3pm UK Time - Presentation and Q&A 
• Wednesday 5 August, 2 - 3pm UK Time - Presentation and Q&A 

Additional Resources

• Enrolling for Study: Read our enrolment for international students page for step-by-step guidance.
• Prepare to Study and Live in the UK: take this free British Council course online and familiarise yourself with UK culture and higher education
  

*Dates are subject to change.