Moving to a new country is exciting but can be challenging . We take great care to help you settle in , so you can make the best of your time at Portsmouth . The support begins well before you travel .

Our office staff and advisers in Portsmouth , and around the world , are here to help . We regularly travel overseas to attend events and exhibitions . If we come to your country , we will be very happy to answer your questions in person .

We have offices in Delhi , Kuala Lumpur , Lahore , Lagos , Nairobi and Shanghai , as well as in Portsmouth .

International Orientation Programme

This free programme is designed to help you settle in and make new friends before you start your course .

We can help with :

Registering on your course Settling into your accommodation Learning about the support services available to you Joining in social events including walking and coach tours , sporting events and film nights

Airport pick-up service

We offer a coach pick-up service on specific dates from London Heathrow airport for a fee . We will meet you and bring you straight to your accommodation . To find out more , visit www . port . ac . uk / how-to-get-here .

International Student Advisers

We want your time with us to be as enjoyable and stress-free as possible , so that you are free to focus on your studies and enjoy your time here .

Our dedicated advisers are ready to help with :

Immigration and visa advice Referrals to other support services within the University such as the Student Wellbeing Service or Student Finance Social and cultural events and excursions including our famous Festival of Cultures

Global Community — a whole world within your reach

Join our Facebook group run by our International Student Advice Team . Meet current students , learn about other cultures and find out about great events . With over 5,700 international students from all across the world at the University , you can make friends for life . Find out more on our Facebook group ‘ University of Portsmouth – Global Community ’.

CONTACT US AT

www . port . ac . uk / global-contact