University of York - International Student Support

University of York - International Student Support The official page for the University of York’s International Student Support (ISS) team! 🌍

01/09/2026

Top Tip Tuesday: Getting a UK Bank Account!💸✨💷

Something you’ll want to get once moving to the UK is a bank account! This can be a daunting task, but our students are here to help ensure you make the best banking choice for you!💙🫂

Let us know what helped you when getting a UK bank account in the comments👇🧾

Joining the University of York in September? We’ve put together a full week of events designed to help you settle in, ma...
30/08/2026

Joining the University of York in September? We’ve put together a full week of events designed to help you settle in, make new friends, and explore your new home. 🎉

Swipe to see the full schedule! ➡️

Save this post to plan your week, and leave a comment below letting us know which event you're most excited for! 👇

Find out more about our International Community events via the link in our bio.

We can’t wait to welcome you to the University of York!

28/08/2026

How to Get to the Uni of York from Manchester Airport by Train! 💙✨🦆

It’s nearly time to begin your journey to the University of York! 🎉

For many of you, getting from the airport to York will be one of the final steps of your journey — which is exciting, but we know can bring anxious feelings, especially if you’re navigating the UK transport system for the first time.

That’s why we’ve put together this ‘how to video’ to help you visualise your journey from Manchester Airport to York by train and feel a little more prepared for your arrival. 🚆🧳

Take a deep breath. You’ve got this! 💙

Safe travels, and as always, we’re here for you! 🦆✨

25/08/2026

It’s Top Tip Tuesday!!✨💙

Today’s Top Tip: Food Shops with Ingredients that Feel like Home!🏡💙

Our student community gave us great advice on where they get ingredients that make them feel closer to home!✈️🏡

Let us know if there are any shops we missed in the comments!👇

21/08/2026

How to Get the Train at Manchester Airport!✈️✨🚂

Navigating how to get the train at Manchester Airport Train Station might seem nerve-wracking or overwhelming, especially since it is one of the last steps in your journey traveling to York!📚🦆

If you are nervous about what the train station looks like, where to get train tickets, or what the airport platforms look like, this video is here for you!💙

We want you to have a smooth and easy journey to the University of York!✨✈️🚂🫶

18/08/2026

It’s Top Tip Tuesday!!💙✨

This week’s top tip is: Where to get your home necessities!🏡🪴

Arriving in York and being new to your accommodation can be quite overwhelming. Finding somewhere to get home necessities may feel like a lot to deal with. Hopefully these tips on where our international community got their home necessities can be helpful for you and make moving here just that much easier!🫖✨

Tell our incoming community where you got your home necessities in the comments!💙👇

14/08/2026

Have you signed up for Airport Collection in September? It’s FREE! ✈️🧳

If you have or are still thinking about it, here is how to get to our airport collection service!✨🚏

Bookings are open now via the ‘Your Support’ section in e:vision

Booking deadlines:
🧳 11.59pm BST on Sunday 6 September for 14 September collection.
🧳 11.59pm BST on Thursday 10 September for 18 and 19 September collection.

If you want more details on how to book and what this service provides, check out our Instagram post on Airport Collection and/or click the link in our bio to visit our website!🤍

11/08/2026

It’s Top Tips Tuesday!!✨

This week’s Top Tip is: Advice for Incoming Students! 💙

Whether you’re getting ready to make the move in September or you’re already here and looking for a little extra advice, our students have some great tips to help you settle in, find your community, and make the most of your time at York!🎉

Have any tips of your own for incoming students? Share them in the comments below! 👇💙

🌍Joining the University of York this September?Applications for our International Student Buddy Scheme are now open!Join...
10/08/2026

🌍Joining the University of York this September?

Applications for our International Student Buddy Scheme are now open!

Joining a Buddy Group is a great way to:
🤝Meet other new international students
💬Connect with an experienced current York student before you arrive
🎉Feel more confident as you settle into life at York

You’ll join a small, friendly group with other new international students. Your group will be led by an experienced York student who will help you get to know the University, answer questions, and help you find your community from day one.

⏰Applications close at 12pm on Friday 28 August.

Apply using the link in our bio.

Are you a new international student arriving at Manchester Airport in September? ✈Book onto our free bus collection serv...
07/08/2026

Are you a new international student arriving at Manchester Airport in September? ✈

Book onto our free bus collection service! 🚌 We will be there to greet you at the airport, get you on a coach directly to the University of York Campus, and we will help you collect your keys and find your accommodation when you arrive.

Bookings are open now via the 'Your Support' section in e:vision.

Booking deadlines:
🧳 11.59pm BST on Sunday 6 September for 14 September collection.
🧳 11.59pm BST on Thursday 10 September for 18 and 19 September collection.

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