International Students' Welcome
We look forward to welcoming you to Aberystwyth from across the globe. This page is designed specifically for you as an international student, and provides all the relevant information you need in relation to Welcome and Induction.
Scroll down where you can find a variety of information related to such things as AberWelcome international activities that are being organised, to a tailored handbook giving you guidance to the first few weeks as an international student and visa support and advice guidance.
Your Arrival
Find Pre-Arrival information to help you get ready to join us on campus! Remember also to check out information within the Pre-Arrival and Arrival Checklists.
The information outlined within will answer some of the common questions you may have in relation to planning your trip.
Your Personalised Induction Planner
Use your Personalised Welcome and Induction Planner to help you navigate the events specific for you during Welcome Week 2026 and your first few weeks at the University.
Your departmental welcome activities will automatically appear based on your degree schemes, and you can also view all of the the extracurricular opportunities associated with Welcome Week.
To make the most of new university experiences, meet new people or to just find out useful information, use your Personalised Induction Planner to find out what events are going on.
Welcome Week Central Timetables 2026
You will find central timetables here related to Welcome Week, dependent on your arrival as a Nursing Student in early September, as an international student or more generally where the timetable focuses on the period between Thursday, 17th September and Saturday, 26th September for the majority of new students.
For more in-depth information around the various events and activities remember to check out your Personalised Induction Planner where you can see these events alongside those organised by your Academic Department.
Your International Guide to the First Few Weeks at University
We are very pleased you have chosen to join our university community and look forward to meeting you. We hope this handbook makes it easier for you to settle into life in Aberystwyth.
It contains useful information for you as an international student around settling into university by outlining our campus facilities and further explaining your studies. You will also find out more about settling into the UK and information about opening an UK bank account for instance.
There’s even more information around settling in our town of Aberystwyth too, and some tips around getting around and shopping for food!
Croeso i Aberystwyth/Welcome to Aberystwyth!
Your International Guide to the First Few Weeks at Aberystwyth
Welcome FAQs
Check out our range of FAQs for your Welcome and Induction period here in Aber. These have been designed and presented by our own students based on their own experiences and questions they wish they’d have known. They are also presented in the form of bite sized videos.
Visa Support and Advice Service
Our International Student Adviser can provide you with specialised immigration advice, in accordance with the Home Office's immigration rules. This can involve advice on how to apply for a student visa from 'inside' or 'outside' of the UK, to protecting your immigration status whilst here, and even post-study visa options if you wish to pursue further studies or work in the UK.
Exchange at Aber
We have created a tailored checklist for you here if you’re on an exchange programme at Aberystwyth. From completing your learning agreement to activating your student account and preparing for your time in Aber find information that will aid you with the process.
Aberystwyth International
You can find a wide range of information here from our International Team and the links within have country/region-specific information, as well as important information around fees and living costs and CAS & deposit information that is needed prior to your arrival.
International English Centre
The International English Centre is accredited by the British Council and prides itself on offering high quality courses and excellent pastoral care.
Find out more about courses that may be of interest to you here.