International
Arriving in the UK
Preparing for travel, arriving in the UK, and settling in to your new home.
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There is a lot to do to prepare for travelling to the UK and for studying at York St John. Explore the content on this page to find out what you need to do.
Key dates
Semester and holiday dates are on our Academic dates page. These dates apply to all students studying at our York and London campuses.
Travel and arrival in the UK

Pre-arrival Guide
We have created an online guide to help you prepare for travel to the UK and for study at York St John.

Welcome Guide
Our Welcome Guide introduces you to your studies at York St John University. It includes information on enrolment, how to prepare for your course and practical tips for starting university.

First Few Days Guide
There is a lot to do in your first few days in the UK so we've put together a checklist of the essential things you need to do.
Life in the UK

Guide to York
Our guide to York includes practical information about life in the city. It also gives an overview of some of the things you can do as a student in York.

Guide to London
Practical tips to help you settle into your student life in London, including travel and accommodation.

UK culture and way of life
The UK is rich with culture and customs. Our guide includes information on British etiquette, socialising, weather and study.
Contact us
If you have any questions about arriving in the UK, please get in touch with our international team.