International student welcome

Coming to Plymouth to study? We're looking forward to welcoming you to the UK and to Plymouth
International student welcome
September coach service from London to Plymouth
To make your journey as easy as possible, we are providing an optional meet-and-greet coach service from London to Plymouth.
This service is only available for new international students arriving at London Heathrow Airport (unfortunately, due to limited space, this service is not for accompanying family or friends).
The cost of this coach service is £20.

About the journey

The journey time from London Heathrow Airport to the University of Plymouth campus is about four hours by coach.
We will meet you at the airport to guide you onto the coaches and join you when travelling to Plymouth. We are happy to answer questions you may have.
All coaches will be collecting students from the arrivals collection point at London Heathrow Airport, Terminal 2.
If you are not arriving at London Heathrow Airport Terminal 2, please allow enough time to get to Terminal 2 (the airport has a free bus service that travels between terminals).
All coaches will be departing from Heathrow at 11:00 British Summer Time.

Book your place

The coach service is only available on these dates:
Monday 11 September 2023
Tuesday 12 September 2023
Once you have booked your place, we will send you detailed information about the service.

Other ways to get to Plymouth

If you do not use the coach service, or prefer to make your own way, you can find different ways to plan your arrival in the UK.

After you arrive in the UK

Checklist of important things you need to do Checklist of important things you need to do
 We know that it is easy to feel confused or lost when you arrive in the UK.

Visit the Student Hub Visit the Student Hub
 Visit the Student Hub in the campus library if you need help. Our friendly staff are happy to welcome you and answer any questions.

Find your way around campus Find your way around campus
 Familiarise yourself with campus surroundings and start to feel settled.

International student welcome programme: events just for you

From Monday 11 September to Friday 15 September 2023
A programme of events to welcome new international students to the University campus.
The full programme will be available in July 2023.
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Contact International Student Advice

Your wellbeing is as important as your academic life. We are here to provide support, advice and wellbeing services to help you get the most of your time at university.
You can also talk to someone in the team from 9:30 to 10:30 on Monday, Wednesday and Friday by starting a live chat through Zoom.
Visit the Student Hub (Charles Seale Hayne Library) and a Student Ambassador will be able to answer your questions about the campus and important things to do after you arrive in the UK to study.
Or connect with the Student Hub through social media: