International Student Advice team

Who are we?

Our aim is to provide clear and comprehensive advice around the conditions and responsibilities of a visa holder and to help resolve any potential problems. We also run a number of events throughout the year to support international students upon their arrival to the UK and beyond.

Please watch the following video to meet our team members and learn more about what we do.

International student feedback

“All the comprehension, respect and fast attention to my queries and uncertainty about travelling due to restrictions that was received from all the staff is priceless. There is nothing else to say than thank you all.” Process Systems Engineering MSc student, Panama, 2021

“I could relate a lot about the culture shock that international students face and all the tips which were given to us to overcome that and adapt to the new culture.” International Orientation Programme, 2021

“Of course the overall assistance from the airport up to our accommodation is worth giving a 10 out of 10, but I will not fail to mention the best part that I like which was how the students and staff were so welcoming with their smiling faces. It swept my weariness and anxiety all away.” Meet and Greet, 2019

“I found the International Orientation Programme activities accurate and necessary for me to know more about the University. Something that has impressed me much is the great enthusiasm many members of University staff have when speaking, expressing the ideas clearly and with such an emotion that I feel like home.” International Orientation Programme, 2021

“The online social evening was well organised and interactive. The team were welcoming and very commendable!” International Orientation Programme, 2020

“I learnt more about the city of Guildford and famous people who lived there in the past, as well as familiarizing with the University campus and facilities.” International Orientation Programme, 2021

“If I may speak on behalf of all international students, I would like to express our utmost gratitude to the team of organisers as well as the students and staff involved for the Meet & Greet and all the programmes designed to orient and prepare us for student life in UK!” Water and Environmental Engineering MSc student, Philippines, 2019

“I absolutely loved the Virtual Quiz & Challenges event! Sitting in my room all day isolated in an entirely new place, it was a breath of fresh air to interact with other people and play fun little quizzes. There was so much information about the University and the town I wasn't aware of before I joined the event. Please do continue to host more events like these!” Electronic Engineering MSc student, India, 2021

“People for the service are really nice. They gave us a lot of help in carrying the luggage, finding our dorm in the windy, rainy and dark night. It was hard to imagine how we would do that without their help.” Meet and Greet, 2019

“I really loved all the workshops and events which were hosted. They were very informative and I also got the chance to meet a few students through these workshops. Kudos to the team who worked really hard to host these events online during the pandemic and helped us students every step of the way.” Business Management MSc student, India, 2021