International Arrival and Enrolment

1. Key dates 

If you are starting your course in January 2025, here are the key dates for your calendar:

* This is the latest date we will consider applications, it is recommended that you apply before 15 November to ensure you have enough time to meet all conditions, prepare appropriate finances and complete your visa application process in time to start your course.

2. When to arrive 

To be in time to start your course, you should arrive at the University by Monday 6 January 2025 to allow time to settle in and be ready for when teaching starts. 

3. Before you travel 

Applying for your visa

Once you receive your Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS), you need to apply for your student visa. 

When your visa has been granted, you must create a UKVI account to apply for a share code and travel to the UK within 90 days. Full information, advice and support is available on our University immigration web pages or contact the team directly for further information.

Accommodation 

You must arrange your accommodation before travelling to the UK.  Huddersfield has great housing options for students; book with our recommended and approved accommodation providers. 

We strongly advise choosing accommodation in the Huddersfield area but if you choose to live outside of the town, ensure it is no more than one-hour public transport commute from the University.

4. Travelling to Huddersfield

You must plan your travel to Huddersfield before leaving home. Find information on UK train travel, National Rail and long-distance coach travel on National Express. You will need to bring British pounds (Sterling) with you to pay for your train ticket or taxi fare. 

Travelling from Manchester International Airport

You can book a University-approved taxi (see taxi information below) or buy train tickets. Alternatively, you can book an airport taxi  upon your arrival at Manchester airport.

Travelling from other airports

If you are arriving at a different UK airport you must plan your travel to Huddersfield before leaving home. Find information on UK train travel, National Rail and long-distance coach travel on National Express.

• Leeds Bradford Airport – Shuttle buses travel into Leeds city centre where you can find trains and buses to Huddersfield.
• London – Huddersfield is 3 hours by train from London city centre and around 6 hours by coach.
• Liverpool John Lennon - Shuttle buses travel into Liverpool city centre, where you can find trains to Huddersfield. 

Your arrival in Huddersfield 

The University is located in the centre of Huddersfield and is a ten-minute walk from the bus and train stations or 5 minutes in a taxi. We have online maps should you choose to walk to your accommodation.

5. Your enrolment

Once you have received your unconditional offer from the University, you will receive three emails from enrolment@hud.ac.uk, from Monday 9 December 2024 asking you to begin the enrolment process. These will be titled Stage 1, Stage 2 and Stage 3. Please make sure you have access to the email account attached to your application. 

The three stages: 

Stage 1: You will need to log back into 'MyHud' and will be asked to confirm your personal details on our online pre-enrolment portal, including your UK accommodation address and your UK phone number and to upload your photograph for your new student card. 

Stage 2: Once you have completed your online pre-enrolment you will be sent an email called stage 2 for when you arrive in the UK. This will ask you to book an appointment time to collect your new student ID card from the International Office in the Student Central building, Level 4, behind iPoint reception desk from Monday to Friday between 9.00 am to 4.00 pm. You must bring your actual passport book, BRP and visa decision letters with you, as well as proof of your local address to the University. It is very important that you visit us upon receiving our stage 2 email to avoid any delays in your enrolment.

Stage 3: This email will confirm your enrolment has been completed and provide you with useful information on how to begin your studies and life in Huddersfield.