International Students

Meet and Greet Service

Aberystwyth University will be providing an airport meeting coach service for International Students on Thursday 19, Friday 20 and Saturday, 21 September 2013 from Birmingham International Airport. We will arrive at 10:00 am and 4:00 pm, meeting at Terminal 1, departing promptly at 11:30 am and 5:30 pm on all days.

Students who have firmly accepted the offer to study at Aberystwyth University and who will be arriving on these dates, can reserve a place on our coach service. Please complete the application form by Monday, 2 September 2013 latest and e-mail to: meetandgreet@aber.ac.uk

N.B. There will be a charge of £25.00 for this service which will be collected on the coach. Please bring the correct amount with you.

Meet and Greet application form can be downloaded from the International Office's website.

The International Student Welcome Ceremony

The International Student Welcome Ceremony will take place on Sunday, September 22nd in the Great Hall, Aberystwyth Arts Centre, Penglais campus.

Tier 4 Document check:

Monday 23 September to Friday 27 September, also

Monday 30 September to Friday 4 October

Students sponsored under Tier 4 must bring their documents for scanning between 10:00 am – 12 Noon and 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm during the above dates to Medrus 4, Penbryn. Medrus 4 is located in Penbryn on the Penglais Campus.

You will need to bring your documents before you are able to fully register at Aberystwyth University. Our staff will be here to assist you with any queries you may have. Further information will also be made available during the International Welcome Ceremony at The Great Hall, Penglais Campus from 10:30am on Sunday 22 September.

Please contact Catrin Lewis, Compliance Officer (email: complicance@aber.ac.uk) for further information.

International Students Social Programme

Bus trips, walking tours, self-guided events throughout the first week. From castles to steam railways, you’ll have the opportunity to get a taste of what Aberystwyth and Wales has to offer, whilst meeting other new students. Keep an eye on www.aberguild.co.uk for a full list of trips available during Welcome Week.