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International student support

The University has a population of around 5,600 students, including around 350 international and EU students from around the world. We are committed to helping our international students settle in to University life and look forward to welcoming you in September.

We have a strong network of welfare and support services and continually strive to provide a dynamic, supportive and stimulating environment. Winchester is a safe and compact city.

Support on campus

The University campuses, accommodation and city centre are all within walking distance and it is easy to find your way around. We’re sure you’ll find student life new and exciting, but you may also find it a bit bewildering at first, especially if you are moving to the UK for the first time. We aim to make sure that, right from the start you have access to any support you might need – academic, personal, medical, financial – from people who are easy to contact and who can give you friendly and expert advice when you need it.

International support

International students can also access specialist services which include pre-arrival advice and an international induction programme. You can arrange to see one of our student support advisers at any time for help with academic and related personal issues. We help students from their initial enquiry onwards. If you are coming to Winchester from overseas we appreciate that you are likely to have a lot of questions you need answering before you come here. We always do our best to answer these questions, whether by telephone, email or letter as quickly as possible.

HOST UK

Is a nationwide voluntary organisation which brings together international students at universities and colleges in the UK with friendly British residents who welcome students to their homes for a short visit (for a weekend or over Christmas or New Year). Host families (who live in all parts of the UK) give students an experience of the culture and way of life in the UK. Further information and application forms can be found at www.hostuk.org.uk

International Student Society

Is run by students through the Student Union. The role of the ISS is to help integrate international students into life at Winchester, providing a social group, day trips and other events. The International Students’ representative is an elected member of the Student Union Council. His/her role is to further the interests of international students throughout the University.