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International Student Orientation January 2025

Check out the timetable for your campus below and learn about the informational and social sessions taking place from 20 - 24 January.  We can't wait to meet you!

Programme by campus

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Belfast

Access the Belfast timetable of events and activities during International Student Orientation week.

For International Students
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Coleraine

Access the Coleraine timetable of events and activities during International Student Orientation Week.

For International Students
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Derry~Londonderry

Access the Derry~Londonderry timetable of events and activities during International Student Orientation Week.

For International Students

Any Questions?

  • I've just arrived on campus what should I do next?

    When you arrive on campus you'll be able to fully complete your online enrolment and registration.

    You can expect to be met by teams wearing bright green and blue hoodies  They'll help direct you to your campus Check-In area and to the essential Welcome to Ulster session hosted by the International Student Advisory Service.

  • Which sessions should I attend?

    You must attend the Welcome to Ulster session to get all of the essential information you'll need to help you get a great start to your studies. You only need to attend this session once.  You'll be able to find out more once your campus timetable is published above.

    There are also a wide range of informative and social sessions scheduled covering public transport, part-time work and making friends.

  • When is my Course Induction?

    You must ensure that you attend your Academic Course Induction.  You can find details of when and where this take place on your Registration Instructions email. At this mandatory session you will meet your Course Director, learn about the modules you will  be studying and meet your new classmates.

    Course induction is not applicable to Study Abroad / Exchange students. Study Abroad / Exchange students are required to attend the Exchange Student Library Induction and Brunch Event.

    Further details on course induction can be found here

  • How do I get my student card and timetable?

    Once you have attended your Welcome to Ulster session and completed your checks and online enrolment, you  will be able to collect your student ID card and meet with our Timetabling Team to access you class timetable.

  • How can I meet people and make friends?

    We have arranged lots of events and activities throughout International Student Orientation week to help you make new friends and help you settle into life and learning at Ulster. Once your campus timetable is published, you can review to find out more!

    You can also sign up to join our Global Buddy Scheme to connect with a current student at Ulster.

  • How can I start preparing for arriving in January?

    The ISAS team will be in contact with you by email shortly.  As well as providing you with helpful advice and tips you 'll be invitied to join live webinars to meet the team and current international students.

    In early December you'll recieve your personal invitation to our preparation app called UUniReady.  The team can't wait to meet you virtually and help your get ready for joining us in January!