Before you join us
If you’ve met your offer and are joining us, find out about what happens next before you arrive at the University.
Before you join us queries
Is there an airport pick up service?
There is a meet and greet service from Manchester Airport. All international students will be emailed with how to book onto this. If you are arriving outside of these dates, please contact Clare Kelly.
Where can I find advice on vias, supporting documents and studying in the UK?
The International Advice and Guidance Team is here to help you. Visit their Contact Us page to find out how to get in touch.
They provide professional and expert advice to international students on a range of immigration and welfare matters. The also assist with Visa’s and Visa extensions.
Are there any specific books or software that I have to buy?
There is no specific literature you need to buy beforehand. The libraries are well stocked and offer online access. For any books you may want to own, many are sold or passed on by other students, so it is worth waiting to see what you need, want or can get second-hand.
There are no specific software requirements within Law. Any necessary software, such as Microsoft packages, will generally be provided by the University.
What if I don't have access to a suitable device, such as a laptop?
There are PCs on campus to use, which can be located through the PC Finder app and website.
We also have self-service laptop machines at the Harold Cohen and Sydney Jones Libraries. These issue laptops for up to four hours at a time. The laptops must be used within the Library and are not to be removed from the premises.
Are there any opportunities to prepare myself for my course and the essential skills to help me settle into my studies?
Students who have secured a place will gain access to a range of online resources through the student portal. These will help you learn more about University life, your course and study skills. This forms part of your pre-arrival information, Welcome Week, and Foundation Week.
Alongside the pre-arrival tasks, there will be a variety of opportunities during Welcome Week and Foundation Week to attend sessions focused on skills development and building your knowledge. These will be shared through the Welcome pages, University communications and the My Liverpool app.
What guidance is available for disabled students who are studying at the University?
If you are a returning student and you think your support plan needs updating to take the current situation into account, please contact disteam@liverpool.ac.uk to arrange this.
If you are a new student who declared a disability on your application form, the team should have contacted you to explain the support which is on offer and the information we need from you. If you have a disability but have not told us about it yet, please email disteam@liverpool.ac.uk.
The team will continue to provide confidential one-to-one appointments to discuss your needs. For more information please look at our Disability Advice and Guidance web pages.
What guidance is available for International Students travelling to the UK for studying?
Please visit our dedicated pages for International students travelling to the UK.
Accommodation
When will I find out about my accommodation?
You can apply for accommodation as soon as you receive an offer to study or an invitation to interview at the University of Liverpool. You do not need to wait until you have chosen Liverpool as your firm or insurance choice on UCAS.
We recommend applying as early as possible, as accommodation is allocated on a first come, first served basis.
You will only receive a room offer once you have confirmed your place at the University. This means meeting your offer conditions, receiving your exam results and accepting your place.
For more information, or to apply for accommodation, visit our accommodation page.
When are my payments due for university accommodation?
You have two options available for making your accommodation payments:
- Pay in full
- Pay in three instalments
More details on making payments for your accommodation can be found on the paying your accommodation fees web page.
Finding out about School life
Is there a way to contact current students to talk about the student experience with them?
Students can talk to current students from similar backgrounds or studying similar subjects through our Chat portal.
There will also be opportunities to engage with students during Welcome Week, including Peer Mentors and Ask Me Helpers, who are current students available to support you.
Alternatively, feel free to enquire with our Recruitment team, who can pass on your query to some of our ambassadors and recent graduates, with whom we work closely. Email c.kelly@liverpool.ac.uk.
Are there any ways to connect with other students who will be in my year before we join the University?
Head to the University Welcome pages, check out the My Liverpool App, or head over to the Guild of Students web pages to find out about the huge range of events that will be available to take part in during Welcome Week.
There are also a number of Student Societies, both relating to your department and the wider university, which will also be running events to help you become a part of the student community.
If you are staying in university accommodation you can keep up to date with the latest events taking place at your Hall on the Halls Life platform.
Information to send or receive
What information will I receive now?
Once your place is confirmed, you will receive details about:
- Your course start date and joining instructions
- Accommodation (if applicable)
- How and when to register to access University accounts and systems
This information may be sent via email or post before you join us.
Where should I look for further information about the first few weeks of my studies?
Whilst we’ll send the majority of information to you.
You can view the Law Welcome pages for department and course specific events and activities taking place during Welcome Week.
How do I get my student card?
Student cards can be collected from designated locations on site, and will be available to you once you have registered.
Student finance
If I am an International student, how do I pay my fees to the University?
Full details on tuition fees for International students and how to pay, can be found on the Tuition Fees web pages.
I have a query about my fees, who do I contact?
If you need to contact the Student Fees team, you can email them on: feesenq@liverpool.ac.uk or call 0151 794 6777.