University Resources
This section contains links to University resources to help you start your journey at Leeds. In these pages you will find help on everything from preparing your academic skills, to making friends, staying safe and having a fun time!
Get the Skills to Succeed at University
Complete this free online course to feel prepared for your undergraduate degree. Current University of Leeds students will guide you and offer personal insights along the way.
To start the course, follow the link and create a FutureLearn account using your name and personal email. Choose the "limited Access - Free" option to gain two weeks' free access to FutureLearn.
To start the course, follow the link and create a FutureLearn account using your name and personal email. Choose the "limited Access - Free" option to gain two weeks' free access to FutureLearn.
Your first weeks at University
You’re finally here – a student at Leeds!
This page will give you the information that you need to help you navigate those first weeks, and ensure that you’ve got all the information to feel in control.
This page will give you the information that you need to help you navigate those first weeks, and ensure that you’ve got all the information to feel in control.
Leeds guide for international students
If you're coming to Leeds from outside the UK, the University website has a section filled with information and guidance for you. Welcome to the UK!
The University Buddy scheme
The University Buddy Scheme offers the opportunity for you to get to know someone new who you might not otherwise meet. The scheme is open to all students and you can apply at any point during your student journey. You'll be matched with a student from anywhere in the University at the same study level as you, who has similar interests.
The Scheme offers friendship and peer support to help you feel at home and part of our community, as well as enjoying getting involved in student life.
The Scheme offers friendship and peer support to help you feel at home and part of our community, as well as enjoying getting involved in student life.
Staying safe from frauds and scams
Unfortunately, many online criminals target students with a variety of scams in order to steal money.
These University webpages will teach you about common types of scam, how to avoid them, and how to get help if you think you have been affected during your time at Leeds.
These University webpages will teach you about common types of scam, how to avoid them, and how to get help if you think you have been affected during your time at Leeds.
The end... or the beginning?
Thank you for reading through this Welcome pack. We hope you have found it useful and that it will help you to have a smooth start at the beginning of your Leeds journey.
You may find many of the links and information useful in future, so don't forget to bookmark the LUBS Student Guide site.
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