International Welcome

We are proud to offer a truly welcoming environment for international students. Did you know that 94% of our international students rate their arrival experience positively, and 93% are satisfied with their overall LJMU experience altogether (International Student Barometer 2024).

At LJMU, you’re joining a community that’s supportive, welcoming, and ready to help you succeed.

Starting your journey at Liverpool John Moores University as an international student means you'll be invited to join our mandatory International Welcome in September 2026, which takes place a little earlier than the main induction activities.

Tailored support just for you

International Welcome is designed to help you settle into life in the UK, with useful information and sessions covering everything from studying at LJMU to living in Liverpool.

  2. Attendance and Visa requirements

    If you're coming to LJMU on a student visa, please be aware that some parts of International Welcome are mandatory.

    We strongly encourage all international students to attend these events, as they’re a great way to meet new people, ask questions, and feel more confident about starting your studies.

  4. Booking a place on the International Student Welcome programme

    All new international students with an unconditional offer and who have paid their deposit will have received an invitation to book their place at International Welcome via the LJMU Applicant hub.

    Once you have booked your place, you will receive joining instructions, which will include a QR code to be scanned on the day of the event.

    Please note:
    Booking a place on our International Welcome programme does not mean you are enrolled at the University. Once you have paid your deposit and received your Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS), you will receive an email with instructions on how to complete your online registration.

    For full details on how to enrol, please visit our Enrolment Information webpage.

  6. Student ID collection

    You will be able to collect your student ID card at the International Welcome event. More details will be sent to you via email before you arrive.

  8. International Welcome schedule

    The September welcome schedule will be available in Summer 2026.

Free airport pick-up service

We offer a free airport pick-up service for full-time new international students arriving at Liverpool John Lennon Airport and Manchester Airport. This service is designed to help you start your journey at LJMU with ease and peace of mind.

You can book this service through our Applicant Hub. Please log in using your applicant ID and follow the Book Airport Pick-Up link to complete the form.

Please be aware that we only offer this pickup service for drop off to the following postcode areas within Liverpool: L1 to L8, L13 to L15 and L17 to L19. 

Please note:
Unfortunately, we are unable to provide airport pick up to those studying a PhD, as a partnership exchange or study abroad student (for example, if you are completing a semester abroad in partnership with LJMU). If you are an exchange or study abroad student, please visit the dedicated arrival and orientation page for further details.

Getting here 

There are various ways to get to Liverpool John Moores University. For directions to all LJMU buildings, please visit the Getting to and around LJMU webpage.

Further information 

If you have any questions, please email the team on internationalarrivals@ljmu.ac.uk