Welcome to our international students
We would like to welcome you to the London Met community so you can settle into university life and prepare for your studies.
Preparing for Study Blog
Our Preparing for Study Blog offers practical advice, tips and insights to help you settle into university life and prepare for your academic journey.
Dedicated Library Guides and Conversation Café
We have a dedicated Library guide for international students which includes a vocabulary guide to help you understand the Library and academic terminology, as well as information about the Conversation Café which is open to all students - whether or not English is your first language. Here you can meet new people and boost your confidence in speaking English.
Students' Union
The Students' Union provides a range of services, events and societies which can help you integrate into university life and feel part of the community.
Orientation activities: September 2025
The online orientation will take place on the 18 September, the schedule is below, and you can join online via this link.
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 1pm to 1.10pm | Welcome to London Metropolitan University |
| 1.10pm to 2.10pm | Visa compliance and responsibility |
| 2.10pm to 2.40pm | Life in London |
| 2.40pm to 2.50pm | Break |
| 2.50pm to 3.05pm | Introduction to Student Zone |
| 3.05pm to 3.30pm | Student Support Services |
| 3.30pm to 3.50pm | Introduction to Library |
| 3.50pm to 6pm | Break |
| 4pm to 4.20pm | Students' Union Welcome (SU) |
| 4.20pm to 4.40pm | Introduction to Student Circus |
| 4.40pm to 5pm | Introduction to International Students House |
We are also running an in person international orientation social event on the 19 September starting from 10.30am to 5pm although this has limited space unfortunately, you can register now.
More information can be found through our International Arrival and Orientation Guide.
eVisas replacing Biometric Residence Permits
Effective 31 October 2024, UKVI have confirmed that Biometric Residence Permits (BRPs) will no longer be issued. New Student Visa holders will instead receive a digital immigration status called an eVisa. You can find information on how to create, view and prove your immigration status on your student visa decision letter once your application is granted.
Remote Study and your Student visa
The expectation is that all students should be physically present on campus to attend all scheduled classes, there is no online teaching provision for Student visa holders, and your attendance will be monitored.
Police registration
For those needing to register with the police on arrival
The Government has decided to abolish the Police Registration Scheme. The scheme, which requires some migrants to register with the police.
On Friday 5 August 2022, the Home Office announced that it would abolish the police registration scheme for international students in the UK, with immediate effect even if your immigration documentation mentions that you must.
If a migrant has previously registered with the police, they do not need to do anything.
If, prior to the scheme being abolished, you failed to register within the required timeframe, you are no longer required to register.
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