How to prepare before you come to SMU
Find out about life in UK, healthcare, transport, and how to study
We’ll answer questions about healthcare, public transport, how to study, and more in international orientation sessions we’ll run online and face-to-face. We’ll also run tours of the University and the local area to help you settle in.
Welcome information
Choose your type of study to find your welcome information.
Arriving at SMU
You should aim to be in the UK for the start of your course. In most cases, this will be the start of the induction week on Monday 20th January, but please check your CAS letter for further information.
Directions to campus
If you require any support travelling from the airport to campus, please contact the international team at international@stmarys.ac.uk.
Orientation and induction sessions
Your course induction page has details of your mandatory academic induction. There will be online and in-person induction sessions throughout the week commencing 20th January.
You must also attend your online international student orientation session via Zoom on either Monday 20th January at 1pm or Friday 24th January at 9am. You only need to attend one session.
Join on Zoom
The meeting ID is 833 172 4840.
You should be sent the password in your email, but please email international@stmarys.ac.uk if you require this again.