
International New Starters
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Your Welcome Event
Your Welcome Event will prepare you for studying with us. It will also introduce you to the most important services we offer. Knowing about them will help you make the most of your time here.
Details will be sent to you by email prior to your event.
You will need to confirm your place at the event by completing the booking request form, please complete this as soon as possible.
If you’re starting your course after September 2025, your programme team will be in touch with details about your welcome event and induction. Look out for this in your inbox, it will be sent to the email address you provided when you applied.
Enrolment will open no more than 3 weeks before your official start date, and most students complete this online through the MyTSD portal.
Need a hand? Our handy guide walks you through the process step by step. And if you’d like a bit more support, just get in touch with us: hwb@uwtsd.ac.uk or give us a call on 0300 131 3030 and we’ll be happy to help.
You can still access Hwbcast resources, where you’ll find everything you need to know before starting at UWTSD. You can also check out more details on our Welcome Pages.
Got questions? Contact the Hwb, and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible!
Airport Pick-ups (Welsh Campuses)
We offer to collect new international students from Heathrow at the start of each semester.
There is a £50 charge for this service. Please use the form to let us know when you are arriving.
The airport pickup from Heathrow will be Wednesday 17th September 2025. The deadline to book an airport pick-up is 5th September 2025
Online Enrolment
Online enrolment will open on MyTSD two weeks before your start date. When enrolment opens, you will receive an email invitation with a link.
In online enrolment, you agree to be a student at the University, agree to abide by the University’s rules, and create your student record.
UKCISA

UKCISA
The UK Council for International Student Affairs (UKCISA), a charity representing the interests of international students, provides up-to-date information about living and studying in the UK. Topics include:
They also offer support by phone.