Pre-departure briefings
International students
Pre-departure briefings for offer-holders
We invite all offer-holders to join us for a pre-departure briefing webinar. These will help you prepare to start your studies in Portsmouth and ask any questions you have about joining us.
These session will cover what to expect when you join us in campus, student visas, tips for preparing to travel and more to make your journey as smooth as possible this October, and find out what your Portsmouth Experience will be like in 2020/21.
We have split the webinars by region and they are created specifically for offer-holders from those countries. Booking is essential and details are in the region sections below.
Pre-departure briefings by region
Date: Tuesday 01 September 2020
Time: 1900 hrs (BD)
Platform: Facebook
You can join the session through the UoP Bangladesh Facebook Page.
Student life will be a little different in 2020/21, but you will still have a great, varied and enriching experience when you study with us this year.
Join Amran Mofiz, Bangladesh Regional Adviser for a live Pre-Departure Briefing and Q&A on Tuesday 01 September.
This session will cover what to expect when you join us in campus, student visas, tips for preparing to travel and more to make your journey as smooth as possible this October, and find out what your Portsmouth Experience will be like in 2020/21.
Please contact the University of Portsmouth China Office where we will add you to a WeChat group with all the latest information
Shanghai, China
University of Portsmouth
Shanghai Office
T: +86 216319 1155
E: china.office@port.ac.uk
University of Portsmouth & ICP - East Africa Pre-Departure Briefing
Date: Thursday 03 September 2020
Time: 1600 hrs (BST)
Platform: Zoom
You can view a recording of the webinar here.
Student life will be a little different in 2020/21, but you will still have a great, varied and enriching experience when you study with us this year.
Join Jenny Hyde from UoP Global, and Liana Nikolova of ICP, along with our Student Ambassadors, for a live Pre-Departure Briefing and Q&A on Thursday 3rd September.
This is an important session for Offer-Holders from East Africa, and it will cover all aspects of your application to make your journey as smooth as possible this October, and find out what your Portsmouth Experience will be like in 2020/21.
The recording of the European Pre-Departure Briefing can be viewed here. Please check back for details about any further pre-departure briefing for offer-holders from Europe.
Date: Saturday 05 September 2020
Time: 1800 hrs (IST)
Platform: TBC
You can view a recording of the webinar here.
Student life will be a little different in 2020/21, but you will still have a great, varied and enriching experience when you study with us this year.
Join Chanchaljeet Beasley, India Regional Adviser for a live Pre-Departure Briefing and Q&A on Saturday 05 September.
This session will cover what to expect when you join us in campus, student visas, tips for preparing to travel and more to make your journey as smooth as possible this October, and find out what your Portsmouth Experience will be like in 2020/21.
Pre-Departure event for Middle East and North African students planning to join the University of Portsmouth and ICP
Date: Wednesday 02 September 2020
Time: 1500 hrs (BST)
Platform: Zoom
You can view a recording of the webinar here.
The University of Portsmouth and International College Portsmouth (ICP) are looking forward to welcoming students both in-person and on-line in October.
Join us for this live pre departure event and meet Emma Schlesinger and Harry Abbott from UoP Global, and Liana Nikolova from ICP as well as a current Student Ambassador as they talk through some of the changes you can expect to the campus and the teaching.
This is a useful webinar for current offer holders as we discuss your next steps to gain your CAS and answer all your questions.
Please check back for details about the pre-departure briefing for offer-holders from Pakistan.
Date: Wednesday 02 September 2020
Time: 1400 hrs (BST)
Platform: GoToWebinar
You can view a recording of the webinar here.
Student life will be a little different in 2020/21, but you will still have a great, varied and enriching experience when you study with us this year.
Join Mark Ovens and Jonathan Williams from University of Portsmouth Global, for a live Pre-Departure Briefing and Q&A on Wednesday 2nd September.
This important session will cover:
- How teaching will take place
- What to do if you need to self-isolate on arrival
- What to do if you are unable to travel to campus
- Our International and EU Orientation programme
The recording of the South East Asian Pre-Departure Briefing can be viewed here. Please check back for details about any further pre-departure briefing for offer-holders from South East Asia.
University of Portsmouth & ICP - Southern Africa Pre-Departure Briefing
Date: Wednesday 02 September 2020
Time: 1700 hrs (BST)
Platform: Zoom
You can view a recording of the webinar here.
Student life will be a little different in 2020/21, but you will still have a great, varied and enriching experience when you study with us this year.
Join Jenny Hyde from UoP Global, and Liana Nikolova of ICP, along with our Student Ambassadors, for a live Pre-Departure Briefing and Q&A on Wednesday 2nd September.
This is an important session for Offer-Holders from Southern Africa, and it will cover all aspects of your application to make your journey as smooth as possible this October, and find out what your Portsmouth Experience will be like in 2020/21.
University of Portsmouth & ICP - West Africa Pre-Departure Briefing
Date: Thursday 27 August 2020
Time: 1800 hrs (BST)
Platform: Zoom
You can view a recording of the webinar here.
Student life will be a little different in 2020/21, but you’ll still have a great, varied and enriching experience when you study with us this year.
Join Chinelo Konwea and Jenny Hyde from UoP Global, and Liana Nikolova of ICP, along with our Student Ambassadors, for a live Pre-Departure Briefing and Q&A.
This is an important session for Offer-Holders, which will cover all aspects of your application to make your journey as smooth as possible this October, and find out what your Portsmouth Experience will be like in 2020/21.
