Exchange student events

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Important dates

International Welcome Week: Monday 16 to Friday 22 September 2019

Fresher’s Week: Monday 23 to Sunday 29 September 2019 

Start of Autumn Teaching: Monday 30 September 2019

Events and activities

The events and activities listed below are specifically offered for exchange students that are here to study at DMU for a semester or full academic year. For more information about general activities and support for international students please refer to International Student Support. 


Welcome talk and social event

Come along to the official welcome talk for all exchange students that are here to study at DMU for a semester or year. You will meet our Student Exchange team, find out about the support on offer and receive advice about how to make the most of your time studying here in Leicester. Food and drink will be provided.

Date: Wednesday 18 September 2019        

Time: 15:00 – 17:00        

Location: The Chancellor's House (1 Richmond Street, Leicester, 7LQ)


Exchange student drop-in sessions

Drop in to speak to a member of the Student Exchange team to ask questions, get documents signed or share any issues/concerns you have.  No appointment required, simply turn up to the room between the designated hours.

Date/s: Wednesday 25 September 2/9/16/23/30 October 2019                

Time: 10:00 – 12:00        

Location: Portland Building room TBC



Premiership Rugby - Leicester Tigers vs. Saracens

We have a limited number of tickets for exchange students to watch a Premiership rugby l match (kick off 15:00) at the Welford Road Stadium in Leicester. Details about how to apply to be confirmed.

Date: Sunday 27 October 2019           

Time: 14:00 – 17:00           

Location: TBC


Bonfire night and fireworks

Free tickets for exchange students to enjoy Leicester’s biggest bonfire and firework display at Abbey Park in Leicester.

Date: Saturday 2 November 2019         

Time: 17:00 – 20:00        

Location: Abbey Park


Premier League Football - Leicester City FC vs. Everton

We have a limited number of tickets for exchange students to watch a Premier League football match (kick off 15:00) at the King Power Stadium in Leicester. Details about how to apply to be confirmed. 

Date: Saturday 30 November 2019     

Time: 14:00 – 17:00       

Location: Meet on the Campus Centre steps


Exchange student Christmas (and goodbye) party             

Date: Thursday 5 December 2019         

Time: 20:00 - Late           

Location: TBC