HA NOI – The Study UK Pre-departure briefing is back for the year of 2025. In its 18th year in Viet Nam, the event will be held in both Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, on Saturday 16 and Saturday 23 August respectively. This year, the Pre-departure briefing is a collaborative effort between British Council Viet Nam, the Vietnamese Student Association in the United Kingdom (SVUK), the UK Alumni Association in Vietnam (UKAV), and the event partners, HSBC and Uhomes.
The British Council organise the Pre-departure briefings annually to provide essential information to all students in East Asian countries, including Viet Nam, who have received an offer from UK institutions. Every year, the programme has given hundreds of students the help they need to study and thrive in the UK.
A student who attended the Study UK Pre-departure briefing 2024 shared: 'I think the aspect that impressed me the most in this event is the fact that I was able to talk to UK alumni from different colleges and universities and having them provide young students like us with advice and directions so that we can have the best possible head start’.
To help Viet Nam’s new overseas students be better prepared for their Study UK journey, Pre-departure briefing 2025 is designed for those who are going to study A Level, Undergraduate, and Postgraduate courses in the UK. The event is an opportunity for students to garner advice from stories and experiences shared by current international students studying in the UK.
‘The UK stands as one of the world’s most trusted and sought-after study destinations, attracting over 500,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students each year. As you begin this exciting chapter, they’ll? connect with peers from diverse backgrounds across the globe. We know that the start of this journey can feel overwhelming—that’s why our Pre-Departure Briefing is here to support them?, offering valuable guidance on university life, travel, social opportunities, and everything you need to thrive while studying in the UK', said James Shipton, Director Viet Nam, British Council.
Pre-departure briefing 2025 also serves as a Fresher's guide for students who seek opportunities for socialising, networking, and forming new relationships with current students and alumni.
The key topics that will be covered:
- Visa information and advice by UK Visas and Immigration UKVI: Representatives from the UK Visas and Immigration service (UKVI) provide the most up-to-date information on visas and immigration procedures
- Preparing for Student Life in the UK: Students and parents receive accurate information and hear about experiences in academics, daily life, experiences, and employment, from guest students and alumni. Attendees also can ask questions directly to guest speakers about studying in the UK
- HSBC Premier – Your trusted financial partner for studying in the UK: Representatives from the sponsor bank, HSBC, share useful information about banking and finance services for students who study in the UK
- Uhomes – Helping you settle into your new home in the UK: Representatives from UHomes Vietnam provide guidance on student accommodation, sharing tips on how to find, choose, and secure safe and suitable housing in the UK.
- Interactions with current students and alumni: Participants can engage with representatives from the Vietnamese Students Association in the UK (SVUK), the UK Alumni Association in Vietnam (UKAV) and the Vietnamese Societies (Vietsocs). Interactive activities during the event not only help participants learn more about student life in the UK but also offer opportunities to network with new students and the Vietnamese student community in the area.
Pre-departure briefing 2025: Begin your study abroad journey to the UK with us by registering for the events at: https://forms.office.com/e/9L1V23fy2J
Hanoi Pre-departure briefing:
Time: 13.00–18.00, Saturday, 16 August 2025
Location: Fortuna Hotel, 6B Lang Ha
Ho Chi Minh City Pre-departure briefing:
Time: 13.00–18.00, Saturday, 23 August 2025
Location: Rex Hotel, 141 Nguyen Hue
Visit our website for more event details: https://bit.ly/engpdb2025vietnam
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