The British Council in Viet Nam would like to invite you to an event designed for Vietnamese students who have received an offer from an academic institution in the UK and are preparing to depart to the UK for the 2025–2026 academic year. The event is organised in collaboration with the Vietnamese Student Association in the UK (SVUK) and the UK Alumni Association (UKAV). The programme includes an online webinar and offline events in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, offering up-to-date and practical information to help students prepare thoroughly for their study journey abroad. Parents are also welcome to attend. 

Online webinar

Saturday 19 July 2025 

14.00–15.30 

Kickstart your UK journey with our online webinar – a brief, compact, insightful online session designed to equip students and their parents with key foundational insights ahead of their departure to the UK. As the teaser event to the main Pre-Departure Briefing 2025 events in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, this activity is your first step toward a smooth transition to life in the UK. 

Joining the online webinar, you will discover insights from UK alumni about: 

  • Guidance to prepare your 2025 E-visa application effectively 
  • Tips on financial preparation: opening bank accounts and using financial application and expense management 
  • Experience and tips for choosing suitable, affordable, and safe accommodation 
  • Guidance on packing, academic readiness, cultural adaptation, and how to make the most of your university experience

Offline events

Hanoi  Ho Chi Minh City

Saturday 16 August 2025

13.00–18.00 

Location: TBC

Saturday 23 August 2025

13.00–18.00 

Location: TBC

Building on the insights from the online webinar, the offline Pre-departure briefing 2025 events in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City are your ultimate preparation experience – packed with interactive sessions, real-life stories, and hands-on activities to get you fully ready for the UK.  

Through interactive sharing sessions, discussions, and games, the event will help you: 

  • Get the latest updates on UK visa and immigration policies directly from UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) representatives  
  • Join a vibrant discussion about job opportunities and experiences about studying, living, and thriving in the UK 
  • Build meaningful connections and engage directly with dynamic Vietnamese student networks in the UK such as SVUK, UKAV  and Vietsoc through interactive networking activities 
  • Discover smart financial planning strategies with HSBC and explore tips for suitable, safe and affordable accommodation options with Uhomes 
  • Equip parents with the knowledge and skills to support their child’s study abroad journey through a dedicated sharing session for parents 

The main language at the event is Vietnamese.

Thank you to HSBC and Uhomes for their valued support and collaboration with the British Council in this event.

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