Friends International

For students studying abroad in the UK

If you are a student (18+) and are studying abroad in the UK then the Friends International App will help you:

FIND EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES NEAR YOU
- International cafés
- English language learning
- Hosting programmes
- Day-trips
- Leadership training courses
- Introductions to British culture
- Introductions to Christianity
- Cooking & Baking classes
- Sports activities
- Other events (Events and activities differ from city to city)

JOIN OUR FREE HOSTING SCHEME
Our app provides a way to register with our popular free hosting scheme, Local Link, in participating cities. This is a great opportunity to meet friendly local people, spend time in a local home with a meal, meet in a café or a park, or visit a local place of interest together.

READ A GUIDE TO THE UK
Read a comprehensive guide, updated in 2025, to life and culture in the UK. The guide will help you with understanding culture shock, the British diet, public transport, and much more!

#13,500 international students involved#
#60+ Café style events across the country#
#500+ Returnee students are supported each year#
#46 locations in the UK#
#40 years of experience#

Please send any feedback to app@friendsinternational.uk
#InternationalStudentsUK

*Please note - our app is currently not available to users within China.**This app is for international students who are living and studying in the United Kingdom.*