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!

#13500 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 [email protected]
#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.*