Friends International

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.