Friends International York

Friends International York Are you an international student? We’d love to see you at our international events! Life in a foreign country is challenging, confusing and difficult.

We understand the difficulties that you might be facing and would like to offer you friendships, hospitality and love so that you may feel welcome in York. We have a weekly international cafe or event every Monday. No matter where you are from, we'd love to see you! Come along with friends to meet more new friends, learn more about different cultures and practice your English. It is free and every one is always welcome. Life in a foreign country can be fun, fruitful and exciting. Let us help you to make the most of your life in York!

International Café — Welcome Meal & Life in the UK🗓️ Monday, 28th September ⏰ 7-9 pm📍Calvary Chapel, 1 Barbican Rd, York...
25/09/2026

International Café — Welcome Meal & Life in the UK

🗓️ Monday, 28th September
⏰ 7-9 pm
📍Calvary Chapel, 1 Barbican Rd, York YO10 5AA

Come to enjoy some food and hear some useful tips about living in the UK. Most importantly, come to meet local and other international friends!

All international students are welcome!

Weekly International Hangout at York St John University 🗓️ Fridays ⏰ 1-2.30pm📍The Chapel, York St John University A welc...
25/09/2026

Weekly International Hangout at York St John University

🗓️ Fridays
⏰ 1-2.30pm
📍The Chapel, York St John University

A welcoming weekly space to meet some local friends and other international students. Enjoy a free British light lunch and take a break from the busy week!

All international students are welcome!

International CaféOur International Café runs every Monday during university term time. We welcome international student...
23/09/2026

International Café

Our International Café runs every Monday during university term time. We welcome international students to join our community to experience different cultures, make local and other international friends.

We look forward to welcoming you!

It was wonderful to meet many new international friends with University of York International Communities team at Intern...
23/09/2026

It was wonderful to meet many new international friends with University of York International Communities team at International Welcome Talk. Hope you all settle well and enjoy studying in the beautiful city of York 😊

UYCU is organising many events for international students this week! Check their events out 🥳🥳All welcome 🤗
21/09/2026

UYCU is organising many events for international students this week! Check their events out 🥳🥳

All welcome 🤗

Pictures from our Welcome Picnic 🧺 We had a fun time meeting friends from different countries, learning about British cu...
20/09/2026

Pictures from our Welcome Picnic 🧺

We had a fun time meeting friends from different countries, learning about British culture and playing volleyball & frisbee 👏

Our first International Café - A Taste of Britain 🇬🇧🗓️ Monday, 21st September ⏰ 7 -9 PM📍Calvary Chapel, 1 Barbican Rd, Y...
15/09/2026

Our first International Café - A Taste of Britain 🇬🇧

🗓️ Monday, 21st September
⏰ 7 -9 PM
📍Calvary Chapel, 1 Barbican Rd, YO10 5AA

Come to meet new friends and getting to know each other though a series of ice breakers. There will be a brief introduction to Britain too!

Come to enjoy afternoon tea with us. (Afternoon tea is a classic British social meal featuring a pot of tea served with finger sandwiches, scones, and small cakes)

All international students are welcome!

Welcome Picnic 🧺 🗓️ Saturday, 19th September ⏰ 1.30-4 pm📍 Meet us at Nisa Local, Market Place, West Campus, at Universit...
15/09/2026

Welcome Picnic 🧺

🗓️ Saturday, 19th September
⏰ 1.30-4 pm
📍 Meet us at Nisa Local, Market Place, West Campus, at University of York at 1.30 pm 

You are invited to join our welcome picnic (free picnic food) and meet our lovely local volunteers who will share Life in the UK tips with you. Feel free to ask any questions concerning living in the UK or particularly in York!

All international students are welcome!

Movie Night🗓️ Every Second Friday⏰ 6.15 -9.30 PM📍60 South Bank Avenue, YO23 1DPCome to watch a movie and chat with local...
10/09/2026

Movie Night

🗓️ Every Second Friday
⏰ 6.15 -9.30 PM
📍60 South Bank Avenue, YO23 1DP

Come to watch a movie and chat with local and international friends. Join us for some snacks and enjoy a movie together, followed by a discussion time. Lifts are provided for those who need a lift back home afterwards.

All international students are welcome!

We are back!!! Trinity English Exchange (Free English Practice) 📍 St Anthonys Hall Peasholme Green, York YO1 7PW⏰ 6.50-8...
09/09/2026

We are back!!!

Trinity English Exchange (Free English Practice)

📍 St Anthonys Hall Peasholme Green, York YO1 7PW
⏰ 6.50-8 pm, Wednesdays

Come to chat with local and other international friends and ask questions concerning English. We talk about daily topics, UK and world culture and also give tips for self-study, etc. All international students are welcome!

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