International Student Buddying Scheme 2025/26
The International Student Support team is dedicated to helping new international students settle into life in the UK and feel part of the community. To support this, the University of Glasgow has introduced the International Student Buddying Scheme.
How it works
The scheme pairs new first-year Undergraduate international students (“Wee Buddies”) with returning students (“Big Buddies”). They will connect before and during Semester 1 with “Big Buddies” offering peer support guidance and helping the new students settle in.
The focus is on new Undergraduate international students who are not only new to the UK, but often to university life, making extra support essential.
Big Buddies also benefit, gaining leadership experience, meeting new people, and learning new skills.