GO Other Options

Durham University's partner institutions offer a range of other opportunities. These include Global Citizenship Programmes, virtual exchanges, graduate routes or independent summer school courses for professional or personal development purposes.

See our list of summer schools

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Go Other Options

Each year there are both recurrent and ad-hoc opportunities for students to gain an international experience, both in Durham and abroad. Please click on the boxes below to find out more, and don't forget to check the 'Latest Opportunity banner'

Summer/Winter Schools

Many partners offer the opportunity undertake a short study course for a small fee.

Virtual Exchanges & Global Citizenship Programmes

Each year we promote a number of virtual and blended opportunities with partners.

Research Exchanges

We promote opportunities provided by partners for students to undertake research abroad.

Internationalisation at home

There are a number of ways to get internationally engaged while in Durham.

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Competitions

Each year a number of international competitions are run by partners.

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Graduate Opportunities

Find out about options once you have graduated

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Latest Opportunities

Throughout the year we have a rolling number of Global Opportunities. Click on the links below to find out more about the latest exciting opportunities.

Ashoka International Summer Research Programme Ashoka University Summer Courses Programme

Matariki Summer Research Programme

Matariki network members Queen's University (Canada) and Durham University have partnered to offer a Summer Research Programme for students. This initiative offers the opportunity for students to complete an 8 to 14 week research internship hosted by the partner during the summer of 2025.

Find out more