Studying abroad gives students an amazing opportunity to expand their horizons. During the year you will experience new places and cultures, while also by deepening and expanding your academic knowledge. To help students through the process, at the base of the study abroad pages there is a six step process:
We want students from all backgrounds to be able to undertake a year abroad and we put together support packages. There is a range of support available including:
Only if you decide to take a (study) year abroad. Other opportunities, such as summer schools, working and volunteering abroad can be found on the GO Homepage.
Please have a read through the rest of this page, below working your way through the six steps, starting with How does it work? (Links at the base of this page). Some of the direct links on this page (e.g. to application forms) are there as quick links for students who have already read through the entire process.
The following 'key dates' timeline is the typical process for a student applying in their second year and going abroad in year three.
Virtual Global Opportunities Fair
Open to all students to find out more about studying abroad. Slides and presentations from the latest event are available here: Global Opportunities Fair. The Non-European Exchange application window opens after the Fair.
Non European Exchange Application Deadline
Apply via the online form. Allocations will be confirmed by the International Office.
December
(before Christmas)
Your allocated Non European Exchange destination is confirmed
You will be informed of the outcome of your Non European exchange application before Christmas, this may be after term finishes, please check your Durham email account regularly.
European Exchange Application Deadline
Non European Exchange applications due to partner universities
This the second step of the Non-European Exchange application process, where students complete applications and registration directly with their host university.
Study Abroad Team meetings with outgoing Non European Exchange students
Meetings with Non European Exchange students will be held first due to deadlines.
European Exchange applications due to partner universities
This is the second step of the European Exchange application process, where students complete applications and registration directly with their host university.
MLAC Year Abroad Talk
The study abroad team will talk modern languages students through the Year Abroad and funding processes.
Complete compulsory pre-departure requirements
Students will be emailed with pre-departure requirements. These are summarised on the 'preparing to go' page linked in the six step series at the base of this page.
Year Long placements begin
Start of year long placements at partner universities/host organisations.
Applications are now closed for the 25/26 European Exchange Programme.
Applications are now closed for 25/26 Study Abroad places on our Non-European exchange programme.
See student stories, pictures from DU undergraduates abroad and keep up to date with the latest opportunities available by following #DUglobalopportunities on social media
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