Study abroad

Enrich your learning experience by studying abroad

There are opportunities to study abroad for every student at Birmingham. Our extensive partner network offers a wealth of experiences ranging from a year spent overseas to shorter-term field trips, summer schools and internships.

Why study abroad?

Studying or working abroad is an exciting time of self-discovery and personal development and it can also increase your chances of finding a job after graduation. Whether you choose to go abroad or not, at Birmingham you will experience a global campus with a community of students from over 150 different countries.

Studying abroad is the best thing I have ever done

Sophie, from Birmingham. Studied a year abroad at Western University in Ontario, Canada.
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Why study abroad?

Where can I go?

The University prides itself on its ability to offer students a wide array of study abroad opportunities.

Your preferred destination may depend on the course and criteria set by your department but if your course is more flexible, we have exchange programmes with partner universities across the world.

You can explore our 300+ Study Abroad destinations across Europe and the rest of the World.