University-wide exchange programme
The University-wide exchange programme is a competitive programme that offers you the opportunity to apply to study abroad for a semester at one of the University’s highly ranked partner universities.
Some of our partner universities are part of the Universitas 21 consortium, an international network of leading research-intensive universities, of which the University of Nottingham is a founding member.
The study abroad period is part of your existing degree programme and is an amazing opportunity to experience your degree subject from a different perspective, within a new culture, alongside students from all over the world.
Please be aware that study abroad, compulsory year abroad, optional placements/internships and integrated year in industry opportunities may change at any time for a number of reasons, including curriculum developments, changes to arrangements with partner universities or placement/industry hosts, travel restrictions or other circumstances outside of the university's control. Every effort will be made to update this information as quickly as possible should a change occur.
From our students
Hannah from our BSc Agricultural Sciences course studied abroad at the University of Manitoba.
Watch Hannah's video on YouTube
"The opportunities for studying abroad were the reason why I decided to come to Nottingham in the first place, and my experience studying for a semester in New Zealand definitely justified that decision. My time abroad has allowed me to experience a different city and culture as well as study environmental science from a completely different perspective."
BSc Environmental Science student, studied abroad at the University of Auckland
About the programme
The programme is open to all undergraduate students within the School, except BSc/MSci Food Science, BSc/MSci Food Science and Nutrition, BSc Microbiology and MNutr Nutrition and Dietetics.
In order to be considered for the programme, applicants are required to have attained at least a 60% average by the end of the first semester of the first year; and to have a personal statement provided as part of the application process.
The following multi-country option is possible:
- Autumn Semester on "International Exchange Programme Year 2" plus International Year in Europe Programme
The credits gained whilst studying abroad through this programme will count towards your Nottingham degree.
Students wishing to submit an application for the University-wide programme will need to have their proposed modules at their chosen partners checked by their Course Director before submitting their application. Your final study plan must be approved by your Course Director prior to departure.
All students who take part in the University-wide exchange programme pay a reduced tuition fee to the University of Nottingham during the academic year when they study abroad.
Specific bursaries and scholarships may also be available depending on your household income and destination.
Study abroad finance
You should initially apply for the BSc or MSci degree programme of your choice. You then apply internally to the University-wide Exchange programme during your first year of study at Nottingham.
All first year students will be invited to a School-based information session during Semester 1 of Year 1 to find out more about the programme and how to apply.
The online application opens in mid-November each year. The application deadline is in early January each year.
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Further information
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