Study Abroad
Studying Computer Science abroad
External view of the Administration building, Malaysia Campus
Why study abroad?
Studying abroad offers a broad spectrum of benefits. Total immersion into a new culture and experiencing different teaching and learning is not only an amazing event in your life, but also something that will make your CV shine when you graduate.
Nottingham’s partnerships with universities across the globe mean we can offer a variety of study abroad opportunities. As well as enabling you to experience a different culture, studying abroad is an excellent opportunity to learn about different approaches to technology.
Students in the School of Computer Science have a number of opportunities to spend time studying abroad for a year or a semester depending on their degree programme: whether at one of the university’s international campuses in China or Malaysia, or at one of the university’s international partner universities.
To see what options are available for your specific subject area, visit our global opportunities by school webpages.
Student profile - Daniel Allenby
"I chose to study abroad mainly because I haven’t travelled much in my life; before flying to Australia I’d only been to France one summer. I wanted to experience more of the world, to travel and enrich myself in new cultures. I also wanted to challenge myself - I’ve never been the most socially adept when it comes to meeting new people, so I wanted to put myself in a situation where I’d have to meet some new people. I chose Australia in particular because of the weather and it’s beautiful landscape. I still can’t believe during the winter temperatures drop to around 20 degrees, which they consider cold - for us that's British barbecue weather!
I’ve been in Brisbane for about a month now, which has flown by. I’ve had the opportunity to do some travelling already thanks to an Australian friend, I’ve visited the Gold Coast and the Sunshine Coast where the beaches are just amazing. Lectures have now started though, so I may actually have to do some studying! What has surprised me the most so far is how easily I’ve adapted to living in another country, I expected to be quite home sick, but so far I love it here."
Options for overseas study
Studying on an MSci with an International Study Year
MSci Computer Science with an International Study Year and MSci Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence with an International Study Year are four year degree programmes which include a full third year abroad. Application for this course is through UCAS.
See our prospectus entries for the MSci with International Study:
You have the option to:
- either apply for the Inter-campus exchange programme and study abroad at either the University of Nottingham Ningbo China (UNNC) or the University of Nottingham Malaysia (UNM)
- or apply for the International Exchange programme, and study abroad at one of the university’s international partner universities
You can select which programme you wish to apply for in your second year.
For full details of eligibility and destinations, see Global Opportunities by Faculty.
International Exchange Programme
The International Exchange programme offers you the opportunity to apply to study abroad at one of the university’s highly ranked partner universities.
MSci Computer Science with an International Study Year and MSci Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence with an International Study Year study abroad for the full third year. All other courses apply in first year to study abroad for the spring semester of second year.
Possible destinations include:
- Australia
- Canada
- Hong Kong, China
- Ireland
- New Zealand
Inter-campus exchange programme
The University of Nottingham has two international campuses in China and Malaysia and offers Computer Science students a unique Inter-campus exchange opportunity to apply to spend a semester or a year at either of our overseas campuses, depending on your course.
Our international campuses provide the opportunity to gain many of the benefits of studying abroad with the security of studying in English in a familiar learning environment, with the same assessment methods at the UK campus.
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.