Study Abroad
Outgoing students
Students at UCLan have the opportunity to study abroad as part of the university’s exchange programme. The University offers exchanges to a variety of different countries from all over the world. 
Please open the following document for up to date information about
Study Abroad Opportunities for Students 2008
Students can complete funded European exchanges under the Erasmus programme, or nonfunded world-wide exchanges under the ISEP (International Student Exchange Programme) as well as exchanges to Australia, Mexico, Maastricht and USA.
Please click on the following link for more information on
the USA / Australia / Mexico
Click any of the questions below to find out more about UCLan’s exchange programme:
Why study abroad?
Who can study abroad?
When can I study abroad?
Where can I study abroad?
How will I be assessed?
How much will it cost?
How do I apply?
Do you have any questions?
Why study abroad?
Studying abroad can be of benefit in many different ways: -
- It can improve your confidence and broadens your personal experiences
- It displays that you have an inquiring and proactive nature
- It's an opportunity to immerse yourself in another culture and possibly become fluent in another language
- It makes you stand out from the crowd and helps to improve your chances of employment both in the UK and abroad
- It develops your confidence to live in another country
- It develops an international network of friends.
Who can study abroad?
Students of almost any subject combination can apply to study abroad. This is at the discretion of their departments. Students must be in good academic standing with their departments in order to be considered and must pass all modules in their principal subjects to be able to take part in the exchange.
When can I study abroad?
Usually in the second year of your degree, for an academic year, or a single semester. Some departments prefer students to go for a semester, while others allow students to go for a full academic year.
Where can I study abroad?
Please open the following document for up to date information about Study Abroad Opportunities for Students 2008
An increasing range of courses at the European Universities are taught in English, which enables students to study there without the need to speak the host language. Of course, taking an intensive language course on arrival will help make the experience even more worthwhile.
Students can also opt to study under the ISEP (International Student Exchange Programme) which allows them to study in a wide range of countries worldwide.
See a full list of destinations for outgoing students >>
How will I be assessed?
Exchange students are assessed in similar ways whilst abroad as they are at UCLan. Study undertaken and passed abroad will be credited to your UCLan degree. Therefore, a year abroad or semester abroad will not result in extending the length of time it takes to complete your degree.
How much will it cost?
If you attend a partner university in another part of Europe you are eligible for an Erasmus grant, which will be a contribution towards the extra costs involved. The grant will be approximately £220 per month. Additionally, students who take part in a year long Erasmus exchange will get their fees paid for the academic year. No tuition fees are payable to host institution.
How do I apply?
Maastricht Center for Transatlantic Studies
ISEP - International Student Exchange Programme
Please click here for more information about the International Student Exchange Programme
Please note:
- The closing date for ISEP applications is January 31st for Full year (September to May) and Semester 1 (September-January) applications and September 1st for Semester 2 (January to May) applications.
Please click on the following link for more information on
the USA / Australia / Mexico
Do you have any questions?
If you have any questions, contact the International Exchange Team's Jackie Maudsley on jmaudsley@uclan.ac.uk or John Young on jdyoung@uclan.ac.uk. Or telephone the team on +44 (0) 1772 89 5011.
