Study Abroad
The aim of a liberal arts degree is to extend your horizons. The next generation of successful graduates will have a global outlook and the widest range of experiences to tackle a rapidly changing world. Studying abroad caps off the liberal arts experience.
We strongly encourage you to undertake a year abroad; after all, an internationally focussed degree programme doesn't seem complete without broadening your horizons by learning to live, study, and thrive in a foreign culture.
Please note that Study Abroad placements at partner universities are subject to availability, and the allocation of places is competitive and based on first-year marks.
Why study abroad?
Living and studying in a different country is an exciting experience that broadens your academic and cultural horizons, as well as giving you the opportunity to widen your circle of friends. Students who have studied abroad demonstrate initiative, independence, motivation and, depending on where they stay, may also have gained a working knowledge of another language – all key qualities that employers are looking for in today’s competitive employment environment.
Where can I study abroad?
We have partnership arrangements with many prestigious institutions across the globe. Exactly where you can apply to study will depend on the subject(s) you are studying at Exeter. For a full list, please visit the Global Opportunities website.
What will I study whilst I am abroad?
Whilst overseas, you will complete modules that supplement the academic content of the modules offered at Exeter.
For your study abroad placement you will agree a suite of modules in your host institution with the departmental Study Abroad Coordinator.
Does it count towards my degree?
Yes. The study placement is an assessed year, and the marks obtained count towards your final degree classification.
How does it affect my tuition fee and funding?
For your study abroad placement, you will pay a significantly reduced tuition fee to Exeter – for more information visit our fees pages. You are also entitled to apply for any Student Finance support for which you are eligible.
How do I apply to study abroad?
The allocation of study abroad placements at our partner universities is a competitive process, based on your first-year average grade along with successful completion of your first and second years. Please note that study abroad placements at partner universities are subject to availability and are not guaranteed.
If you wish to apply, you will be given all the necessary information during the first term of your second year, including a list of current Liberal Arts partner universities. You will then be required to complete an online application by December of that year, including nominating your preferred destinations from our list of partners.
You will be notified of the outcome of the application process by the second term, and if successful, you will be put in contact with your host university and then follow a secondary application process directly with them. For more information, please see our Go Abroad pages.