Study abroad

Gain valuable international experience, language skills and cultural awareness by studying abroad. 

Study abroad options by college

Study abroad options as part of your course.

Environment and technology students studying abroad

Arts, Technology and Environment

Find out which partner institutions have links to your programme of study in the College of Arts, Technology and Environment.

business and law students on their year abroad

Business and Law

Find out which partner institutions have links to your programme of study in the College of Business and Law.

Health and applied sciences students on their year abroad

Health, Science and Society

Find out which partner institutions have links to your programme of study in the College of Health, Science and Society.

What if my course does not offer a study abroad opportunity?

If your course does not offer a study abroad opportunity, but you are still keen to undertake an international experience whilst at UWE Bristol, there are still plenty of options for you to pursue. Find out more information and consider volunteering or working abroad.

"I would recommend studying abroad to other students. Not only do you get the chance to specialise in something totally different, but you get transferable skills, like emotional resilience – which will help during your exams, further studies and future career."

Katerina, BSc(Hons) Psychology

Katerina BSc(Hons) Psychology

Study abroad funding options

UWE Bristol students undertaking a study abroad programme with a partner institution in Europe may be eligible for funding options including the Employability Bursary and the Turing Scheme Grant.

Find out more
student applies for funding for study abroad opportunity

Applying for a study abroad opportunity

Find out more about applying to a study abroad programme as part of your UWE Bristol degree.

Applying for study abroad opportunities

Support when studying abroad

Find out how to access all the support you need during your time abroad. There is also a study and work abroad guide to help you with lots of handy tips for travelling abroad including emergency contact numbers.

Get ahead of your peers – whatever your background

Study abroad supports social mobility. Analysis by Universities UK shows students who go abroad outperform their peers academically and professionally. They are:

  • 19% more likely to gain a first class degree
  • 20% less likely to be unemployed
  • 10% more likely to be in ‘graduate’ jobs six months after graduation.

And, for students from under-represented and disadvantaged groups, the benefits of studying abroad are even more prominent.

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UWE students contacting the study abroad team

Contact the study abroad team

Study Abroad Team contacts for students looking to travel overseas or for overseas students interested in coming to UWE Bristol.

student at airport about to depart on his year abroad

Applying for study abroad opportunities

Details on how to apply for study abroad opportunities.

student on their year abroad in a mountainous country

Study and work abroad guide

UWE Bristol students have the opportunity to gain international experience by studying abroad as part of, or alongside, their studies.

Group of students sitting in the Business School.

International study exchange

Study at UWE Bristol through one of our exchange partners.