Study or work abroad

Most undergraduate courses, and a small number of masters courses, will recognise and support study or work abroad through the University’s Study Abroad programme or the Erasmus programme.

The Study Abroad programme facilitates study exchanges with partners around the world whilst the Erasmus programme enables students to study or work abroad in a choice of 32 countries (study exchanges are dependent on where Kingston University has partnerships).

Where can I study in Europe?

We have links with European universities everywhere from Spain to Denmark through the Erasmus exchange programme. For example, thanks to the Erasmus programme you could study:

  • international relations in Turkey;
  • law in Sweden;
  • business in Italy;
  • geography in the Netherlands;
  • engineering in Finland;
  • mathematics in Sweden;
  • fine art in Spain; or
  • computing in Greece.

Check out our list of European/Erasmus exchange partners for full details.

Where can I work in Europe?

If you secure a work placement in Europe and it is recognised by your Faculty, you can apply for an Erasmus grant – this can be in addition to any salary offered by your employer. Depending on your course and Faculty approval, your European work placement may be added to an international study exchange or be a stand-alone work placement during your third year.

Where can I study outside Europe?

We also have exchange agreements with universities in the US, Canada, Korea, Mexico, Hong Kong and New Zealand. For example, you could study:

  • aerospace engineering at Bond University, Australia;
  • business at Hong Kong Polytechnic University;
  • at California State University, USA;
  • chemistry at the University of Windsor, Canada;
  • computing and information science at Grand Valley State University;
  • life sciences at the University of Missouri, Kansas City; or
  • politics and international Studies at the University of North Carolina, Charlotte.

Check out our list of worldwide exchange partners for full details.

Why study abroad?

Studying abroad offers lots of benefits, including the chance to:

  • explore a different way of life;
  • meet new people;
  • learn a new language or improve your current language skills;
  • show employers you're flexible and able to take on a challenge; and
  • even save some money as you may have lower living costs and tuition fees.

What language skills do I need?

You don't need a second language to study abroad. Many courses are taught in English, but even so we offer you plenty of language support before you go.

Where can I find out more?

To find out more visit My Kingston if you're already studying at Kingston.

You might also want to read what past students have thought of studying abroad, both through the Erasmus programme and other exchange agreements.

Shorter-term overseas field trips and other opportunities may also be available on your course.