Study abroad

You'll have the chance to study in another part of the world for between three months and a year while you're at Kingston University. This counts towards your Kingston degree. You can also sometimes take a work placement abroad.

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 Lithuania
  • geography in the Netherlands
  • engineering in Finland
  • mathematics in Sweden
  • fine art in Spain
  • computing in Greece

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

Where can I study outside Europe?

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

  • aerospace engineering at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
  • business at Hong Kong Polytechnic University
  • civil engineering at California State University
  • chemistry at the University of Maryland
  • computing and information science at Grand Valley State University
  • life sciences at the University of Missouri, Kansas City
  • 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
  • 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:

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