Timeline for year abroad

October

• Study Abroad team run information sessions
• Region specific sessions run for students to narrow down where they might want to go

November

• Departments receive list of year abroad placements for next academic year (27-28)
• Departments host information sessions with interested students

November - December

• Students apply for year abroad as directed by the academic department (usually online form)

December - January

• Departmental selection process
• Departments inform Study Abroad team of allocations

January - June

• Students confirm accept place, complete risk assessment, get departmental signature.
• Students nominated by Study Abroad team to university partners (according to partner deadlines)

February - March

• Study Abroad team social sessions for students to meet with others nominated to their host country.

March - June

• Students complete application with host university.
• Host universities decide whether students accepted.
• Work based applications to department (if permitted ) - departmental process.
• Students receive offer letter from partner university.
• Study Abroad team host pre-departure briefing ahead of student travel (April/May).

July

• First placements start mid-July 2027.