Study abroad and international exchange

We encourage our students to spend time studying abroad, and are happy to welcome students from our partner universities to join us here at Cumbria.

Why study abroad?

There are many reasons to consider studying abroad for part of your degree programme, including:

Experience a different country and culture
See how your subject is taught in a different educational environment
Develop an international network of friends and contacts
Develop employability and foreign language skills
Have a great time!

Information for visiting students

The University is reviewing many of its international student activities, including our Erasmus+ and other Exchanges and the course catalogue.

If you have an enquiry about studying at the University of Cumbria during academic year 2017/18 (ie: Semester 1, September 2017 to January 2018 or Semester 2, January 2018 to June 2018) please email us: studyinternational@cumbria.ac.uk.

Information for outgoing students

The review of activity for University of Cumbria students wishing to study abroad is also being reviewed. If you are interested in an exchange, please email: studyinternational@cumbria.ac.uk.

You can also visit GradLink to search for international job opportunities, build your CV, or get advice.

How does it work?

The University of Cumbria is pleased to be part of the Erasmus (European Community Action Scheme for the Mobility of University Students) Exchange Programme and holds an Erasmus Charter for Higher Education 2014-2020. The university is pleased to work with a number of Erasmus study partners and organisations under the Erasmus+ programme as well as partners outside the EU. For a list of our partners, please contact studyinternational@cumbria.ac.uk.

Our Erasmus Policy Statement describes how the University of Cumbria will support and encourage students and staff wishing to take part in this programme.