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Announcement

Applications to study abroad for the 2026/27 academic year are now open

Have you considered studying abroad?

Priceless memories, lifelong friendships, a whole new perspective - students who opt to study abroad during their time at Oxford Brookes have all this and more. It’s a wonderful opportunity to explore a new country and develop yourself as a person - discovering new cultures and also revealing new heights in your potential. You’ll really stand out from the crowd!

Experience the beaches of Australia, the mountains in Canada, Japan’s cherry blossoms or the city skyline of Hong Kong, all while completing your Oxford Brookes degree. We also offer other international opportunities, such as summer schools.

Global Mobility Fair 2025

Visit the fair to explore opportunities to study, work, or volunteer abroad. Meet representatives from Global Mobility Experience Providers, Oxford Brookes teams, and exchange students who can share their experiences.

Monday 27 October
11:00am - 4:00pm
The Forum, John Henry Brookes Building, Headington Campus
Add the Global Mobility Fair 2025 to your Google Calendar

If you are unable to make the fair, you can view the full list of external Global Mobility Fair attendees.

What are the options?

As an applicant, you have three options:

1. International exchange (during the 2nd year)

Who Can Apply?: Only 1st year students can apply
Where?: See the Partner University list for 2nd year
When?: During Semester 1, Semester 2, or for the full academic year of your 2nd year (Level 5).

Please contact the Global Mobility & Engagement Team (GME) to learn more about when, where and how you can study abroad.

2. Full year International study abroad (between 2nd and final year)

Who Can Apply? Only 2nd year students can apply
Where? See the Partner University list
When? An international year abroad (sandwich placement) is an exceptional opportunity for you to gain global experience by spending a year abroad between your 2nd (Level 5) and 3rd years (Level 6) of study. This will be your 3rd year of study, and you will complete your studies in Year 4.

Not all programmes offer the Sandwich Year programme. Please speak to your Programme leader to find out if your course offers the Sandwich programme.

3. Summer schools

Undergraduate and Postgraduate Students can apply to the summer school programmes for Summer 2025. Find out more about the options.

If you want to apply please contact studyabroad@brookes.ac.uk outlining the summer school you are interested in.

What are the differences?

Postgraduate students are not eligible to study abroad in the below programmes.

What are the differences?
Full year International study abroad (after 2nd year)	International exchange (during the 2nd year)
Full year only	A semester or a year
Flexible programme and more country choices	Strict study plan and limited country choice
Replaces your 3rd year of study and extends your programme to 4 years	No extension to your study
Discount for the Oxford Brookes tuition fees while abroad.	No discount for one semester, discount for a full year.

Contact the Global Mobility and Engagement Team

How to apply

Timeline

Applications to study abroad for the 2026/27 academic year will be open from Thursday 20 November to Wednesday 18 February.

Eligibility Criteria

To be considered for a Study Abroad program, you must have a GPA of 2.5 (55%–59%) or higher. You can track your GPA through the Record and Results page of Student Information.

Application Process

Below are the steps you will need to follow during the application process:

Fill-in and complete the Study Abroad Application Form
Check your email inbox (and spam folder) for instructions on how to create and log in to your Mobility Online account.
Provide supporting documentation (all will be available to download on Mobility Online)
- Faculty approval form - to be signed by your Exchange Coordinator
- Short personal statement - why do you want to study abroad?
- Research sheet - learn more about your chosen institutions/destinations

Your application will only be considered complete after all of these steps have been finished. If you do not complete them by the deadline, your application may be withdrawn.

Want to stay up-to-date?

Complete our expression of interest form to receive updates regarding application deadlines, procedures, events and Global Mobility opportunities.

“I went to America, North Carolina and I went to a university called High Point University. We left [the UK] in early January and the course ended in May but we stayed in the States and we managed to travel around a bit while we were there which was so much fun. The university was great, very easy, it was immediately obvious that it was all worth it”

Alice, BSc (Hons) Psychology student who completed an exchange at High Point University, USA