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Study, work or volunteer abroad

We aim to provide every student with an opportunity to gain an international experience.

Taking advantage of one of our global opportunities will help you:

  • broaden your cultural and social perspectives
  • stand out from the crowd (less than 8 per cent of UK students have studied abroad),
  • enhance your employability,
  • boost your self-confidence, independence and ambition,
  • conquer challenges, solve problems and discover new strengths and abilities,
  • develop your language and communication skills, and
  • build up your personal and professional networks.

A summer of opportunities

Our Summer Opportunities give you the chance to spend time abroad, independently or alongside a group of other York students. 

You'll study a short programme developed by a high-quality partner university, encounter new cultures and participate in new social experiences.

See opportunities for current students

The two-week summer opportunities programme rewarded me beyond my expectations. The variety of teaching styles was a tremendous bonus and a real juxtaposition to traditional British pedagogy. The tasks we were given to complete in class not only strengthened my understanding of my own leadership strengths but very effectively facilitated building connections between peers. I am impressed with how much high-quality content was included in just a two-week programme. The schedule was well-balanced with free time and fun activities.

Alice, MA Social Research

Want to experience York?

If you're already studying a postgraduate degree at another university you can apply to spend time at York as a visiting student.

You can personalise your learning experience by choosing from a wide range of modules delivered by renowned academics our supportive teaching environment.

Discover our Visiting Student programme

Get inspired

Read the stories of some of our students who have studied abroad.

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Posted by Fletcher

Hi, I’m Fletcher. I recently finished my year abroad having spent the last ten months studying third year molecular cell biology in French at…

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Posted by Fletcher

Hi, I’m Fletcher. I am a biology student at the University of York and I am currently in my second semester studying third-year Molecular…

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Posted by Fletcher

Hi, I’m Fletcher, and I‘m currently on a year abroad at the Université de Strasbourg, studying third-year Molecular Cell Biology in French. Having lived…

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Posted by Fletcher

A year abroad can be a fantastic addition to your York degree. It allows you to experience a new academic environment and improve your…

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Posted by Karina

Hi! My name is Karina (she/her), I’m a Spanish and Linguistics (BA) student, and I’m currently completing my year abroad in Santiago, Chile. Having…

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Posted by Rosanna

Hi! I’m Rosanna (she/her), and I’m now six months into my year in industry at a research institute in Belgium. I’m working in a…