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UCL Study Abroad 

The Study Abroad Team exists to support and promote study abroad opportunities for UCL undergraduate students. We provide a number of services for students considering, preparing for, or undertaking, a study abroad placement. 

Why study abroad?

Learn about the many benefits of spending a prolonged period studying in another country and determine if study abroad is right for you!

Where can I go?

Find out if you are eligible to study abroad, the options available to you and how to go about making your decision. 

How do I apply?

You've checked your eligibility and considered your options, now find out how to make your application for a study abroad placement.

Preparing to go abroad

Use these pages to help you prepare for your year abroad and learn about UCL's formal pre-departure programme. 

Your arrival

You've done all your preparation, packed all of your bags and finally arrived in your host country. What next?

While you're abroad

Information for students currently on a placement abroad including accessing how to access emergency assistance. 

Documents and forms

Relevant documents and forms for your placement abroad. Here you can also find information on Erasmus+ requirements. 

Returning to UCL

Here are some things you should think about to help you get organised for your return. 

Student Experiences

Check out blogs and vlogs from some of our current students abroad!

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Contact 

studyabroad@ucl.ac.uk

+44 (0)20 3108 7773 

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Study Abroad News 

Study Abroad Application Deadlines for 2019/20

The application portal for eligible students who wish to study abroad in 2019/19 is now open. The deadline for the first phase (choices approval) is the 12th of November and the deadline for the second phase (actual application) will be the 19th of November 2018.

For further information please visit the How to Apply page. 

New International Volunteering Opportunity

Read about our new partnership with Think Pacific and the volunteering opportunities available in Fiji for the summer of 2019. Click here for more information.

Global Opportunities Email List

If you're interested in hearing more about our short-term global opportunities, sign up to our email list and we'll keep you updated through the year. 

Study Abroad Student Centre Drop In Sessions 

Drop In Sessions take place every Thursday (excluding college closures) in the Student Centre, between 2 - 4pm.

Student Experiences

Day Trip to Niagara Falls

Niagara Falls is only 90 minutes from Toronto, so it's a must visit for any study abroad student based at the University of Toronto. In his first Study Abroad Vlog, Reuben does just that and takes us along for the ride!

Living abroad: new country, new challenges

Ben Cartwright, LLB Law with Hispanic Law student, talks about the first barriers he faces when moving to Madrid: language, absence of friends and... adjusting to the siesta!