Study Abroad and Exchange : Incoming Opportunities

For Exchange students, your home university must nominate you first. Once your nomination is accepted the AUB Exchange Team will contact you directly with application instructions. You must then send your application form by email to exchanges@aub.ac.uk with the following supporting documents:

• Exchange Application Form
• A portfolio of your current work (by email or a web link to your portfolio if possible)
• Letter of recommendation from your home institution
• Most recent academic transcript
• Evidence of English language level (if applicable)
• Copy of your passport
• Motivational Statement/Study Plan

For Study Abroad students, please apply via our Study Abroad page. You'll then be sent a confirmation email with further instructions.

Portfolio

For all incoming students, you'll be asked to submit a digital portfolio of work as part of your application. You should provide your portfolio electronically.

Spring term deadline (starting in January): end of October.

Autumn term deadline (starting in September): end of April.

Please note: the start and end date of your exchange may vary from course to course – exact start and end dates will be confirmed in your offer email if your application is successful.

There are no strict deadlines for Study Abroad applications, we advise and support each application individually. We recommend applying no later than early August for the autumn term, and no later than early December for the spring term.

You will not pay any tuition fees to AUB. As part of our exchange agreement, you’ll continue paying tuition (if applicable) to your home institution, not to AUB.

You are, however, responsible for your living costs while in the UK- including accommodation, travel, meals and day-to-day expenses. These costs can vary depending on your lifestyle and the length of your stay.

To help you plan your budget, you should also consider:

• Accommodation costs
• Travel to and from the UK and local transport in Bournemouth
• Visa or ETA fees (check the Government website for more information)
• Health insurance, if you’re not covered by a reciprocal agreement or your own policy
• Study materials and personal expenses

Please take a look at our cost of living in Bournemouth Guide before you arrive so you can plan your finances effectively.

In addition to paying for your living expenses, e.g. accommodation, travel costs, etc., you will need to pay tuition fees as follows.

As an incoming exchange student at Arts University Bournemouth, you must make sure you have the correct travel and immigration permissions before you come. What you’ll need depends on your nationality, how long you intend to stay, and your purpose of visit (for example, study on exchange).

If you already need a visa to enter the UK for study (depending on your citizenship and how long you’ll stay), then you must apply for the appropriate visa.

If you're from a visa-exempt country but will be staying for up to six months (or shorter, depending on host university rules), you will likely need an ETA instead of a visa. The UK ETA scheme is now operational for many countries.

You should check the official UK government guidance on whether you personally need a visa or an ETA and how to apply.

AUB student accommodation is available for Study Abroad and Exchange students at AUB Home Park student accommodation located in the town centre, close to campus.

• Town centre location, close to various shops and campus.
• Two-minute walk to public transport networks.
• Private furnished study room, ensuite shower, shared kitchen, fully inclusive of bills and Wi-Fi.
• On-site 24/7 security and support.
• On-site gym, cinema room, study and social spaces.

For more information about Home Park, visit our Halls of Residence page.

Accommodation fees and application information will be provided once the application to Study Abroad/Exchange is completed.