Overview
Study Abroad courses are for students and professionals who wish to spend time learning in the UK with our students for one or more terms
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Study Abroad and Exchange
Incoming Opportunities
AUB offers students the opportunity to explore their creative practice while broadening their horizons.
Incoming Opportunities
Would you like to learn and live in the UK for a short time during your studies? If you're doing a creative degree in your home country, you can come here for part of your course and enjoy the benefits AUB has to offer.
You'll not only learn from our expert academics and use state-of-the-art facilities, but you'll also improve your language skills, learn about UK culture, and get amazing life experiences as well.
If you're an overseas student and coming to AUB as a study abroad student, you can study with us for a term or a full year. If you are coming as an exchange student from an AUB partner institution, you can study with us for a term. Visit our Term Dates page for more information.
- Exchange students come from our partner universities and do not pay tuition fees.
- Study Abroad students can come from our partner universities and pay tuition fees.
Exchange
We would love you to spend a term with us.
All incoming exchange students must apply through their universities, which must be an exchange partner of AUB. Once we receive the nominations from your institution, we will get in touch and let you know how to apply directly to AUB.
The Exchange Co-ordinator or International Officer at your Home institution will be able to provide you with the information about the nomination process and application deadlines.
Please read our Exchanges Factsheet for more information about studying at AUB as an exchange student and the application process.
Below is a list of our partner institutions. Check if your home institution is there and if so, we look forward to receiving your submission. Please speak with your home exchange co-ordinator to arrange this.
List of partner institutions
- Hongik University, South Korea
- Sejong University, South Korea
- Fashion Institute Technology, USA
- Maryland Institute College of Art, USA
- LASALLE College of the Arts, University of the Arts Singapore, Singapore
- Kyoto University of the Arts, Japan
- Volda University College, Norway
- British University Vietnam
- Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, Milan, Italy
- Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences, Netherlands
- Ontario College of Art & Design University (OCAD), Toronto, Canada
About Study Abroad
Our Study Abroad courses are suitable for international students and professionals who wish to develop new skills or continue their creative practice discipline abroad.
English may not be your first language, but we can help with that.
We have a team of English for Academic Purposes (EAP) tutors who can help you develop your academic language and study skills. EAP support is available to all study abroad students.
On successful completion, students are awarded a ‘Certificate of Attendance’ and a ‘Transcript of Marks’
Study Abroad Courses
International students and professionals who would like to develop their skills to produce work for a portfolio or interview at university may join our Study Abroad Portfolio Preparation Art, Design and Media course.
International students currently studying at degree level at their home institutions have the opportunity to join our Study Abroad Undergraduate courses and can gain credits toward their university degree.
Students are fully integrated with our BA (Hons) students.
International students and professionals who need to develop their creative understanding of their chosen subject or increase their English language scores before being accepted onto a Master's course can join the Study Abroad Preparation for Master's programme designed to help students secure entry onto a Master's course.
Application
To apply for any of our Study Abroad courses, students can contact Study Abroad Office on +44 1202 36376 or email studyabroad@aub.ac.uk.
Course duration
Autumn Term
- 1 term from September to December
- 2 terms from September to March
- 3 terms from September to May
Spring Term
- 1 term from January to March
- 2 terms from January to May
Start dates
There are two start dates available, September and January.
English language support and/or Intensive English course will incur an additional fee depending on the duration of the study.
Programme contains:
- Taught sessions and practical skill development
- Guidance and study skills
- English teaching and support
- Independent study
Entry requirements
- Your portfolio
- A personal statement
- Letter of recommendation
- Confirmation of IELTS score or equivalent
FAQs
We can accept the English language components of selected European qualifications - to see a find a complete list visit our Visa page.
English language
If English is not your first language, a qualification is required as evidence that you have the necessary level of English language to succeed in your chosen course. We can accept the following qualifications:
Exchange
- IELTS: 6.0 or above (with a minimum of 5.5 in each individual component)
- Pearson PTE Academic: 54 or above (with a minimum of 51 in each individual component)
- TOEFL 72 or above (with at least 17 in Listening, 18 in Reading, 20 in Speaking and 17 in Writing)
- Cambridge English: Proficiency - pass at grade C or above
- Cambridge English: Advanced - pass at grade C or above
- International Baccalaureate Higher Level English language at grade 4 or above
Study Abroad
- IELTS: 5.0 or above, or equivalent
Please note that your English language qualification must not be more than two years-old at the beginning of your exchange/study abroad period. We expect you to submit your English language qualification with your application by the deadline given.
Portfolio
Showcase your current and existing work, finished and unfinished projects related to the course you are interested in.
Letter of recommendation
Letter of support from someone at your university/college/professional practice.
Personal statement
Personal statement of a maximum of 500 words, outlining what you wish to gain by Study Abroad/Exchange at AUB.
For Exchange students, your home university must send your nomination 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
For Study Abroad students, please apply here. You will then be sent a confirmation email with further instructions.
Portfolio
For all incoming students, you may be asked to submit a digital portfolio of work as part of your application. You should provide your portfolio electronically.
Exchange
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.
Study Abroad
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.
For exchange students
You are not expected to pay tuition fees to AUB. As part of the agreement between the two institutions, it is normal for exchange students to pay fees to their home institution and not their host institution.
You will, however, be required to pay for your living expenses (e.g. accommodation, travel costs, etc.)
For fee-paying Study Abroad students
In addition to paying for your living expenses, e.g. accommodation, travel costs, etc., you will need to pay tuition fees as follows.
If you are a national from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland, you will need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA), or a Standard Visitor Visa.
The visa pages on the GOV.UK website can help you determine whether you need to obtain a visa before travelling to the UK. We will provide more detailed information about the rules and requirements for student visitor visas.
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.
Contact us
If you have any questions, please contact the team via email at exchanges@aub.ac.uk or by telephone on +44 1202 363767.
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Preparation For Master's
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Outgoing Opportunities
Exchange programmes offer the opportunity for current AUB students to study part of their degree with one of our partner universities.