Study Abroad and Exchange : Outgoing Opportunities

AUB offers students the opportunity to explore their creative practice while broadening their horizons.

Outgoing Opportunities

We’re committed to nurturing creativity, engaging with communities, and collaborating with industry, globally.

Exchange programmes offer the opportunity for current AUB students to study part of their degree with one of our partner universities overseas, to gain valuable new experiences and make new connections.

Exchange

While studying at AUB, you may have the opportunity to spend part of your degree programme studying with one of our exchange partners. Students on a three-year degree can spend the spring semester of their second year studying abroad at one of our partner universities.

Please bear in mind that not all destinations are available for every course. Please check which exchange partners have agreements for your course with the AUB exchanges team.

List of partner institutions

AUB’s Exchanges team will be sharing information about possible exchanges with the courses during their Level 5 year via email. If you’re interested in applying to one of our partner institutions or have any questions regarding exchange, please contact your Course Leader, or Exchanges team at exchanges@aub.ac.uk.

FAQs

Yes, we’ll arrange an individual meeting with you to confirm how your exchange will be recorded on your academic record.

Typically, as long as you pass the units you take while on exchange, you’ll receive credit for the equivalent units you’ve missed at AUB (though you won’t receive individual marks for these). This is because it’s often not possible to directly translate grades between different education systems.

Before you go, the relevant university teams will work with you to finalise your study plan. As part of this process, you’ll sign a Learning Agreement that outlines the credits required and how you’ll achieve them.

To be eligible for an exchange, you must be in good academic standing and have approval from your course leader. Some partner institutions may also require a basic knowledge of the host country’s language as not all classes are taught in English. You can check language and course requirements for each partner on their official websites.

Once you’ve chosen your preferred destination, you’ll need to complete the AUB Nomination Form. As part of this form, your course leader will provide a short recommendation and confirm their support for your participation.

After submission, AUB will nominate you to the partner university. The partner will then review your nomination and decide whether to accept your application. If there are more applications than available places, the partner university will make the final selection.

If your nomination is successful, you’ll receive further instructions from the partner university on how to complete their own application and prepare for your exchange.

You won’t pay any tuition or examination fees to your host university during your exchange. However, you’ll still pay your normal tuition fees to AUB while you’re abroad.

You’ll need to cover your travel, accommodation and living expenses, along with any other personal costs during your exchange.

Typical costs to consider include:

Accommodation
Flights and local transport
Living costs (research the cost of living in your destination)
Visa fees
Travel insurance
Medical insurance (if required by the host university)
Course materials or equipment

If you currently receive a maintenance loan or grant from Student Finance England, you’ll continue to receive this while studying abroad. You may also be eligible for a travel grant from Student Finance England – check your eligibility on the UK Government website.

Students supported under Access and Participation may be able to apply for additional funding through AUB’s Student Services team.

AUB will support you throughout your exchange and you can contact us at any time. However, as you’ll be studying and living independently in another country, it’s important that you take responsibility for your planning and engagement throughout the process.

Before and during your exchange

Once your place is confirmed by the partner institution, you’ll need to engage proactively with their processes. Most partner universities will expect you to communicate directly with their international/exchange team, not through AUB, so it’s essential that you check your email regularly and meet all deadlines set.

You’ll also be expected to stay in touch with your Course Leader, Level 5 Leader, and the AUB Exchanges Team throughout your time abroad. Continue checking your AUB email account in case we need to reach you, particularly in case of emergencies.

Remember, you’ll still have access to AUB’s full range of student support services, including wellbeing and counselling, which you can access remotely.

Visas

You’re responsible for researching and arranging your own visa, if required. Make sure you understand the application process and secure the correct visa before you travel.

Flights and travel

You’ll need to organise and pay for your own travel, including flights to and from your host country and any local travel needed to reach your institution.