Global opportunities at York
At York we aim to provide every student with an opportunity to gain an international experience.
Not only will it enrich your educational experience, it will prepare you for a career in a competitive and global job market.
The Global Opportunities office (next to Derwent College reception) is open to visitors for study abroad-related enquiries (Monday to Friday, 11am to 1pm, term time only). Our clinic hours for pre-arranged appointments will continue online until further notice.
We will be providing further information and updates on our Finances and funding webpage about Turing Scheme funding in due course. Please do not hesitate to contact global-opportunities@york.ac.uk if you have any questions.
Why go abroad?
Going abroad and taking advantage of one of our opportunities below will help you to:
- 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
- build up your personal and professional networks
- work on skills identified in York Strengths
Study abroad
Explore all your options for studying abroad.
Work abroad
Thinking of an international placement year or summer internship?
Summer abroad
Summer opportunities.
Global support
Help and advice to plan your time abroad.
Can I get funding?
There are various grants and scholarships available to help fund your time abroad.
- Exchange programmes: Some scholarships may be available to students on our University-wide exchange programmes, subject to eligibility criteria. There may also be funding available, through the government's Turing Scheme to help support your studies if you're on a study or work placement as part of your degree. The Global Opportunities team will contact eligible students with more information as soon as it is available.
- Postgraduate opportunities: Funding opportunities available to postgraduates and post doc researchers.
- The York Futures Scholarship: Our alumni community fund scholarships which give students access to personal and professional development opportunities, including international mobility. Find out more about the level of support available, eligibility criteria and application deadlines.
Events
Come along to our information sessions to find out more about opportunities to study, work or volunteer abroad. See our Global Opportunities events calendar for more details.
Virtual appointments
Make a virtual appointment to speak to one of our advisors during their appointment hours. We can usually arrange something to suit your timetable outside these hours if necessary.