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Global Opportunities for Politics and International Relations students

Year Abroad Exchange Destinations

Brazil:
Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG) (Courses are taught predominantly in Portuguese but also Spanish or English, would suit 3+1 students)

Czech Republic: Anglo-American University, Prague (Study in English)

Denmark: University of Copenhagen (Study in English)

Germany: University of Konstanz (B2 German required, some modules in English)

Italy: University of Rome 'La Sapienza' (B1 Italian required)

Netherlands: University of Amsterdam1 (Study in English), University College Maastricht (part of Maastricht University)1 (Study in English)

Norway: University of Bergen (Study in English)

Poland: University of Warsaw2 (Study in English)

Spain: Autonomous University of Madrid (B1 Spanish required)

Sweden: Lund University (Study in English)

Thailand: Chiang Mai University (Study in English)

University-wide: Undergraduate Politics and International Relations students may also apply to study abroad at one of York’s University-wide partners, which are open to students from most other departments at the University.

ISEP (International Student Exchange Program) Exchange:
As part of your internal application for an additional year abroad, you can list ISEP as one of your preferred choices. Begin by exploring the ISEP Minisite and using the ISEP Program Finder to research possible destinations; make sure to apply the 'ISEP Exchange' filter to tailor your search and your field of study. Please be aware that ISEP Direct is not available. 

1 This exchange is only open to students taking an additional year abroad

2 This exchange is not available to History/Politics joint honours students

Study abroad
for an additional year or a credit-replacing year
Work abroad
For a placement year
Summer abroad
study, work, volunteer or research globally
Spending the summer abroad allows you to get a taste of living and working internationally without committing to a full year. Find out more about summer opportunities.
Explore the Year In Industry, Placement Year options, or summer international internships, if you are interested in work opportunities outside the UK.
Depending on your programme of studies, you may be interested in postgraduate global opportunities.

For more on what you can expect if you decide to study abroad, read our student stories.

Contact us

Dr Tomaz Fares

Departmental International Officer

Global Opportunities