Study Abroad
Outgoing York St John students
Welcome to Study Abroad! This is your opportunity to study at one of our partner universities for a semester or a year. Find out about the benefits of studying abroad, and start your adventure here.
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Start your Study Abroad adventure
Choose your destination
Find out where you can go. Compare and research our partner institutions and find the perfect place for you.
Check your finances
Funding options for your Study Abroad experience including information on grants and how to research the costs of Study Abroad.
Talk to us
Talk to us about your study abroad plans. Get advice from Study Abroad Coordinators and Academic Advisors. Find out about disability and wellbeing support.
Apply
Our step by step guide to applying for Study Abroad.
Reasons to study abroad
Opportunity to travel
"It was an incredibly invaluable and unforgettable experience. It offered a great opportunity to travel (I visited six other countries while abroad) and meet new people, and it will be a place that will always feel like home.”
Georgia, studied in Sweden
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Discover a different culture
“Studying abroad opened my eyes to a culture that revolved around friends, family, food and enjoying life. Aside from studying, learning Spanish and volunteering in a school, the University network also offered trips away. I was lucky enough to go to Morocco and I took a road trip around Andalusia with some friends I made.”
Liv, studied in Spain
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Gain an international network of friends
“I now have friends from USA, France, Germany, Bulgaria, Egypt, Finland, Colombia and Australia. This is the thing I’ll treasure the most; no matter where I am in the world a friend won’t be too far away.”
Beth, studied in Germany
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No extra time or extra tuition fees
Study Abroad will not add extra time or tuition fees to your degree.
If you are a languages student, you will spend your 3rd year of a 4 year degree abroad. Non-languages students will go abroad in the 2nd year of your degree, apart from Primary Education who go in your 3rd year.
There are no tuition fees to pay to your host institution.
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Broaden your international outlook
“I enjoyed my study abroad experience so much that after finishing my degree I moved straight back to Norway.”
Joe, studied in Norway
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Experience a different university
“From living with a roommate in the US, to building an igloo in Norway, you will experience new ways to learn and experience the world around you.”
Hannah, studied in the USA
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Gain new perspectives on your subject area
“I had already considered teaching English as a foreign language and this exchange has cemented the idea for after my QTS year.”
Chris, Primary Education
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Improve your language skills
“Now I am a courageous Spanish speaker and so much more confident at cultivating enriching opportunities for myself and leading an autonomous life.”
Nina, studied in Spain
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Why study abroad?
Student voices
Hear from our students
Which Uni? What to Expect!
- YSJ Life
- Anonymous
A guide to choosing a Study Abroad destination and what you need to know before you set off.
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The Beginning of the Adventure
- YSJ Life
- Anonymous
Read tips for the Study Abroad application process.
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Reflecting on personal experiences
- YSJ Life
- Anonymous
Read about 1 student's experience at Pacific University, USA.
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Contact us
You can book an appointment with a member of the Study Abroad team through Handshake.
Book a Study Abroad appointment
You can also contact us by emailing studyabroad@yorksj.ac.uk.
Privacy statement
All personal information gathered and held by York St John University relating to its applicants and students is treated with the care and confidentiality required by the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Data Protection Bill (when enacted) – the data protection legislation.
The information gathered and held by the Study Abroad and Exchange team is governed by both the Applicant Data Protection Statement and the Student Data Protection Statement. Both of these are available in full on the Data Protection section of our website.
During your time at the University, there may be other reasons why the Study Abroad and Exchange team needs your personal data, in which case we will tell you what those purposes are and request consent to use your data for these purposes.