Broaden your horizons by adding an international dimension to your CV – essential to achieving success in today’s fast-changing, global environment.
Studying in another country could be the experience of a lifetime. Enhance your degree by developing important global skills such as knowledge of other countries, language skills, intercultural awareness, adaptability and confidence.
Solent University is seeking to support as many students as possible to have an international experience.
Solent University has bilateral agreements with a number of universities, most of which teach in English. You can see the full list of partner universities and exchange opportunities by country here.
Since Brexit UK nationals require a visa to study in most countries in the world. Each countries requirements will differ and the partner universities will guide and advise you.
All students receive £14 per day for USA, Canada and Norway as living costs and £12 a day for most other countries such as France, Spain, Greece and Germany.
You will be considered disadvantaged if you receive full maintenance from Student Finance or can evidence a household income below £25,000 a year.
Disadvantaged students will receive £21 per day as living costs plus a contribution towards travel, insurance, visa and vaccine costs.
Travel is only for disadvantaged students and is a contribution towards your travel cost up to a specific amount according to distance from the UK, you will need to provide evidence of payments.
See the full list of travel grants
Here's what some of our students had to say about their time abroad:
"The exchange student life has been full of joy as we became close to one another and I have understood that diversity brings us closer."
Lenka (Finland)
"It has completely changed me as a person. Being given the opportunity to place myself in another environment in another country, along with many other international students, is something I will never forget."
Leanne (The Netherlands)
"I can now say I have friends from every corner of the world! Having all these friends enabled me to pick up a new language as well! It was such a valuable experience."
Toby (Canada)
"Norway is an adventurous place with nature and outdoor activities. The university course was flexible, and I appreciated the feedback I received for my work. The Norwegians I met were friendly and seemed to be interested in other cultures. My favourite places in Oslo were the Viking ship museum, Sognsvann Lake, and the ski jump. It has been an adventurous experience for me - one that I'll remember for years to come."
Aaron Wallace (Norway)
"I had various opportunities to meet Dutch students, but also many other international students living there, and learned about their cultures. The programme was fun! We worked on designing an innovative solution for a real-world problem, and also enjoyed study trips to Barcelona, Antwerp and Dusseldorf. I have learned many things - the most important being how to apply what I've learned in the real world."
Anushka Monteiro (The Netherlands)