Work abroad
Work abroad during studies, during the summer and up to a year after graduation
Working abroad offers you a unique chance to gain real-world experience in an international setting - whether through course-related placements, summer jobs, or graduate roles. These opportunities help build professional networks, enhance CVs, and develop key skills like adaptability, communication, and cultural awareness.
From short-term internships to longer placements, students can explore global industries while receiving financial support through schemes like Turing. Graduates can also take advantage of international job markets, opening doors to exciting careers around the world.
The international office works closely with the Solent Careers to support students with these opportunities.
Explore the SOL page to find out more about working abroad
Visas
Since Brexit, UK nationals require a visa to work in most countries in the world. Each country will have its own requirements and therefore we are unable to advise, but your employer should be able to support you. You can find out more by visiting the Foreign and Development Office’s travel advice pages and searching for the country of your choice.
How to receive Turing funding
- Enrol on the Turing funding for work abroad SOL page.
- If you have graduated and no longer have access to SOL, please contact international.mobility@solent.ac.uk.
- Apply via Gateway, choose Turing funding – Work abroad.
- You will need to upload your learning agreement/work contract and your evidence of disadvantaged status.
- Ensure your arrival form is signed.
- Ensure your departure form is signed.
- Complete the feedback survey.
Funding explained
Download the spreadsheet to calculate how much you could get.
Turing funding starts at £12 a day, up to £23 a day, depending on whether you are considered disadvantaged, the placement last more or less than 56 days, and your destination.
You will be considered disadvantaged if you receive full maintenance from Student Finance or can evidence a household income below £25,000 a year.
Students who are considered to be disadvantaged will receive an extra £4 per day 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.
Examples:
- France: £250
- Spain: £250
- Norway: £250
- Germany: £250
- Greece: £325
- USA: £745
- Canada: £745