A world of opportunity at Lancaster and abroad: live and learn with people from different cultures while sharing ideas and perspectives. Connect, explore and discover.
A student in Australia during their year abroad.
Follow in the footsteps of hundreds of Lancaster students who have studied abroad as part of their degree for a year or term. As well as experiencing another culture, you will grow in confidence and independence, and add new skills to your CV.
If you want to study at Lancaster University for a summer school, one semester or a full academic year, explore this page to find out more.
Study abroad and global summer schools at Lancaster
Photograph: Student: Kelsey in Missouri, USA
Travel during the vacation periods with fellow Lancaster students to destinations around the world, or take part in a summer school run by one of our global academic partners. Immerse yourself in the colourful nature of cultural exchange, explore a new country and gain perspective on global issues.
Photograph: Student: Joe in Inhambane, Mozambique
We believe that cost should not be a barrier to global experiences. That’s why we offer a number of different grants to support students to travel, whether it’s for a field course to Europe, a summer school in Canada or a year in Australia. We are also proud to announce that Lancaster University has successfully been granted the Turing Scheme funding for 2024/2025. Additionally, there is also funding available for recent graduates taking part in overseas work, research, volunteering and internship opportunities.
"Lancaster University has put the world at my fingertips. I travelled to the United States and China, yet Lancaster brings the world to campus as well via a diverse range of culturally immersive events and fun, engaging societies!" Alex Hunter 2016-2019, BA Politics & International Relations
"Going to a university where I have met and become close friends with people from all over the world, as well as giving me the opportunity to travel to Malaysia, has been an incredibly eye-opening and humbling experience." Gerta Ramaj 2015-2018, LLB Law
"My study abroad year has made my experience at Lancaster a global one. Oregon State was an adventure, and my home away from home - made up of friends from across the world, diverse cultures, new ways of learning and a whole lot of fun" Hayley Keohane 2015-2018, MSci Geography
"My university experience has definitely been enhanced by engaging with people from different cultures in the global communities. It has given me the opportunity to broaden my horizons and make friends for life." Niamh Bush 2016-2019, BA Linguistics and English Language
“Being able to be part of a global community at Lancaster has enriched my time here. From living with people from a variety of different cultures in college life, to be being able to experience once in a lifetime trips, my Lancaster experience is truly global.” Molly McDonough 2015-2018, BA International Relations
Coming to Lancaster is all about broadening your horizons, learning new subjects, finding new perspectives and discovering new experiences as part of a community that reaches around the world.
You'll rub shoulders with students from over 100 countries, so you'll have every chance to make international connections of your own, on your course, in societies or socially.
Students in one of the chemistry labs.
Each year Lancaster University hosts an online conference bringing together undergraduate students from around the Lancaster Partnership to showcase and celebrate research they have conducted – whether as part of a dissertation, internship, placement, or coursework.
Lancaster is constantly developing partnerships worldwide to ensure it delivers teaching that takes students to the frontiers of knowledge and produces graduates who can compete in a global job market.
Our teaching partnersLancaster University Global Experiences
Welcome Centre, Bowland College, Lancaster University LA1 4YT
Email: globalexperiences@lancaster.ac.uk
Telephone: +44 (0)1524 592035
