Study Abroad

Continue your university adventure in another country.

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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, independence and add new skills to your CV.

Where can I go?

You can use this list to find out the overseas partners where students from all Lancaster departments have studied abroad previously. These lists are only a guide on previous Study Abroad destinations are places available at overseas partners can vary each year.

Where can I go?

Costs

There are costs associated with studying abroad. See the tabs below for more information.

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Tuition Fees

You pay tuition fees to Lancaster University during your study period and you do not pay any tuition fees to your host university.
If you study abroad for a full year, you pay 15%* of your normal tuition fee to Lancaster. For home students, this is £1,385 for 2024/25. If you study abroad for one term, you will be charged your full tuition fee (100%).

It is expected that tuition fees for 2025/26 will be announced in Spring 2025. For updated information please refer to our UK and EU fees webpage.

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Living Costs

If you study abroad outside of the EU, you will be required to prove that you have funding to support yourself. Cost will vary by country.

You do not have to have the full amount required in your bank account. You can show you have funds from different sources including your student loan, savings, scholarships, bursaries or from family.

Country Cost in local currency Cost in Pounds (£)
USA US $14,358 - $28,299 £11,743 – £23,240
Australia AUD $27,390 Approx. £15,598
Canada CND $10,164+ £6,000+
New Zealand NZD $20,000 Approx. £10,470 +flights
Hong Kong HKD $120,000 Approx. £12,700

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Other costs

It is compulsory for you to have medical insurance when you are studying abroad. Depending on the country you are going to, this may mean taking out the host university's policy, a national student policy or finding your own.

You are covered by Lancaster University's emergency travel policy when you are overseas. However, this is not a general health policy. You can see what is covered by the University's insurance policy, which can be found on the students' Study Abroad Moodle page, so you will also need appropriate travel insurance to cover your personal possessions while you are away.

If you decide to study abroad, you will receive further information during the year before you go overseas.

There may be funding available (e.g. Turing Scheme) for you to apply to help fund your experience abroad.

How do I apply?

You apply through UCAS for degrees with Study Abroad in the title e.g. History (Study Abroad). If this is not available for your subject area, you apply when you start your degree. Some degree schemes do not allow a year or term abroad. The relevant department can confirm what is possible. There are limited options to study abroad for a term only. Below is a timeline for students studying abroad (excluding students studying in the School of Global Affairs).

Study Abroad application process at Lancaster

For most students, the Study Abroad application process once you are a Lancaster student will begin at the start of year 2. However, we want to make sure students are as prepared as possible for when the application process starts, so the Global Experiences team will deliver a number of information sessions throughout year 1, and you will also be invited to social events with Lancaster students who have previously completed the Study Abroad programme, as well as incoming exchange students from our partner universities and countries around the world where you may travel to for your placement.

The table below gives an outline of what the Study Abroad application cycle at Lancaster will look like for you in the year before you study abroad.

Please note that there are a small number of degree schemes where the options to study overseas is in year 2, and so this application cycle will take place in your 1st year at Lancaster. Please check your course pages for further information.

October/November

If you were admitted to the University on a Study Abroad degree scheme or if you are on a standard Lancaster degree scheme but want to study abroad, you should contact your Departmental Study Abroad Adviser to express an interest in participating.

November/December

The Global Experiences Office holds general information sessions for all students interested in studying abroad during November. There are also specific information and drop-in sessions starting in December about how much it costs to study abroad and immigration requirements. You then research exchange universities that are available for your department.

You will be asked to provide your Departmental Study Abroad Advisor with a shortlist of your preferred universities by the end of the Michaelmas term.

January/February

Your Departmental Study Abroad Advisor will allocate you a place by mid-January.

February/March

The Global Experiences Office will send you information about how to apply to your host university. Applications are submitted by the end of Lent term.

May/June

You will receive your acceptance documents from your host university. Once you have received these documents, you must apply for your visa.

June/July

The Global Experiences Office will hold pre-departure briefings for students who are studying abroad. Attendance at one of these is compulsory.

You will be told if you have fulfilled the academic requirements to study abroad following the Exam Boards in the Summer term.

If you are studying in the USA, you will have to go to the US Embassy for an interview.

July/August

If you are studying in Australia or New Zealand, you will leave for your year abroad.

August/September

If you are studying in the USA, Canada, Europe or Asia, you will leave for your year abroad.

Frequently asked questions

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Get in touch

Lancaster University Global Experiences

Welcome Centre, Bowland College, Lancaster University LA1 4YT

Email: globalexperiences@lancaster.ac.uk

Telephone: +44 (0)1524 592035

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