All students at Bath have the opportunity to study abroad, no matter what course you choose. Taking semesters abroad means you'll get an understanding of what it’s like to study at another university. It's also a great opportunity for you to travel and embrace a new culture while studying for your degree.
Studying abroad as part of your undergraduate degree
Take the option to study at one of our partner universities for one or two semesters and get valuable international experience.
Experience a different culture and study environment
Studying abroad can offer you a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Improve your career opportunities
Living and studying in a different country can make you more employable.
As well as developing your language skills, studying in a different environment can help you improve your problem solving and communication skills, and give you a better understanding of the world. Having this kind of experience and developing these skills can make you more appealing to employers in increasingly globalised industries.
You're also 9% more likely to achieve a First or 2:1 in your degree1 if you're a UK student and study abroad.
Improve your language skills and make new friends
There's no better way to learn a new language than in a place where it's spoken.
You can take language courses provided by the partner university where you choose to study and have the chance to make new friends from different backgrounds and cultures.
Popular destinations
See some examples of overseas destinations our students have chosen.
Europe
Students often study at institutions in European cities such as:
- France: Paris, Grenoble and Lyon
- Italy: Siena, Rome and Trento
- Spain: Madrid and Zaragoza
- Germany: Munich and Berlin
- Denmark: Copenhagen
Worldwide
Here are some of the popular institutions around the world and the courses they specialise in.
- Canada: HEC Montreal (management)
- USA: Illinois University (management) and Texas (management and pharmacy)
- Australia: University of Queensland (management and science)
- Singapore: Nanyang Technological University (science, management and economics)
- Chile: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile (PoLIS and management)
Please note your actual options will depend on the course and individual circumstances.
Explore your options
We have exchange agreements with partner institutions in a number of countries in Europe and worldwide.
When you start studying at Bath, contact your departmental exchange coordinator to find out if you are eligible and how to apply.
Europe and the Erasmus+ Programme
We fully support the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) and currently have the same credit system in operation for our programmes. This means your qualifications will be understood both at Bath and in other European countries.
Bath has been awarded an Erasmus charter to take part in the Erasmus+ Programme which enables you to apply for funding to support your study abroad.
Funding for activity in 2019/20 and 2020/21 is confirmed. The UK's continued participation in the Erasmus+ scheme after this, will depend on the outcome of the ongoing negotiations. We will update this page as soon as we know more.
Worldwide exchange programmes
We have exchange agreements with partner institutions in Argentina, Australia, Canada, Chile, Hong Kong, Mexico, New Zealand, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, USA and Uruguay.
Erasmus+
The European Union's Erasmus+ programme is a funding scheme to support activities in the fields of education, training, youth and sport.
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Find study abroad opportunitiesContact us
If you have any questions about studying abroad as part of your undergraduate degree, please contact us via email or telephone.
International Mobility Office
- According to Universities UK International 'Stand Out' report