With 300 university partners across the world, the University of Birmingham offers students a wealth of opportunities to study, research, work or volunteer abroad.
Going abroad is a time of personal and academic development. It is proven to increase employability. It is also time to meet new people, try new things, learn new cultures and get as much from student life as possible. It’s time to venture and thrive!
Explore your options for both short-term and long-term experiences, depending on your academic programme and personal circumstances.
Year and Semester Abroad
Year 1 and Year 2 students are invited to explore a wide range of exciting options for Year and Semester Abroad, including exchange programmes at our university partners globally and study at the University of Birmingham’s campus in Dubai.
Go Global Summer
All students can apply for a variety of truly transformative short-term experiences internationally: academic summer schools, language courses, research placements, volunteering or internships included in the Go Global Summer 2025 programme.
Go Global Virtual
We have a growing offering of virtual opportunities for students to engage in. Virtual opportunities are a great chance to become a global citizen from the comfort of home. They are chances to meet a wide range of international students, build networks, dive into different approaches to academia, and expand your horizons. Please find the latest ones on offer for all UoB students to take part in on our Go Global Virtual canvas page.
Our Go Global Team is here to help you get started.
Contact us
Year/semester enquiries: goglobal@contacts.bham.ac.uk
Summer enquiries: goglobalsummer@contacts.bham.ac.uk
Contact your Departmental Exchange Tutors
You can also follow us on Instagram @myglobalstory