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GO Study: Full Year Hub

Durham University offers a range of fantastic full-year study opportunities for both undergraduates and postgraduate students. Study abroad allows you to spend part of your degree programme at an institution in a different country. You could spend a year studying at one of our European partner institutions through the European Exchange scheme or outside Europe at one of our Non European Exchange partners.
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Europe Guide

25-26 European Exchange Guidance and Application

Applications for the European Exchange Programme are open from 10 January 2025 and close on Friday 14 February 2025 (12 noon). Click the links below for the European Exchange Guide and to apply online. Please ensure you read the guidance before applying.

25-26 European Exchange Guide for Students European Exchange Application Form
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Apply for a non-European Study Abroad place

Applications are now closed for 25/26 Study Abroad places on our Non-European exchange programme.

Click here to find out how to apply Click here for the application guide

#DUGlobalOpportunities on Social Media

See student stories, pictures from DU undergraduates abroad and keep up to date with the latest opportunities available by following #DUglobalopportunities on social media

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GO Full Year Study: Step by Step

How does it work?

Find out details of how full-year GO study works

Where can I go?

Find out about Durham's partner universities

How to apply

Find out the application process

Preparing to go

What students must do pre-departure

Currently Abroad

Help and resources for students abroad

Returning Students

Find out what to do on your return
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Study Abroad - key dates

Mid/Late October 

Virtual Global Opportunities Fair

Open to all students to find out more about studying abroad. Slides and presentations from the latest event are available here: Global Opportunities Fair
Mid-November

Non European Exchange Application Deadline

Apply via the online form. Allocations will be confirmed by the International Office.

December

(before Christmas)

Your allocated Non European Exchange destination is confirmed

You will be informed of the outcome of your Non European exchange application before Christmas, this may be after term finishes, please check your Durham email account regularly.
Late February 

European Exchange Application Deadline

Apply via the online form. Allocations will be confirmed by the International Office.
January-June 

Non European Exchange applications due to partner universities

This the second step of the Non-European Exchange application process, where students complete applications and registration directly with their host university.
January-May

Study Abroad Team meetings with outgoing Non European Exchange students

Meetings with Non European Exchange students will be held first due to deadlines.
March - June 

European Exchange applications due to partner universities

This is the second step of the European Exchange application process, where students complete applications and registration directly with their host university.
April

MLAC Year Abroad Talk

The study abroad team will talk students through the European Exchange funding processes.
June

Complete compulsory pre-departure requirements

Students will be emailed with pre-departure requirements
July-October

Year Long placements begin

Start of year long placements at partner universities/host organisations.