We are committed to ensuring that all DMU Leicester students can access international experiences during their time here at DMU. We offer students the chance to participate in a combination of overseas, on-campus and virtual international experiences.
Who can take part?
Overseas opportunities
Our overseas opportunities are open to full-fee paying students that are currently enrolled and studying on a DMU Leicester undergraduate or postgraduate programme.
On-campus & virtual experiences
Our on-campus & virtual experiences are open to all students enrolled at DMU. You can apply for and participate on multiple opportunities, but priority will be given to first-time applicants.
How many overseas opportunities can I take part in?
If eligible for the opportunity (see the eligibility section in the advert), students can participate in and receive funding for up to two overseas opportunities per academic year (trips taking place between 1 September 2024 and 31 September 2025). This includes:
Who is not eligible?
Whilst we try to be as open and as inclusive as possible, funding and participation on overseas opportunities is based on your student status. The following categories of students are not eligible to take part in our overseas opportunities:
Furthermore, students that have completed or interrupted their studies, or debtors to the university are not able to eligible to participate in any of our opportunities.
Can I apply for more than one trip?
Students are recommended to apply for no more than 2 overseas opportunities in each application round. Further application submissions will not be considered.
What if I am in my final year of study and graduate this year?
Final year students (graduating in summer) are eligible to participate on DMU Global opportunities up until 31 August of that year.
How are selections made?
Selections are made based on your online application, and specifically how you answer the two motivation statements. The Trip Lead will also consider other factors such as your academic performance. Most opportunities have a specific eligibility criteria listed on the advert, and this is used to help review applications.