Internationalise your DMU degree! As part of your undergraduate degree, you can spend a year studying abroad at one of DMU’s partner universities across the globe, in Europe, North America and Asia. As well as experiencing a new culture and enhancing your studies, receiving formal recognition as part of your degree title will help you stand out in the job market.
Check out this page and click the boxes below to find out more information about studying on exchange.
Eligibility
Most full-time, degree-seeking undergraduate students at DMU can choose to study at a range of universities globally for a full academic year. Students on programmes that are externally accredited are recommended to check with their programme leader if they are eligible, prior to applying.
Applications to participate on student exchange are submitted in the second year (Level 5) of undergraduate study. Accepted students are then required to complete their final year (Level 6) of studies upon returning from the year abroad. Please note, studying on exchange is an additional year that extends your degree duration to four years in total.
Application dates
Applications to study on exchange for the 2024-25 academic year are now closed. Applications to study on exchange in the 2025-26 academic year will open on Monday 21 October 2024 and close on Monday 13 January 2025.
Where can I go?
You can choose to study at one of our overseas partner universities listed below. For guidance on how to select a university to apply for, please refer to our application guidance. We also recommend checking out our partner matrix which gives a quick overview of where you can go based on your programme of study.
Student stories
Below you can read case studies written by students who have spent a year studying abroad…
Why study abroad?
Studying overseas is an unforgettable experience that can offer you a wide range of benefits. Students that spend time abroad report personal growth, cultural learning and language skill development as some of the positive outcomes. Research conducted by various bodies such as UUKi also indicates that…
Students who go abroad are 9% more likely to gain a 1st or 2:1 degree
Students who go abroad are 20% less likely to be unemployed, compared to those who didn’t go abroad
Those in work six months after graduation are 10% more likely to be in a ‘graduate’ job earning on average a 7% wage premium