International experience and mobility

Among many advantages, international experiences help develop soft skills, intercultural understanding and improve employability. We work with UK universities to increase the number of students who can access these beneficial experiences.

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29 April 2025 UUKi publications

Gone international: a new generation

Gone international: a new generation explores the impact of studying, working and volunteering abroad on students’ academic success and career outcomes.

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7 July 2025 International

Gone international: a new generation and direction for mobility in Europe

The UK is entering a new phase in its relationship with the European Union (EU). To get this right, we need to be informed by evidence.

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10 May 2018 International

10 May 2018 International

Gone International: expanding opportunities

This report compares the academic and employment outcomes of mobile and non-mobile undergraduate students of the 2015–16 graduating cohort. For the first time it looks at the impact of short-term mobility and students from disadvantaged backgrounds.
11 June 2015 International

11 June 2015 International

Gone International: Mobile students and their outcomes

This cohort study looks at the academic attainment and employment outcome differences between mobile and non-mobile students who graduated in 2012–13 and responded to the Destination of Leavers in Higher Education survey.
16 September 2020 UUKi blog

16 September 2020 UUKi blog

How my experience with the Thouron Award led to a role at a law firm in New York

Amelia shares her experience of the Thouron Award, and how it helped her to get a job in New York
21 March 2022 UUKi publications

21 March 2022 UUKi publications

How the climate crisis affects internationalisation

Report of a survey into internationalisation and climate action.
28 October 2019 UUKi blog

28 October 2019 UUKi blog

How the Thouron Award provides an alumni network like no other

A Thouron alumna explains the opportunities provided by the US scholarship programme.
1 February 2024 UUKi blog

1 February 2024 UUKi blog

How the University of Westminster is expanding global opportunities for students

The University of Westminster explain their institution's approach to expanding global opportunities to all students.
10 October 2019 UUKi blog

10 October 2019 UUKi blog

How to support students to make the most of their global experience

School Employability Manager for Arts and Humanities and Director of NTU Global at Nottingham Trent University discuss wrap around activities to a mobility programme in Mexico.
23 April 2024 UUKi blog

23 April 2024 UUKi blog

IHEF 2024 forward look: Griff Ryan, Universities UK International

Griff Ryan, UUKi Policy Advisor, previews the global mobility session at International Higher Education Forum 2024.
5 February 2021 Brexit

5 February 2021 Brexit

Immigration rules after Brexit

The UK and EU have agreed visa-free travel for tourist visits of up to 90 days within a 180-day period. However, there are additional actions which might be required if travelling to the EU for work or study, even for a short period of time. For instance, a visa, work permit or other documentation might be needed.

International experience and mobility

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