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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5 August 2021 International research collaboration

Globalink Research Internships, Canada

Globalink Research Internship is a competitive Canadian internship programme that gives UK undergraduate students the opportunity to conduct research abroad as part of their degree

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19 July 2021 UUKi blog

The Thouron Award: an opportunity to learn again

A Thouron scholar shares thoughts on taking part in the US scholarship programme.

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24 June 2021 International experience and mobility

24 June 2021 International experience and mobility

Shorter mobility programmes break down barriers to participation and deliver impact, finds new report

Read about the findings of our short-term mobility report.
24 June 2021 UUKi publications

24 June 2021 UUKi publications

Short-term mobility, long-term impact: inclusive international opportunities of less than four weeks

Supported by case studies and focus groups drawn from universities across the UK, this report reviews impact and benefits of short-term mobility programmes and identifies models of good practice.
16 June 2021 UUKi publications

16 June 2021 UUKi publications

Internationalisation at home - developing global citizens without travel

This report looks at international activities delivered at home, showcasing impactful programmes, benefits and good practice.
20 April 2021 UUKi blog

20 April 2021 UUKi blog

You can’t create virtual exchange overnight: what we have learnt from moving international experiences online

Head of Global Mobility at De Montfort University shares lessons learned from delivering online mobility experiences during the Covid-19 pandemic.
18 February 2021 Brexit

18 February 2021 Brexit

UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement: implications for universities

The UK government has reached an agreement with the European Union on a future relationship which entered into force on 1 May 2021. The wide-reaching agreement has several implications for universities, their staff and students.
11 February 2021 International

11 February 2021 International

Student mobility after Brexit

The UK government decided not to seek participation in the new Erasmus+ programme. The UK government will instead launch the Turing scheme.
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.
21 January 2021 Brexit

21 January 2021 Brexit

Changes for EU and EEA students

Information on the changes to fees, immigration, Erasmus+ for EU, EEA and EFTA students studying in the UK.
21 January 2021 Brexit

21 January 2021 Brexit

Changes for EU students in the UK: FAQs on fees, immigration, Erasmus+

Information accurate as of June 2021.

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