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Global Connections

As a Staffordshire University student, you have a chance to study and work abroad during your time studying with us. Participating in study or work experience abroad will support you in gaining new skills, developing transversal skills and enhancing your employability. You will be able to make new friends and enhance your intercultural awareness.

In the past, our students have travelled to many places across the world using our global professional networks, from the cosmopolitan cities of Spain, to the bustling streets of Vietnam.

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Study abroad and work placements

Find out about global opportunities from your course, including work placements, and opportunities with our global partner universities.
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Global experiences

Ever wanted to volunteer overseas? Or perhaps you want to gain some work experience with a paid placement - we have a wide range of global opportunities available to our students.

Funding and support

Find out about the various ways we can support you with your international adventures.

Incoming exchange students

Looking to study at Staffordshire University short term from overseas? Take a look whats on offer.

Why study abroad?

Study and work-experience abroad is a great way to enrich your studies, improve your employability, and it gives you a stepping stone to travel to parts of the world you may never have considered visiting before. Whatever course you’re studying, the world is yours to experience and our dedicated Global Connections team will help you take advantage of this fantastic opportunity during your time with us.

Check out our six reasons to go global

What our students say

Watch the videos below and see for yourself the adventures enjoyed in Vietnam by Staffordshire University students, plus hear top tips for working abroad from Staffs student Victoria.

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British University Vietnam, Hanoi

British University Vietnam, Hanoi

Istinye University - Istanbul

Istinye University - Istanbul

Ondokuz Mayis University - Turkey

Ondokuz Mayis University - Samsun, Turkey

Universtie Pompeu Fabra - Barcelona

Universtie Pompeu Fabra - Barcelona

Tampere University of Applied Science - Finland

Tampere University of Applied Science - Finland

Nippon Sport Science University - Tokyo

Nippon Sport Science University - Tokyo

Interested?

The Global Connections team at Staffordshire University supports programmes and opportunities worldwide, including:

  • Study Abroad, where you complete part of your degree programme at a university abroad for 1 semester or an academic year.
  • Volunteering placements abroad.
  • Work experience placements abroad, from 4 weeks to an entire year – ideal if your course has a Placement Year option.
  • Short visits and conferences abroad led by academic staff.

We can support you with finding the right experience considering how far you want to travel, identifying the length of time you would like to spend abroad and sourcing funding to support your international experience. 

Come and chat to us!

To find out more about the opportunities we offer, get in contact with Wendy in our Global Connections team, who is dedicated to helping you find the experience that’s right for you.

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