Incoming Exchange Students

We are delighted that you are considering coming to University of Staffordshire for your exchange.

Our Go Abroad Team will manage your nomination (from your home institution) and when this has been received, the Admissions Team will be in touch. Please note we do not accept direct applications.

Admissions

Your nomination will be sent to our Admissions Team who will be in touch to request the relevent application documents from you.  Please ensure that you upload all requested documents as failure to do so will cause delay.

Our Admissions staff will support you with visa and immigration advice. To familiarise yourself with the process, you can check out their guide to the international application journey.

Please also take note of our English Language Requirements for international students.

Module Selection

Exchange students can choose modules from within their field of study as detailed in your home university nomination. Please note you are not able to study modules from across different programmes or departments.

Once you have completed our application process a full list of module options will be provided. 

Transcripts

From July 2022 all students on a taught award delivered in the UK will receive a Higher Education Achievement Report (HEAR).  Paper transcripts can only be provided on request and may incur a charge for production.  The HEAR allows graduates to digitally share an authentic record of their studies with agencies and employers, providing more flexibility than paper transcripts.  We also feel that providing transcripts digitally is a more sustainable approach. Visit our HEAR page for more information.

We have a dedicated Student Support team ready to welcome you to the university. However if you have any questions prior to your exchange please feel free to contact us on goabroad@staffs.ac.uk

Accommodation Services

The university has its own university managed accommodation.  No matter which halls you choose, you’ll be right in the heart of campus. 

Many of our incoming study-exchange students use Greenpad for their accommodation needs as they are visiting us short term.  Greenpad is owned and run by the Students’ Union, GreenPad is a free service for students to secure good quality and affordable accommodation.

Many International students choose to stay in Poulson House and London House, which are modern halls of residence managed by Greenpad.  Poulson House consists of studio living and London House is a combination of studios and flats with communal areas. 

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