Careers and employability
Study and work abroad
Broaden your horizons, experience new cultures, make yourself more employable
As a Leeds Trinity University student, we actively encourage you to spend time studying abroad.
You'll make new friends, develop new skills and have life-changing experiences.
Students who spend time abroad gain a maturity and outlook that prospective employers love.
You may also have the opportunity to learn or improve a second language.
And going abroad is really affordable.
Study in Australia, Canada, South Korea, Malaysia, USA, France, Germany, Netherland, Italy, Ireland or Spain
I have experienced a new culture, a completely different way of living which has allowed me to become more independent.
I have made some amazing friends from around the world who have helped me to create memories that I’ll never forget.
- Ayesha Raje, BA (Hons) Business and Marketing - went to King's University College in Canada
What are my options?
Semester abroad
You will study one semester of your second year at one of our partner universities.
- You will take modules which match with your LTU course
- This semester counts as part of your degree, but results do not affect your degree classification
- You will get to experience how your discipline is taught in another country
- You will pay tuition fee to LTU as normal – no extra fee for participating in the programme other than travel and usual living expenses
Full year abroad
You will go abroad after second year of your course and study for a full academic year at one our partner universities. You will then return to Leeds Trinity to complete your final year and with all the extra knowledge and experience under your belt will graduate from a four-year course with ‘International’ added to your degree.
- You can study at any partner university so will have a choice between 30+ destinations across the world
- In this extra year you can go in depth in a particular aspect of your academic discipline or mix and match modules from any subject of your interest. You can even learn a new language!
- Your tuition fee for the ‘sandwich-year’ is capped (currently £1,385*). More education at a fraction of the usual cost! And you can still receive student loans.
- Get to the full experience of living in another culture and country and make friends for life.
Short programmes
Short programmes are normally two- to four-week summer or winter schools organised by our partner universities abroad. You’ll travel with other LTU students and will often have a chance to meet likeminded people from around the world.
Short programmes may focus on introducing a new language and culture or be specifically dedicated to one academic area. How about going to Malaysia to learn how to do business in Asia? Or why not spend two weeks in Japan learning Japanese.
Where can I go?
Australia
Notre Dame University of Australia
Located – Fremantle or Sydney campuses
Subject areas – Business, Sociology, Education, English, Health and Nutrition, Humanities, Journalism, Law, Media and Film, Photography, Psychology, Physical Education, Sport Science, Teacher Training
https://www.notredame.edu.au/international/inbound
Australian Catholic University
Located - Melbourne, Brisbane or Sydney campuses
Subject areas - Business, Criminology, Education, English, Health and Nutrition, Humanities, Journalism, Law, Media and Film, Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, Sport Science, Teacher Training
Canada
King's University College
Located - London, Ontario
Subject areas – Business, Criminology, Education, English, Humanities, Physical Education, Sport Science, Education, Social Work, Sociology, Psychology
St Francis Xavier University
Located - Antigonish, Nova Scotia
Subject areas – English, Health & Nutrition, Humanities, Sport Science, Sociology, Psychology
St Paul University
Located - Ottawa
Subject areas – Humanities, Journalism, Media and Film, Psychology
France
Ecole Superieure Ircom
Located – Angers
Subject area – Business, Humanities, Journalism - taught in French
EDC Paris Business School
Loacted - Paris
Subject area – Business
Sciences Po Grenoble
Located - Grenoble
Subject area – Social Sciences, Sport (open for all courses, subject to approval)
http://www.sciencespo-grenoble.fr/ang/admission/international-tracks/
Germany
Hamburg University of Applied Sciences
Located - Hamburg
Subject areas – Business, Education, Health and Nutrition, Media and Film
https://www.haw-hamburg.de/english.html
Ruhr-Universität
Located - Bochum
Subject areas – Business, English, Humanities, Media and Film, Sociology
http://www.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/index_en.htm
Universität Bremen
Located - Bremen
Subject area – Media and Film
https://www.uni-bremen.de/en.html
Hungary
Budapest Metropolitan University
Located - Budapest
Subject area – Business, Humanities, Journalism, Media and Film, Photography, Psychology, Sociology
Ireland
University College Cork
Located - Cork
Subject area – Business, Computer Science, Criminology, Education, English, Health and Nutrition, Humanities, Journalism, Media and Film, Sociology, Psychology
Italy
Università di Perugia
Located - Perugia
Subject areas – Business, Computer Science, Education, English, Humanities, Journalism, Law, Sociology, Teacher Training – taught in Italian
Japan
Yokohama City University
Located - Yokohama
Subject areas – Business, Japanese Language and Culture
https://www-user.yokohama-cu.ac.jp/~english/
Kanagawa University
Located – Hiratsuka or Yokohama campuses
Subject areas – Business, Languages
Malaysia
Taylor's University
Located – Kuala Lumpur (Selangor)
Subject areas – Business, Computer Science, English, Journalism, Media and Film, Photography, Psychology
Netherlands
Tilburg University
Located - Tilburg
Subject areas – Business, Criminology, Humanities, Journalism, Law, Sociology
https://www.tilburguniversity.edu/
South Korea
Sogang University
Located - Seoul
Subject areas – Business, Computer Science, English, Humanities, Journalism, Media and Film, Sociology, Psychology
Spain
Universidad CEU San Pablo
Located - Madrid
Subject areas – Business, Health and Nutrition, Journalism, Law, Media and Film,
Universidad Católica de Murcia
Located - Murcia
Subject areas – Business, English, Humanities, Physical Education, Sport Science, Teacher Training
Sweden
Göteborg University
Located - Gothenburg
Subject area – Journalism, Sociology, Psychology
https://www.gu.se/en/social-sciences
USA
Bellarmine University
Located - Louisville, Kentucky
Subject areas – Business, Computer Science, Criminology, English, Health and Nutrition, Humanities, Media and Film, Physical Education, Sociology, Sport Science, Teacher Training
High Point University
Located - High Point, North Carolina
Subject areas – Business, Computer Science, Criminology, Education, English, Health and Nutrition, Humanities, Journalism, Media and Film, Photography, Physical Education, Sociology, Sport Science, Teacher Training
Lock Haven University
Located - Lock Haven, Pennsylvania
Subject areas – Business, Computer Science, Criminology, Education, English, Journalism, Media and Film, Photography, Physical Education, Sociology, Sport Science, Teacher Training
University of the Incarnate Word
Located - San Antonio;
Subject areas – Business, Computer Science, Humanities, Journalism, Law, Media and Film, Photography, Physical Education, Sociology, Sport Science, Teacher Training
Upper Iowa University
Located - Fayette, Iowa
Subject areas – Business, Computer Science, Criminology, Education, English, Journalism, Physical Education, Sociology, Sport Science, Teacher Training
Fees and Funding
Leeds Trinity is committed to making studying abroad affordable for every student. Study Abroad team will work with you on an individual basis, advising on suitable destinations and funding schemes. The sections below could be accordion
Tuition fees
Students participating in the study abroad will pay tuition fees the same way as any other student, directly to Leeds Trinity University. Tuition fee for ‘sandwich year’ abroad is capped at 15% of the normal fee. You will not pay any tuition fees to the partner institution. Some universities may however charge for additional things such as books, Student Union membership and International Student Orientation Programme.
Student grants and loans
UK students can usually apply for a Maintenance Loan to help pay for living costs while studying abroad and a Tuition Fee Loan. You may be entitled to a travel grant to help with some extra costs like.
Erasmus+
Erasmus+ grants are available to students studying at one of LTU's Erasmus+ partners in Europe. Eligible students receive a grant of ca £350/month which helps you pay for your living costs abroad. Extra funding is available for students with special needs and for those from disadvantaged backgrounds. Our current Erasmus programme is running until May 2022.
Inspiring Futures
Leeds Trinity University's Inspiring Futures Programme can offer financial support for undergraduate students who study abroad at our partner universities outside of Europe and are not eligible for Erasmus+ funding. Find out more here.
Any students who study abroad and do not receive either the Inspiring Futures or Erasmus+ funding are eligible to receive a Leeds Trinity University Travel Award of £250.
Partner University Scholarships
Some of our partner institutions offer merit-based scholarships for incoming exchange students. We help you to apply for these alongside any other funding.
Accommodation
In many cases, your host university will provide you with accommodation options once you are accepted onto the course programme.
This is arranged and paid for directly between you and your host university.
In some instances, you will have to find your own private accommodation where the host is unable to offer university accommodation to incoming exchange students.
If you're considering a semester abroad, we advise against signing a year's contract for privately rented accommodation in Leeds, which avoids you having to pay double-rent for your semester abroad.
Instead, you can stay in our halls for the semester you're here.
When do I apply?
Depending on when you would like to go abroad following deadlines apply:
First year 31 January – for Semester 1
Second year 30 September – for Semester 2
Second year 31 January – for Academic Year
Short study abroad programmes have different application deadlines announced at the time.
Want to find out more?
Contact our Study Abroad team: studyabroad@leedstrinity.ac.uk
How to Apply
Here is our simple 5-step guide to get you from Trinity to anywhere in the world:
1. Research
Start by researching potential study abroad destinations. Attend study abroad info sessions, application workshops and get one-to-one support from Study Abroad Officer at myFuture office. Consider available modules, cost of living and support available.
2. Talk to your Academic Department
Consult your Study Abroad Co-ordinator to prepare a proposed study package. They can help with selection of modules abroad and ensure that you are academically well-equipped. Start by researching potential study abroad destinations. Attend study abroad info sessions, application workshops and get one-to-one support from Study Abroad Officer at myFuture office. Consider available modules, cost of living and support available.
3. Apply
Complete Study Abroad Application Form and submit it by relevant deadline to myFuture.
Your application must be signed by Study Abroad Co-ordinator in your department.
Deadlines:
January 31 – Year Abroad and Semester 1
September 30 – Semester 2
4. Apply to Partner University
Your application will be approved by LTU Study Abroad Panel within 2 weeks. Now it is time to submit all relevant documentation to Partner University. Study Abroad team will assist you to make sure nothing is missed.
5. Prepare to Travel
When Partner University has admitted you, it is time to arrange all practical elements like visa (if required), flights and accommodation abroad. We are here to support you every step of the way and will help you prepare for the experience of a lifetime.
