The BU Study Exchange Programme is a fantastic opportunity to experience a new country and culture during your BU degree. Submit your application before 28 February 2021 to study abroad for a semester at one of our selected partner universities during your second year of your undergraduate study.
If you wish to study abroad during your placement year, final year or at Master’s level, arrangements are made on a case by case basis. Speak to your Programme Leader or Global Engagement Lead/Study Abroad Academic Coordinator to discuss your options.
Opportunities at BU are available through:
- Erasmus+ exchanges – study at a partner university in Europe
- International exchanges – study at a partner university outside of Europe
As part of the application process you’ll need to tell us why this experience will benefit you and why you’d be a great ambassador for Bournemouth University. We will also need evidence of your current academic performance.
How to apply
Find out more, see which destinations are available for your course and complete the application form on our study abroad webpage.
Application deadline
Applications close at midnight on 28 February 2021 for study exchanges taking place in semester one or two of the 2021/2022 academic year.
Funding is available for students undertaking study exchange in Europe (EEA)
If you are interested in studying at a European partner university, you will be eligible to receive Erasmus+ funding to support you during your study exchange. Find out more about the Erasmus+ programme on our Erasmus+ webpage. There is also further information below.
Thinking about volunteering, work experience or a placement abroad?
Erasmus+ funding is also available to support work experience, volunteering or a placement opportunities in European Economic Areas (EEA) between now and 31 May 2023. Find out more on our work overseas webpage.
Brexit and Erasmus+ funding
The UK has now left the EU, however BU has secured Erasmus+ funding until 2023 and therefore, exchanges and overseas placements or voluntary traineeships taking place within Europe can continue to be funded through the Erasmus+ scheme until 31 May 2023.
The UK Government has confirmed that the UK will not be part of the next Erasmus+ programme and is implementing its own national mobility scheme to support study and work overseas in Europe and also beyond. It’s anticipated that the new scheme, called the Turing Programme, will be available from September 2021 onwards. Further details about the new scheme will be shared as more information is received.
COVID-19 and travel implications in 2021/2022 academic year
The current global situation is uncertain and can change rapidly. Although BU expects 2021/2022 exchanges to go ahead as planned there could be sudden changes that can affect travel plans. Students applying to the programme will be supported and decisions will be made on a case-by-case basis dependent on the situation closer to the start of the exchange and could include the option to study at the partner university remotely. Our students’ health and safety are BU’s utmost priority and therefore, the situation will be constantly reviewed to be able to guide and advise students accordingly.
The Global Engagement Mobility Team will be in regular contact with applicants and will communicate any possible changes to the programme and academic support will be given by your dedicated Study Abroad Academic Coordinator.
More information
To find out more, come and meet the Global Engagement Mobility Team at our virtual drop-in sessions on Monday and Wednesday, 1-5pm via MS Teams. Either search ''BU Study and Work Overseas Drop in'' in MS Teams or use this link to access the sessions in MS Teams. Alternatively you can email the team.
