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Study Abroad

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Adventure awaits

You can study, work or volunteer at one of our partner institutions around the world. If you're a visiting exchange or study abroad student, come and experience academic life in the UK, the Essex way.

Studying or working abroad gives you the chance to immerse yourself in another culture, develop your independence and boost your confidence, giving you an enormous advantage when you enter the global job market.

Choose your international experience and let the adventure begin. The Essex Abroad team will be here to support you every step of the way!

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Incoming students

For students visiting us from abroad

Find all the info you need when you come to study at Essex from abroad.
Year or term abroad

For Essex students wanting to study abroad

Check out our exchange finder to explore all countries you can study in.
Summer abroad

For Essex students wanting to spend the summer abroad

We can help find you a placement to work, volunteer or study abroad

Why choose
Study Abroad?

Relationships with over 150 institutions worldwide
Dedicated team of staff who will support you throughout your journey
We have a wide range of programmes from 1 week to 1 year
IIE Generation Study Abroad Commitment Partner
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Is language a concern?

We have you covered.

Through our award-winning Languages for All programme, Essex students are entitled to learn a language alongside their degree, at no extra cost for one year. Depending on which campus, students can choose from a wide range of languages including Arabic, British Sign Language, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin Chinese, Russian and Spanish. This course is designed to equip you with essential language skills so you can live, study or work abroad for a short time.

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Find out more

We run lots of different sessions throughout the year to provide you with essential information about going abroad. From first year and second year briefings to funding chats and country low-downs, we've got it covered.

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Get in touch
Essex Abroad You can visit us in person at our office on Square 2, Colchester campus. Opening hours are below. If you are based at Southend campus or want to chat to us outside of these times, then book a remote call using the link below.
Monday - 11.00am to 1.00pm, Tuesday - 11.00am to 1.00pm and 2pm to 3pm, Wednesday - CLOSED, Thursday 11.00am to 1.00pm and 2pm to 3pm, Fridays -11.00am to 1.00pm and 2pm to 3pm.
Telephone: 01206 872632

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