Study or work abroad
Most undergraduate courses recognise and support opportunities to study or work abroad through the UK Government's Turing Scheme
Study or work abroad
Why study or work abroad?
With Kingston University, you could spend part of your degree studying or working in a different country. This is a fantastic opportunity to explore a different way of life. Plus, it demonstrates flexibility and the ability to take on a challenge – both skills that are highly valued by employers.
The decision to study or work abroad can be life changing. You'll get to travel, make new friends, learn a new language, improve your self-confidence and significantly improve your employability.
Fewer than 8% of UK students currently study abroad as part of their degree, so this kind of experience will put you among an elite group of enterprising students.
How much does it cost?
The great news is: you benefit from a tuition fee reduction and a bursary or grant, and if you are working abroad you receive this grant in addition to your salary. The programme is designed to be accessible and affordable:
- Kingston students never pay tuition fees to the host university
- students who go abroad for a full year get a significant tuition fee reduction
- all students going abroad receive a Turing Grant to assist with costs. There is also a means-tested travel grant available
- many of our destinations have a lower cost of living than Kingston
Find out more about Turing Scheme funding.
Where can I study abroad?
As part of the Turing Scheme, students can apply to study abroad at any of our partner universities as long as they have been approved for their subject areas. We have partners in over 30 countries, spanning five continents.
An exchange year can be a chance to learn a new language or improve your current language skills. However, you don't always need a second language to study abroad as many courses are taught in English. You can choose to study abroad for a full academic year or just for a semester.
Kingston School of Art students
| Country | Institution | Subject areas |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | FH JOANNEUM University of Applied Sciences | Graphic Design, Illustration Animation, Interior Design, Product and Furniture Design |
| Austria | Academy of Fine Arts Vienna | Fine Art |
| Belgium | University College Ghent | Graphic Design,Fashion, Illustration Animation |
| Cyprus | University of Nicosia | English Language, English Literature, Media and Communication |
| Czech Republic | Academy of Arts, Architecture and Design in Prague | Graphic Design, Illustration Animation, Fashion, Interior, Product and Furniture Design |
| Czech Republic | Charles University | Art and Design History |
| Denmark | Design School, Kolding | Illustration Animation, Fashion, Product and Furniture Design |
| France | Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Arts Décoratifs (ENSAD), Paris | Graphic Design, Illustration Animation, Interior Design, Product and Furniture Design |
| France | ESAD Ecole Superiere d'art et design Grenoble Valence | Fine Art |
| France | Université Lumière, Lyon II | Drama, Film Cultures, Media and Communication |
| Germany | AMD Akademie Mode & Design | Fashion |
| Germany | University of Europe for Applied Sciences | Graphic Design, Illustration Animation, Film Cultures, Media and Communication |
| Germany | Universitat Duisburg Essen | English Language, English Literature |
| Germany | Hamburg University of Applied Sciences (HAW Hamburg) | Fashion, Graphic Design, Illustration Animation |
| Germany | Kunsthochschule Berlin-Weißensee | Fine Art, Fashion, Graphic Design, Illustration Animation |
| Germany | Muthesius University of Fine Art & Design | Graphic Design, Illustration Animation, Product and Furniture Design |
| Germany | Cologne International School of Design (KISD) | Graphic Design, Illustration Animation, Interior Design, Product and Furniture Design |
| Germany | Fachhochschule für Gestaltung Schwäbish Gmünd | Graphic Design, Product and Furniture Design |
| Germany | Nat'l Academy of Fine Arts (ABK Stuttgart) | Media and Communication, Film Cultures |
| Germany | Technical University of Munich | Architecture |
| Germany | Universitat der Künste Berlin | Fashion, Product and Furniture Design |
| Hungary | Moholy-Nagy University of Art and Design, Budapest | Graphic Design, Illustration Animation, Fashion, Interior Design, Product and Furniture Design |
| Italy | Università Iuav di Venezia (IUAV Venice) | Architecture |
| Italy | Politecnico di Milano | Graphic Design, Interior Design, Fashion |
| Netherlands | Maastricht Academy of Fine Arts & Design | Graphic Design, Illustration Animation, Interior Design, Product and Furniture Design |
| Netherlands | Radboud University | Philosophy |
| Norway | Kristiania University College | Filmmaking, Graphic Design, Interior Design |
| Poland | Jan Matejko Academy Of Fine Arts, Krakow | Graphic Design, Illustration Animation, Interior Design, Product and Furniture Design |
| Portugal | Escola Superior de Artes e Design (ESAD), Porto | Graphic Design, Illustration Animation, Fashion, Interior, Product and Furniture Design |
| Portugal | Universidade de Lisboa | Graphic Design, Product and Furniture Design, Illustration, Fashion |
| Slovenia | University of Ljubljana | Fashion |
| Spain | Bau, Design College of Barcelona | Graphic Design, Illustration Animation, Interior Design |
| Spain | Universidad Carlos III de Madrid | Journalism and Publishing |
| Spain | EASD Escuela de Arte y Superior de Diseño de Valencia | Fashion, Graphic Design, Illustration Animation |
| Spain | Universidad de Vigo | Fine Art, Photography |
| Spain | Elisava Barcelona | Product & Furniture Design, Graphic Design, Interior Design |
| Spain | TAI Madrid | Graphic Design |
| Switzerland | BFH Bern University of Applied Sciences | Graphic Design, Illustration Animation |
| Switzerland | Haute Ecole d'Art et de Design (HEAD), Geneva | Graphic Design, Illustration Animation, Fashion, Interior, Product and Furniture |
| Switzerland | Lucerne University of Applied Science | Fine Art, Illustration Animation, Interior Design |
| Switzerland | Zurich University of Applied Sciences | Architecture |
| Turkey | Bilkent University | English Language, English Literature |
| Turkey | Istanbul Bilgi University | Filmmaking, Film Cultures, Media and Communication, Music Technology |
Business and Social Science students
Health, Science, Social Care and Education students
| Country | Institution | Subject areas |
|---|---|---|
| Cyprus | University of Cyprus | Chemistry |
| Cyprus | University of Nicosia | Biology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology |
| France | Université de Poitiers | Biology, Biochemistry, Biomedical Sciences, Nutrition, Pharmacology |
| Italy | University of Palermo | Biomedical, Biology, Biochemistry |
| Norway | Oslo Metropolitan University | Working with Children and Young People |
| Portugal | University of Porto | Nutrition |
| Spain | University of Valladolid | Chemistry |
| Turkey | Bilkent University | Chemistry |
Engineering, Computing and the Environment students
Work placements
Work placements provide you with the chance to gain valuable practical experience and prepare for the world of work. Placements often take place in your third year. You will then return to Kingston University for your final (fourth) year.
There are many potential benefits to work placements during a degree:
- Professional placements are paid and allow the student to put their skills and knowledge into practice in a 'live' environment.
- Work experience can also provide good ideas on which to base a final year project. Evidence has shown that placement students often achieve a higher class degree.
- Placements also boost career opportunities, as employers are looking for experience on CVs.
- Placement students tend to secure a graduate job more quickly and earn a higher starting salary than those who don't do a placement. In fact, a number of our placement students are offered a graduate job by their placement employer.
- A placement is also a rewarding experience and an enjoyable break from studying, allowing students to earn some money and to come back into their final year with a fresh and enthusiastic outlook.
Each faculty has a specialised placement team which will guide you through the application process. Placement and careers fairs can also provide the opportunity to meet employers on campus.
If you are interested in a work placement, you need to consider this early. You’ll want to apply in plenty of time. We encourage our students to look at work placement opportunities around the world, not just in the UK.
Where can I go to work abroad?
If you secure a work placement anywhere outside the UK, and it is recognised by your faculty, you could be eligible to receive a Turing Grant. This is awarded in addition to any salary offered by your employer.
Depending on your course, and faculty approval, your overseas work placement may be incorporated into an international study exchange year. Or, it may simply be a stand-alone work placement during a summer break or your third year.
Do it, because you will have the best time of your life! It is a unique experience and this is the only time you can do it.
Definitely apply, because if you get the chance to do it, you will have the time of your life!
By deciding to study abroad you will be embarking on an adventure that will change your life. Experience study abroad for yourself and have the best time of your life!
Any questions?
If you want to speak to one of our experts about studying abroad, contact the Study Abroad International Learning Office.
Tel: +44 (0)20 8417 6563
