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Study Abroad: Exchanges
Exchanges are the most popular way to study abroad. Find out where you can go, what you can study and how you can fund your placement.
University exchange programmes
Most of our students who study abroad do so through exchanges. This means living overseas, enrolling and taking classes at a host university and being assessed by their tutors.
The courses you are eligible to study overseas will depend on the course you are enrolled on with us. You’ll need to be getting good grades to be eligible.
Exchanges usually last at least a semester, but more often the whole academic year. Depending on your course and the length of your exchange, the units you study abroad could be part of your existing degree or become an additional fourth year.
You can explore our partner institutions across the European and Worldwide Exchange programmes below. If you have any questions, please contact your subject’s exchange coordinator.
You can also come to one of our drop-in sessions. They are held every Wednesday from 9:00am to 12:00pm or 1:00pm to 4:00pm, in the Business School Student Hub.
Browse European partners by subject
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Arts and humanities
Architecture (Postgraduate)
- École Spéciale d’Architecture
- Higher Institute of Architecture of Venice
- Münster University of Applied Sciences
- Polytechnic University of Milan
Art History
English
- Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences
- Autonomous University of Barcelona
- Babeș-Bolyai University
- Charles University in Prague
- Debrecen University
- Leipzig University
- Paris Cité University
- University of Graz
Fashion
- LISAA - School of Art and Design
- Oslo Metropolitan University
- Saxion University of Applied Sciences
- VIA University College
Film-making
Fine Art
- Academy of Fine Arts in Venice
- Art Academy of Latvia
- European Academy of Art in Brittany
- Nantes School of Art
- Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences - Willem de Kooning Academy
- University of Barcelona
- University of Bergen
- University of Castilla-La Mancha
- University of Lapland
History
Illustration with animation
Information and communications
- Babeș-Bolyai University
- European University Viadrina
- HAW Hamburg
- HU University of Applied Sciences Utrecht
- University of Graz
Interior Design
Languages
- Bordeaux Montaigne University
- ISIT - Institute of Intercultural Management and Communication
- Paris Cité University
- University of Alcalá
- University of Alicante
- University of Limoges
- University of Murcia
- University of Perpignan
- University of Tours
Linguistics
Philosophy
- European University Viadrina
- Jagiellonian University
- Middle East Technical University
- University of Graz
Photography
Politics
Product Design
Sociology
- European University Viadrina
- HU University of Applied Sciences Utrecht
- Lund University
- University of Graz
Textiles in Practice
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Business and law
Business
- Bochum University of Applied Sciences
- Catholic University Lille - IESEG School of Management
- Complutense University of Madrid
- Cracow University of Economics
- EDHEC Business School
- EM Strasbourg Business School
- European University Viadrina
- Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences
- HU University of Applied Sciences Utrecht
- KU Leuven
- La Rochelle University
- Montpellier Business School
- NEOMA Business School
- Pablo de Olavide University
- Roma Tre University
- Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences
- University of Barcelona
- University of Bologna
- Prague University of Economics and Business
- University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland
- University of Groningen
- University of Murcia
- University of Padova
- University of Rome Tor Vergata
Business (postgraduate)
Events, tourism, hospitality business management
Law
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Health and education
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Science and engineering
Biology
Chemistry
Computer games technology
Computer science
- Comenius University in Bratislava
- KEA – Copenhagen School of Design and Technology
- Pan-European University
- University of Barcelona
- University of Castilla-La Mancha
- University of Murcia
Geography
- Comenius University in Bratislava
- Lund University (Human Geography)
- Stockholm University
Mathematics
Browse by country
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Within Europe
Follow the links to learn more about a country, and the exchange partners you could study at:
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Outside Europe
Follow the links to learn more about a country, and the exchange partners you could study at:
Funding your exchange
How much an exchange costs depends on where you go, for how long, what you study and your lifestyle when you get there.
When you take part in an exchange organised by Manchester Metropolitan, you still pay your tuition fees to us - but don’t pay any to your host university.
They may ask you to pay for some study materials, language classes or optional projects, which you will be told about when making your application. And if you’re studying a full year abroad, you may qualify for a substantial reduction in your tuition fees paid to us, which can help with additional expenses.
As you would in the UK, you’ll still have to pay your living costs - accommodation, food and travel - and you may need vaccinations as well as travel and health insurance. You’ll also need to get a visa and a passport, both of which have their own costs.
Living costs very much depend on where you go and for how long. Some countries will need proof that you can pay your living costs when considering your visa application - savings statements, student loan agreements and sponsorship letters all count.
Where to find funding and scholarships
Funding may be available to help with the additional costs of studying abroad. How much you get can also vary quite a lot, from a one off payment of £500 to several thousand pounds during your stay abroad.
Sources of funding include:
- grants and scholarships from schemes such as the Turing Scheme and Butex
- scholarships from host universities
- government travel grants
Other study abroad options
As well as established exchange programmes that we offer to our students, you may have other opportunities to study abroad. These include:
- summer school courses with some of our academic partners
- short study abroad opportunities offered through the Rise programme
- field trips as part of your degree – to see if this is an option please check your course listing
I have made lifelong friends and have had the opportunity to travel to continents I'd never been to. My year abroad has given me more confidence in myself and with the new skills I've gained, I now look forward to what I can accomplish after my degree.
I have made lifelong friends and have had the opportunity to travel to continents I'd never been to. My year abroad has given me more confidence in myself and with the new skills I've gained, I now look forward to what I can accomplish after my degree.
Contact information
Contact us
For more information and advice, get in touch with our friendly team.
Exchange coordinators by subject
ARTS AND HUMANITIES
(EXCLUDING MANCHESTER SCHOOL OF ART)
- English: Helen Nicholson h.nicholson@mmu.ac.uk
- History: Graham Cross G.Cross@mmu.ac.uk
- Information and Communications: Chris Dawson C.Dawson@mmu.ac.uk
- Languages, Linguistics, and TESOL: Tim Leigh (t.leigh@mmu.ac.uk) / Idoya Puig (i.puig@mmu.ac.uk)
- Manchester Fashion Institute: Mike Hansell m.hansell@mmu.ac.uk
- Philosophy: Christopher Thomas c.thomas@mmu.ac.uk
- Public Services: Rory Shand r.shand@mmu.ac.uk
- Politics: Davide Schmid: D.Schmid@mmu.ac.uk
- Sociology / Criminology: Benedicte Brahic b.brahic@mmu.ac.uk
BUSINESS AND LAW
- Finance and Economics: Marja Lahelma-Barnsley M.Lahelma-Barnsley@mmu.ac.uk
- Marketing, International Business and Tourism: Jie Liu j.liu@mmu.ac.uk
- Operations, Technology, Events and Hospitality Management: Rosane Pagano r.pagano@mmu.ac.uk
- People and Performance: Abdullah Faruq a.faruq@mmu.ac.uk
- Strategy, Enterprise and Sustainability: Carolyn Branston C.Branston@mmu.ac.uk
- Law: Jonathan McGahan j.McGahan@mmu.ac.uk
Health and Education
- Early Years and Childhood Studies: Samantha Wilkinson samantha.wilkinson@mmu.ac.uk
- Food and Nutrition: Ajay Patel A.K.Patel@mmu.ac.uk
- Physiotherapy: Smarak Mishra S.Mishra@mmu.ac.uk
- Psychology: Nigel Allmark N.Allmark@mmu.ac.uk
- Social Care: Clive McGoun C.McGoun@mmu.ac.uk
School of Art
- Architecture: Sally Stone s.stone@mmu.ac.uk
- Art History and Curating, Fine Art and Art History: Beccy Kennedy-Schtyk b.kennedy-schtyk@mmu.ac,uk
- Fashion Art Direction: Anze Ermenc a.ermenc@mmu.ac.uk
- Fine Art: Brigitte Jurack B.Jurack@mmu.ac.uk
- Illustration with Animation: Kevin Craig kevin.craig@mmu.ac.uk
- Interior Design: Helen Darnell H.Darnell@mmu.ac.uk
- Photography: Ben McDonnell b.mcdonnell@mmu.ac.uk
- Textiles in Practice: Lynn Setterington l.setterington@mmu.ac.uk
- Graphic Design : John Rooney john.rooney@mmu.ac.uk
- Product Design: Jon Spruce J.Spruce@mmu.ac.uk / Claire Norcross c.norcross@mmu.ac.uk
- Product Design and Craft : Kirsteen Aubrey k.aubrey@mmu.ac.uk
- SODA: Joseph Duffy j.o.duffy@mmu.ac.uk
Science and Engineering
- Computing / Mathematics: Tooska Dargahi t.dargahi@mmu.ac.uk
- Engineering: Prasad Ponnapalli p.v.s.ponnapalli@mmu.ac.uk
- Healthcare Science: Araida Hidalgo A.Hidalgo@mmu.ac.uk
- School of Science and the Environment:
- Europe: Beatriz Maciá Ruiz b.macia-ruiz@mmu.ac.uk
- Worldwide: Francis Brearley f.brearley@mmu.ac.uk