Go Abroad

Pre-departure information

Information for students preparing to Go Abroad

We are here to help:

The Go Abroad team is here to help! If you have any questions while you planning for your time abroad, please contact either Go Abroad team's Erasmus staff (if you are going to Europe) or the team's Study Abroad staff (if you are going outside of Europe).

Why not also check out the video (right) for first-hand advice from former Go Abroad students!


Compulsory preperations:

Applying to the host university

On accepting your placement allocation, the Erasmus and Study Abroad teams will nominate you to your host university. Please download the Application Process guide document for more information.

Pre-departure briefings

Pre-departure briefings for study placements abroad take place in Spring/ Summer term of 2nd year. Students will receive an email confirming the date and must attend in order to take up their placement.

Additional opportunities:

Share your story!

Do you love recording memories on instagram? Twitter? Facebook? or perhaps you would like to start a blog! Visit our Go Abraod Experience page to find out how you can connect with us to share your story while you are away.

International Partnerships

The University of Kent, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 7NZ, T: +44 (0)1227 824191

Last Updated: 15/08/2019